What's Happening This Week (from Monday, August 11 ...)
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Revolutionary Mile (Presented By: Trenton Downtown Association) SAVE THE DATE and SIGN-UP NOW! [Sign up open now, event takes place October 16, 5pm] Calling all history buffs, fitness enthusiasts, and community-minded individuals! It's time to gather your crew, lace up your shoes and leave your mark on Trenton's storied streets. Registrations are now open for the Revolutionary Mile, a high-energy corporate team building event and historical walk through downtown Trenton. Details and Sign-up
120 East State Street MUSIC CONTEST. [Submit Now, submissions open until September 1] Create music that reflects the spirit of hope, possibility, community, and transformation. Show us what it means to climb and soar together—through adversity, through joy, through the everyday magic of unity. Submissions via SoundCloud. Details
Urban Promise Street Leader Applications Now Open. [Apply Now] Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference in your community? Street Leader applications are officially LIVE on our website! See the Flier. Application and Details. See the Flier Application and Details
Letter from NJ DEP to City Council regarding Trenton Water Works and Regionalization. [Letter dated August 6, 2025] Read the Letter and Attached Details
Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program. [Applications now open] The program enables commercial property owners to access a new form of financing to undertake energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy, and resiliency upgrades. Learn More
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
Grow Your Small Business with NJEDA Grants and Loans (webinar). [Monday, August 11, 10-11:30am] NJEDA has several products designed to support small businesses in NJ. Michelle Osorio from the Small Business Services Team at NJEDA will share information about these valuable resources. Details and Registration
Take It To The Streets - Neighborhood Block Party (City of Trenton) - NEW WILLOW STREET. [Monday, August 11, 4-8pm] 875 New Willow Street. Football, Games, Basketball, Skateboarding, Face Painting. See the Flier
Mastering Responses to Government Solicitations (webinar). [Tuesday, August 12, 11-12pm] This webinar will guide you through the process of constructing compelling responses to government solicitations, and outline the different solicitation types, ensuring you meet all requirements and stand out from the competition. Details and Registration
Breastfeeding Blossoms - World Breastfeeding Week. [Tuesday, August 12, 11-1pm] WIC Office, 1440 Parkside Avenue, Ewing. Enjoy games, giveaways, and light refreshments. See the Flier: in English en español Haitian Creole Register to Attend
National Election Board Worker Recruitment Day - Mercer County Board of Elections. [Tuesday, August 12, 4:30pm] Mercer County Office Park, 1440 Parkside Avenue, Ewing. Learn more about serving your community as an Election Board Worker. RSVP by email to: boadofe...@mercercounty.org See the Flier
Cooking with Chef Pearl (free plant-based cooking classes and demonstrations). [Tuesday, August 12, 5:30-8pm] Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 801 West State Street. Learn how to create delicious, health-focused meals that you can easily create at home. See the Flier Register for the Event
Painting in the Capital City (City of Trenton) - MARINE TERMINAL PARK. [Tuesday, August 12, 6-8pm] Marine Terminal Park, 1500 Lamberton Road. See the Flier
Fresh Start: An Expungement Clinic - get your record clean. [Wednesday, August 13, 9-12:30pm] Razor Sharp Barber Shop, 20 Passaic Street. Stop by to find out if you're eligible and learn your options. Appointments not required, but recommended. See the Flier. . Get an Appointment. See the Flier STONO Freedom Summer Tour Get an Appointment
Pontoon Boat River Tour. [Wednesday, August 13, two sessions: 9:30-10:30am and 11-12pm] Docks by Thunder Stadium. Parking in the ballpark parking lot. See the Flier Register
Going to College in 2025? - Webinar assistance with the Federal and State Financial Aid process (FAFSA). [Wednesday, August 13, 12pm] Join us for this free webinar on how to complete this important financial aid application. Details
Concerts on the Landing - TO BE ANNOUNCED. [Wednesday, August 13, 12-2pm] Steps of the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive. Stop by for live music at lunchtime. Grab some lunch, bring your co-workers, and enjoy the music! Seating for eating provided. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move inside the War Memorial.
