What's Happening This Week (from Monday, August 18 ...)
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An Update from Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. [Dated August 15, 2025] See the Update
Trenton Kappa Program for Young Men - Applications now open. [Apply now] The Trenton Kappa League 2025-2026 application is officially open. See the Flier Kappa League Details Application
City of Trenton, Safe City Initiative - Free Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. [Schedule your appointment today, installations on Saturday, September 13] The Trenton Fire Department, with the help of volunteers, is offering FREE smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and they’ll install them in your home! Call 609-989-4038 to schedule your appointment today! See the Flier
Call for Artists who believe in a Labor-led Movement. Submit art for a labor day protest and art showcase. [Submit entries now] The labor movement and art are intrinsically tied together and we want to celebrate this connection. See the Flier Submit Work Here
Art All Day Registration - Register your studio to Participate. [Registration is now open] Art All Day is Trenton's open studio tour and creative showcase. Details and Registration. Details and Registration
Take It To The Streets - Neighborhood Block Party (City of Trenton) - FRANKLIN STREET. [Monday, August 18, 4-8pm] 1000 Franklin Street. Football, Games, Basketball, Skateboarding, Face Painting. See the Flier
Summer Family Enrichment Week. [Monday, August 18 through to Friday, August 22, 5:15 to 7:30pm] 42 Pennington Avenue. Unlocking your healthiest self; Connecting to real job openings and career resources; Your voice, your vote, your community; Navigating food access; Computer skills for everyday life. See the Flier Register to Attend
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING on TRENTON WATER WORKS with DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette. [Monday, August 18, 6pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street. Agenda and Docket TWW News Release
Working Capital Pilot (WCP) Program Webinar (for NJ small businesses engaged in manufacturing, government contracts, or international trade). [Tuesday, August 19, 10-11am] Learn how the new Working Capital Pilot (WCP) Program can help fund your growth, as well as details on eligibility and how to apply. See the Flier Register to Attend
Back Pack Giveaway! / Mochilas de Gratis. [Tuesday/Martes, August 19/19 de Agosto, 5:30-7pm] Juan Martinez Memorial Park, 428 Lamberton Street, Trenton. Registration begins at 5pm / Registración comienza a las 5pm. See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
Painting in the Capital City (City of Trenton) - SOUTH RIVERWALK PARK. [Tuesday, August 19, 6-8pm] South Riverwalk Park, 900 Block of Lamberton Street. See the Flier
MLK Farmers Market (supported by Mercer Street Friends). [Wednesday, August 20, 9-3pm] 401 Brunswick Avenue. See the Flier
TRENTON/MERCER CONTINUUM OF CARE - Upcoming FY2025 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition (Details and virtual Technical Assistance Session). [Wednesday, August 20, 1:30pm] The FY2025 NOFO will include opportunities for funding in several project categories, including: Street Outreach and Transitional Housing Programs. Trenton/Mercer CoC is comprised of a broad range of effective partners, including faith-based and community organizations, to ensure local needs are met and federal resources are utilized to their fullest potential. Information Technical Assistance Link
Back to School Supply Drive and Community Event (Embright Education and Big Brothers and Big Sisters). [Wednesday, August 20, 4-6pm] Parking Lot, 535 East Franklin Street, Trenton. See the Flier
Take It To The Streets - Neighborhood Block Party (City of Trenton) - LAMBERTON STREET. [Wednesday, August 20, 4-8pm] Juan Martinez Memorial Park, 450 Lamberton Street. Football, Games, Basketball, Skateboarding, Face Painting. See the Flier
CITI-STAT Community Meeting with City Department Directors. [Wednesday, August 20, 5pm] City Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street. See the Flier
Run for Fun! Summer Series (City of Trenton) - CELEBRATION COLOR RUN! [Wednesday, August 20, 6-7:30pm (rescheduled from August 13)] Cadwalader Park, Gully Field. Run or walk with us, multiple routes and distances, paved and cross country. See the Flier Register to Participate
Cirque Anouchka Bouglione - Cirque de Paris. [Thursday, August 21 to Monday, September 1] Market Fair, 3535 US Route 1, Princeton. Details and Tickets. Details and Tickets
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
JavaScript: Drumbeat Maker - Code the rhythm. Play your beat (ages 13-18). Black Girls code free virtual event. [Thursday, August 21, 6-8pm] Code the rhythm in this interactive music + coding workshop! Students will learn the basics of JavaScript and build their own drumbeat-making app. Along the way, they’ll use HTML and CSS to structure and style their project, then apply JavaScript to bring their beats to life. We’ll wrap up with a fun Kahoot to test what they’ve learned. Details and Registration
Going to College in 2025? - Webinar assistance with the Federal and State Financial Aid process (FAFSA). [Thursday, August 21, 6pm] Join us for this free webinar on how to complete this important financial aid application. Details
Movies Under the Stars (City of Trenton) - THE GARFIELD MOVIE. [Thursday, August 21, 8pm] Greg Grant Park, 889 East State Street. See the Flier
