Activities for this weekend (an UPDATE)
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TATTOO & STREET ARTISTS: Mel Leipzig portraits - ARTISTS TALK. [February 21, 2026] Trenton Free Public Library Gallery, 120 Academy Street, Trenton. Curated by Liz Aubrey. See the Flier
Howell Living History Farm - Maple Sugaring. [Saturday, February 21, 10-4pm] Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. The time of freezing nights and thawing days has come...and the smell of maple syrup is in the air! Help farmers collect sap in the woods, make syrup in the sap house, and taste whole wheat pancakes. Lunch will also be available for purchase. Visitors can also learn how to bring the operation into their own backyards, with tree tapping demonstrations. Dress for the job: the work has sweet rewards, but it can be muddy, icy, and windy in the sugar bush. Details. Details
History is not Complete until Every Story is Told - Men W/O Shoes. [Saturday, February 21, 10-4pm] Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. At least fourteen Black men fought alongside General George Washington to secure a crucial victory in the Battle of Princeton. Students from Foundation Academies in Trenton have been engaged in research to uncover the identities of these men. The project, which grew from a collaboration with the Princeton Battlefield Society, culminates at Morven with a striking art installation of student-created works that reflect the resilience, sacrifice, and legacy of Black soldiers in war. See the Flier Details
Four Centuries of Black Soldiers - A Living History Program. Meet Soldier Re-enactors from the American Revolution to the World Wars. [Saturday, February 21, 10-4pm] Trent House Museum, 15 Market Street, Trenton. A living history program that tells the heroic stories of America’s black warriors spanning four hundred years until today. The program includes authentic military artifacts, re-enactors, and military veterans sharing their own personal stories. As visitors move from room to room in the historic house, they will be able to interact with the re-enactors, hear stories of actual soldiers who served, and examine items of military life from each period of military history. See the Flier News Release (a Heritage Event)
Trenton Free Public Library Presents Black History Month Event. [Saturday, February 21, 10-4pm] Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton. Special guests Todd Evans and Queen Nur. See the Flier
Workplace Readiness Soft Skills Training (City of Trenton, Office of Returning Citizens in collaboration with Renewing the Mind, LLC). [Saturday, February 21, 10-1pm] CEAS Center, 509 Perry Street. To register, call 609-826-6982. See the Flier
North Trenton Youth Baseball - City-wide in-person Registration. [Saturday, February 21, 10-12pm] In-person registration at 685 MLK Boulevard, Trenton. See the Flier
Black Cinema Classics (presented by the City of Trenton) - BLACK PATRIOTS - Heroes of the Civil War. [Saturday, February 21, 12-2pm] Passage Theatre, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. Join us for a special three-day celebration of Black cinema! Enjoy these iconic films on the big screen. See the Flier Get (free) Tickets
Artist Talk of Fugazi and Rashad Malik Davis. [Saturday, February 21, 12-2pm] Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. Rashad Malik Davis and Fugazi come together for an Artist Talk that explores storytelling, identity, and the power of visual narrative. See the Flier Details
The Price of Silence - The forgotten Story on New Jersey's Enslaved People (a documentary film initiative presented by the NJ State Library). [Saturday, February 21, 12-2pm] New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton. Come to the New Jersey State Museum for a screening of the three-part, New York Emmy Award-nominated PBS documentary “The Price of Silence.” Featuring several guest speakers. See the Flier Watch the Trailer
Black History in the Sourland Mountains. [Saturday, February 21, 2-3:30pm] Hunterdon County Library, 314 State Route 12, Building #3, Flemington. Discover the powerful and often untold stories of African Americans who lived, worked, and built communities in the Sourland Mountain region of New Jersey. Learn why NJ was once called the “Slave State of the North” and how formerly enslaved people forged lives of freedom, resilience, and lasting legacy. See the Flier Register to Attend
Building Generational Wealth - Entrepreneur, Wills, Trusts, Investors. [Saturday, February 21, 2:30pm] 22 Fulton Street, Trenton. Free 1st Time Homebuyers Seminar and Real Estate Investment, Entrepreneur Seminar. See the Flier
The Story of James Woby (Allentown's Hero of the Civil War's Longest Battle). [Saturday, February 21, 5pm] Allentown Methodist Church, 23 Church Street, Allentown. See the Flier. See the Flier
Chef Val Presents Intellectual Vibes+Poetry+Eats. [Saturday, February 21, 6pm] 1490 South Olden Avenue, Hamilton. See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
Special Needs Resource Fair (JCC of Central New Jersey). [Sunday, February 22, 10-2pm] 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains. See the Flier Details and Registration
Open Gym for Youth (West Ward and Sam Naples) [ Sunday, February 22, 1-3pm] West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street. Sam Naples Community Center, 611 Chestnut Avenue. See the Flier.
Libros y Dulzuras - A Galentine's Celebration (presented by Get Lit with the Good Witch and Dulzuras de Tata). [Sunday, February 22, 2-5pm] Casa Culturs, 750 Cass Street, Trenton. Where a Book Club meets a "Sip and Paint" cake decorating session. See the Flier
Open Gym for Adults (West Ward and Sam Naples) [ Sunday, February 22, 3-6pm] West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street. Sam Naples Community Center, 611 Chestnut Avenue. See the Flier.
Let's Film Program - Learn the art of filmmaking for FREE! (Students ages 14-20). [Classes are Tuesdays, 3-6pm] Location: Mercer County Community College, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton. James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts. Inspiring, Encouraging and Creating the Future Through Filmmaking and the Arts. See the Flier. Register for the Course See the Flier Program Background Course Registration
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Summer Camps - 212 Centre Street, Trenton and 1040 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville (Kids Camp for ages 5-10, and Tween Camp for ages 11-14). [Camps run for 10 weeks from June 22 to August 28 - register Now] Each week features interactive themes designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and hands on exploration, keeping youth engaged while building new skills along the way. Campers ages 5-14 years-old, participate in art, outdoor education, physical education, STEM, field trips and more. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all campers. Details and Registration