Trenton Walks - Scudder Falls Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath Walk. [Wednesday, August 13, 12pm] A new Scudder Falls Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath Walk will leave from the State Park parking lot off Bernard Drive and travel south to Upper Ferry Road. The parking area is located to the west of N.J. 29 and N.J. 175 and the Canal (with 1082 River Road as the closest street address). This 2.4-mile trek will be led by Avery Lentini, Community Engagement Specialist, External Affairs and Communications, and her team with the Delaware River Basin Commission. (TGT Walk #20). Details and Maps
Take It To The Streets - Neighborhood Block Party (City of Trenton) - BELLEVUE AVENUE. [Wednesday, August 13, 4-8pm] In partnership with King David Lodge No. 15 F&AM, PHA, 81 Bellevue Avenue. Football, Games, Basketball, Skateboarding, Face Painting. See the Flier
Democrats Night Out in Mercer County - Getting Ready to "Get Out the Vote". [Wednesday, August 13, 5-8pm] Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, 40 Pennington Avenue, Trenton. See the Flier
Doing Business in the City of Trenton. [Wednesday, August 13, 5:30-7:30pm] City Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street. Learn about grant funding and business incentive opportunities available from the City and from Mercer County. See the Flier
Run for Fun! Summer Series (City of Trenton) - CELEBRATION COLOR RUN! [Wednesday, August 13, 6-7:30pm] Cadwalader Park, Gully Field. Run or walk with us, multiple routes and distances, paved and cross country. See the Flier Register to Participate
Summer Daze Nature Walk (for all ages). [Thursday, August 14, 8-10am] Mercer County Park, East Picnic Area, 1346 Edinburg Rd, Princeton Junction. Join a park naturalist for a guided walk to celebrate summer days. Details. Details
Job Readiness Training Session (supported by Isles Center for Energy and Environmental Training). [Thursday, August 14, 10-1pm] 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Discover your transferable strengths; Master the "tell me about yourself" question; Build a solid career plan; Navigate job market realities; Identify and overcome obstacles. RSVP to Denise Higgins, dhig...@isles.org See the Flier
Jazz Art at the Lobby Club - OPENING RECEPTION Hosted by Trenton Music Experience honoring friend and supporter Larry Hilton. [Thursday, August 14, 5-9pm] The Lobby Club, 17 East Front Street. Trenton Music Experience (TME) hosts Jazz Art at The Lobby Club, a community event honoring friend and supporter Larry Hilton, featuring paintings from his private collection in the restaurant's gallery. Live jazz by Philadelphia musicians Lee Smith, Aaron Graves and Craig McIver, appetizer buffet and cash bar. Details and Tickets.
Councilwoman Feliciano's Home Run Hitter (fundraiser). [Thursday, August 14, 6pm] Trenton Thunder Stadium. Hey everyone, it’s that time again, come out and join me for my 3rd Annual Home Run Hitter event at Trenton Thunder Stadium in the PrimePoint Skybox and let’s have some fun. See the Flier. Get Tickets. See the Flier Get Tcikets See the Image
Movies Under the Stars (City of Trenton) - SNOW WHITE. [Thursday, August 14, 8pm] Wetzel Field Playground, Bert and Morris Avenues. See the Flier
EXHIBITION (free) - Jazz Art at the Lobby Club (Trenton Music Experience honoring friend and supporter Larry Hilton). [Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16] The Lobby Club, 17 East Front Street. Trenton Music Experience (TME) will host Jazz Art at The Lobby Club, a community event honoring friend and supporter Larry Hilton, featuring paintings from his private collection in the restaurant's gallery - including works by Mel Leipzig, Thomas Malloy, Freda Williams and Khalilah Sabree.
