Updates on What's Happening Today and This Weekend (Thursday to Sunday, August 7 to 10)
City Council Meeting (Moved from August 5) [Thursday, August 7, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street and Virtual via Zoom. Agenda and Docket Meeting Link
Woman in Tech Superhero ( Ages 13-18) Virtual, hosted by Black Girls Code. [Thursday, August 7, 6-8pm] Celebrate trailblazing women in tech and flex your front-end coding skills! In this hands-on project, students will build an interactive superhero tribute site using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Details and Registration
Movies Under the Stars (City of Trenton) - PIECE BY PIECE. [Thursday, August 7, 8pm] George Page Park, North Clinton Avenue and Lawrence Street. See the Flier
Entrepreneurship as a Second Chance - Live Webinar Information Session. [Friday, August 8, 12-1pm] Discover how entrepreneurship can offer a fresh start through our Entrepreneurship as a Second Chance (ESC) program. This 7-week course is designed for individuals who are formerly incarcerated or court-involved and ready to turn a business idea into a sustainable future. See the Flier Details and Registration
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Friday, August 8, 1:30-4:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
Trenton 2 Nite. [Friday, August 8, 5-7pm] Downtown Trenton. Kareoke at Royal Cakes, 240 East State Street and much more. See the Flier
Summer Concert Series - KY3. [Friday, August 8, 5pm] Agabiti Square, Roebling Avenue and Emory Avenue. See the Flier
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - BIG HIX and TENNESSEE WHISKY (Chris Stapleton tribute). [Friday, August 8, 6:30pm (gates open at 5:30pm)] Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor. Series Details
Summer Fridays Skateboarding (Freedom Skate Park). [Friday, August 8, 6-9pm] Freedom Skate Park, 675 South Clinton Avenue. Free for kids and adults. We have skateboards and helmets available to borrow if you don't have your own. See the Flier
All Stars: Black Baseball in NJ and Beyond Exhibit OPENING RECEPTION (presented by the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum). [Friday, August 8, 6:30pm] Mt. Zion AME Church, 189 Hollow Road, Skillman. . This exhibit brings to life local legends, including rare letters from Negro Leagues star Paul “Beetle” Arnold, and immersive oral histories highlighting ingenuity, speed, and perseverance on and off the field. Details and Tickets
THE ART OF STORYTELLING – a night where graffiti meets cinema! Movie Screening and Meet and Greet. [Friday, August 8, 8pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street. See the Flier Tickets
Clear the Shelter - Special Adoption Event. [Saturday, August 9, 9-1pm] Rosedale Mills, 101 NJ-31, Pennington. This is part of a nationwide campaign to help shelter pets find loving homes. See the Flier Adoption/Foster See PetFinder
Family Fun Fitness - Shape your body in the park! [Saturday, August 9, 9-11am] Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue. Music, games, exercise, family friendly activities and more. Bring your friends, your family, and your fitness goals — and let’s get moving together! See the Flier
ETC Environmental Justice Listen and Learn Session, August 9/Sesión de escucha y aprendizaje sobre justicia medioambiental del ETC. 9 de Agosto. [Saturday, August 9, 9:30-2pm] Mill One, 1 North Johnston Avenue, Hamilton. Hear the lived experiences from residents in environmental justice communities. Learn how to organize your community. See the Flier Register to Attend
WE Lead Sports (Fundraiser). [Saturday, August 9, 10-12:30pm (rain date: August 16)] ANTHEIL, 339 Ewingville Road, Ewing. Tennis and soccer exhibition, awards, silent auction, games, food, drinks and prizes. See the Flier Event Details
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Saturday, August 9, 11:30-2:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
Lead Awareness Series (City of Trenton, Department of Health and Human Services) [Saturday, August 9, 2-5pm] Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue. Games, Food, Giveaways, Lead Testing, Photobooth and more. For more information call 609-989-3242. See the Flier
Summer Music and Art Party with Roots Reggae by Solomon Dub Band and Blues by Cooper's Blues Project. [Saturday, August 9, 5-10pm] Coopers Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza. Event Details
Night Hike (all ages, free). [Saturday, August 9, 7-9pm] Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township. Join us on a star studded hike through Roebling Memorial Park after hours to explore and observe all the nocturnal happenings in nature. Details and Registration.
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Sunday, August 10, 11:30-2:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
Family Sundays - Bug Catching (for families, free). [Sunday, August 10, 1:30-2:30pm] Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township. Explore the bug world of the Abbott Marshlands. With sweep nets, bug boxes and other tools of the trade, we'll take a close look at these amazing animals before releasing them back to nature. Details
2025 Fall Homeschool for ages 7-12. Mercer County Park Commission. (virtual) [Every other Wednesday: September 10, 24, October 8, 22, November 5, 19. All 2-4pm. Register NOW.] Your child will learn about what climate is and how it changes over time and the impact we can have to effect positive change. Registration includes all 6 sessions. Details and Registration