PRINCETON — The nostalgic feel and magic of Christmas will be alive and bright during the Princeton Christmas open house, “Magical Memories: A Christmas Journey,” set for Nov. 16-18 in Princeton.

The fun begins Friday as Santa arrives via fire truck for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Darius Miller Park, where free cocoa will be served. There will also be cocoa served at Mrs. Claus’ Cocoa Cottage, located on Frontier’s lawn, next to the Prouty Building.

Also on Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m., there will be live window displays presented by several area organizations, including the collaboration between the Princeton Chamber Ambassadors and the Princeton Public Library’s Journeys’ display. From 5 to 8 p.m., shoppers are also encouraged to search for “Secret Santas” on both the North and South end shopping districts to win a multitude of prizes and coupons.