Tully's Tales (preschool with caregiver, free). [Friday, August 15, 10:30-11:30am] Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township. Bring your little ones to our nature-themed story & play time. We'll read nature stories and participate in a fun craft or game, all especially designed for preschoolers. Caregivers must remain with their children. Details
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Friday, August 15, 1:30-4:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
Summer Concert Series - DENNIS ROGERS. [Friday, August 15, 5pm] Trent Center West, 465 Greenwood Avenue. See the Flier
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - THE TAYLOR SWIFT EXPERIENCE and FEARLESS. [Friday, August 15, 6:30pm (gates open at 5:30pm)] Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor. Series Details
Naturally Friends: Nocturnal Nature Walk (families, free). [Friday, August 15, 7:30–9pm] Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville. The horses and sheep may be in for the evening, but that doesn't mean the farm is asleep! Tune up your night vision and join our naturalists and farmers for a walk through the barns, fields and lanes where the animals with nocturnal schedules just starting their day! Details and Registration.
Family Fun Fitness - Shape your body in the park! [Saturday, August 16, 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
Ellarslie Open 42 - Walk and Talk with the Artists. [Saturday, August 16, 10am] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue. Several artists who have pieces exhibiting in Ellarslie Open 42 will lead attendees through the galleries in a a discussion of their work, inspirations, process, and more. Details
Dazzled by Damsels & Dragons (all ages, free). [Saturday, August 16, 10:30-11:30am] Roebling Park, Watson House Parking Lot, 500 Sewell Ave, Hamilton Township. As we walk along the trails, we'll explore the unique lifestyles of these vibrantly colored insects to better understand why they are such highly successful predators. Details and Registration.
Community Baby Shower (Children's Futures). [Saturday, August 16, 11-3pm] Boys and Girls Club, 212 Centre Street. Pregnant and newly parenting (up to 18 months old) families. Informative resources, healthy food, fun and interactive games, gifts and drawings. See the Flier: in English en español Register to Attend
Clear the Shelter - Special Adoption Event. [Saturday, August 16, 11-2pm] Firehouse Dogs, 2230 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township. This is part of a nationwide campaign to help shelter pets find loving homes. See the Flier Adoption/Foster See PetFinder
Women in Color - Empower Me Brunch. [Saturday, August 16, 11-2pm] 611 Parkway Avenue, Ewing. Ladies grab your lady friends and join us for a day filled with empowerment, inspiration, networking, fun, food, entertainment and more! See the Flier Details and Tickets
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Saturday, August 16, 11:30-2:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
Jersey Fresh Jam. [Saturday, August 16, 12-7pm] Terracycle, 1 Terracycle Way. The JERSEY FRESH JAM brings the best street/graffiti artists, deejays and rappers from all around the country together for a day and night of excitement. Details
TUFF - 6th Annual Town United Youth Event. [Saturday, August 16, 1-6pm] George Page Park, North Clinton and Lawrence Street. Free community event. Mentorship, fun, learning, and connection with activities, music, food and community resources. See the Flier
Summer Community Fair. [Saturday, August 16, 3-6pm] Blackwood Presbyterian Church, 2020 Brunswick Avenue, Lawrenceville. Petting Zoo, Bouncy House, Music, Crafts and more. See the Flier. (from The HUT Community) See the Flier
West Windsor's 4th Annual History-Music Fest. [Saturday, August 16, 3-7pm] 50 Southfield Road, West Windsor. Enjoy an afternoon of music/dance, food/drink, community, and tours of the historic Schenck Farmstead. Folk, Indian Fusion, Rock, Chinese, Pop, Ukrainian, and Classical. See the Flier
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Sunday, August 17, 11:30-2:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
House Music Festival. [Sunday, August 17, 12-8pm] Mill Hill Park, East Front Street. Hosted by Ras Anthony. See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
Family Sundays - Nature Games. [Sunday, August 17, 1:30-2:30pm] Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township. Play fun and active group games while learning about the plants and wildlife of the marsh. Parents and kids invited! Details
NEW TO THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
Mercer County TRADE Annual Public Hearing. [Thursday, August 21, 2pm] Mercer County Connection, 957 NJ Route 33, Hamilton. Mercer County invites you to attend the TRADE Annual Public Hearing for the Transportation Resources to Aid the Disadvantaged and Elderly program, which offers transportation services for seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. See the Flier
5th Annual Re-enactment - Washington’s and Rochambeau’s Armies in Trenton, 1781. [Saturday, August 23, 10-4pm] The grounds of the William Trent House, 15 Market Street. Exciting re-enactments! Family-friendly activities and demonstrations! In June 1781, the Continental Army under General Washington and the allied French Army under General Rochambeau began their march south from New York and Rhode Island. In late August 1781, the armies converged and camped in and around Trenton. Event Details (Heritage Event)
Jazz Tribute to Larry Hilton (JustJazz). [Saturday, August 23, 4-8pm] ESCAPE Lounge (formerly the Candle Light), 24 Passaic Street. James Stuart, featured musician. See the Flier
Twilight Hike and Stargazing (all ages, free). [Saturday, August 23, 7-10pm] Mercer Meadows, Pole Farm lot, 111-167 Cold Soil Rd, Lawrence Township. Join us in the Mercer Meadows for a Twilight Hike and Star Gazing during the Pleiades meteor shower, just before the peak. Learn about Crepuscular animals as we wait for good conditions, then watch the skies for celestial bodies and shooting stars! Details and Registration.
Family Sundays - Fish Printing. [Sunday, August 24, 1:30-2:30pm] Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township. Create fanciful fish with paint, brush, and paper through the ancient art of Gyotaku. Help us create the largest school of fish the nature center has ever seen! Details
Celebrate the Soft Opening of Moving Mountains Studio. [Sunday, August 24, 2pm] 328 East State Street, Trenton. Trenton's newest multipurpose creative space built to inspire, uplift, and move mountains in our community. See the Flier
Pop-Up Nature Center (all ages, free). [Saturday, August 30, 2-4pm] Mercer County Park - Marina, 334 South Post Road, West Windsor Township. We're bringing our nature center out into the parks with hands-on activities on topics such as animal tracks, trees, and so much more. Details
Free 10 Hour OSHA - Authorized Outreach Training for General Industry. [Wednesday and Thursday, September 3 and 4, 9-4pm each day] West ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street, Trenton. Details and Registration
New Jersey Photography Forum: Fall Is in the Air. [Thursday, September 11 through to Sunday, October 19] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue. Highlighting the beauty and atmosphere of the autumn season, the 75 photographs in this exhibition capture what fall looks like to the exhibiting photographers. See the TrentonDaily Article. See the TrentonDaily Article
Top Ladies of Distinction - 2K Color Fun Walk/Run/Stride for Sickle Cell Disease Awareness. [Saturday, September 13, 8:30am. Rain date is Saturday, September 27] Trenton Central High School Parking lot (Greenwood Avenue). See the Flier
RIVERFEST 2025. [Saturday, September 13 from 11-4pm] In and around Trenton Thunder Ballpark, 1 Thunder Road. A family fun-filled day of hayrides, live music, craft beer, boat rides, craft beers, and menu items inspired by the Trenton-founded Case's Pork Roll. Admission and parking for RiverFest 2025 is FREE! Guests can park in any lot adjacent to Trenton Thunder Ballpark. Details and Tickets
6th Annual Partying Sober Charity Event (Empowerment House and Trenton United Family Foundation). [Saturday, September 20, 12-4pm] Mill Hill Park, East Front Street. Come enjoy a day of fun and resources - Music, free food, testimonials, spoken word, bouncy house, resources, gifts and more. See the Flier: en español/in English
Community Festival / Festival Comunitario / Festival Kominotè. [Wednesday, September 24, 4-6pm] Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1140 Greenwood Avenue. See the Flier
PAUSE 4 PAWS: Raising the “WOOF” at Ellarslie (Free Admission). [Saturday, October 2, 11-4pm] Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue. Pack some snacks and bring your pets, family & friends for a fun-filled day that’s all about celebrating our beloved pets. Details
New Jersey Photography Forum: Fall Is in the Air - Closing Reception and Walk-Through. [Sunday, October 19, 2pm] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue. Closing reception and “walk & talk” through the galleries with exhibiting photographers. See the TrentonDaily Article