Cirque Italia - Water Circus Gold. [Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24] Quakerbridge Mall, Lawrenceville. See the Flier Details and Tickets
Breeding Birds Walk for ages 13+ (Mercer County Parks Commission). [Friday, August 22, 8-10:30am] Baldpate Mountain, 28 Fiddlers Creek Road, Titusville. Join us for a casual hike dedicated to learning about the breeding bird population who spend the summer in our parks. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Extra binoculars are available for those who don't. See the Flier Register to Participate
The Truth Summit. [Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23, 9-4pm both days] 471 Parkway. The Truth Summit exists to ignite, equip, and empower young people to live anchored in truth, lead with integrity, and transform their world with courage and purpose. Details and Tickets
End of Summer Extravaganza (City of Trenton). [Friday, August 22, 12-3pm] Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Blacktop area. Food, fun, games, and good vibes as we say goodbye to summer in style! See the Flier
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Friday, August 22, 1:30-4:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - MEN OF SOUL and EARTH WIND AND FIRE TRIBUTE. [Friday, August 22, 6:30pm (gates open at 5:30pm)] Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor. Series Details
Summer Fridays Skateboarding (Freedom Skate Park). [Friday, August 22, 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
Barracks Baseball Night at Trenton Thunder Ballpark. [Friday, August 22, 6-10pm] Trenton Thunder Stadium, 1 Thunder Road. Friends and supporters of the Old Barracks will gather at Trenton Thunder Ballpark in the picnic section for a baseball game and all you can eat buffet. The Trenton Thunder will be playing as the Trenton Pork Roll against the Williamsport Crosscutters as the stadium celebrates Capital City Night. See the TrentonDaily Article Details and Tickets
Barracks Baseball Night at Trenton Thunder Ballpark. [Friday, August 22, 6-10pm] Join the Old Barracks Museum at Trenton Thunder Ballpark for a fun night with a baseball game and all-you-can-eat buffet. Watch the Trenton Pork Roll play against the Williamsport Crosscutters and celebrate Capital City Night. Details and Tickets
Family Fun Fitness - Shape your body in the park! [Saturday, August 23, 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
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 More Information (Heritage Event)
18th Annual Family Outing (presented by Fathers and Men United for a Better Trenton, County Executive Dan Benson, Mercer County Commissioners). [Saturday, August 23, 11-6pm] Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. See the Flier
Clear the Shelter - Special Adoption Event. [Saturday, August 23, 11-2pm] Unity Park, Hamilton and Chestnut Avenues. This is part of a nationwide campaign to help shelter pets find loving homes. See the Flier Adoption/Foster See PetFinder
Back-to-School Giveaway - Books, Bars and BBQ. [Saturday, August 23, 11-4pm] Mill Hill Park, East Front Street. Get ready for delicious food, epic fun battles, and an inspiring keynote speaker to kick off the school year with a BANG! Bring your squad, grab your school supplies, and let's make memories! See the Flier
Capital City Double Dutch Event. [Saturday, August 23, 11-4pm] Mill Hill Park, East Front Street. Get ready for a day full of fun, culture, and community spirit! This high-energy event celebrates the rich creativity of Trenton. Don’t miss this free, family-friendly event. Presented by the City of Trenton, Isles, and the Creek to Canal Creative District. Event Details
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Saturday, August 23, 11:30-2:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
Bookbag Giveaway. [Saturday, August 23, 12-4pm] 1 Coopers Street, Trenton. Child must be present. See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
Trent Towne Marketplace/Farm to Table/Event Space - Meet and Greet. [Saturday, August 23, 12-4:30pm] Trent Towne, 16 West Ingham Avenue. Come meet our amazing Head Farmer, Tomia, and learn more about who we are, what we stand for, and how we’re growing a stronger, more united Trenton — together. Live music and pop-up vendors. See the Flier
Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway (presented by Golden Events by Nigel). [Saturday, August 23, 1:30pm] 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton. Giving away backpacks and school supplies for local students. See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
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
Summer Concert Series - THE BLOCK PARTY. [Saturday, August 23, 6pm] Trent House, 15 Market Street 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.
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Sunday, August 24, 11:30-2:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
Back to School Prayer Rally with lunch and free school supplies. [Sunday, August 24, 12pm] The Prayer Garden, Calvary Pentecostal Church, 471 Parkway Avenue, Trenton. See the Flier
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
Trenton Walks - The Two Parks Walk. [Sunday, August 24, 3pm] This special 3.7 mile “Two Parks” Walk! will be a stroll through both Cadwalader and Stacy Parks with Randy Baum and Becky Taylor of the Cadwalader Park Alliance. The Walk will start and end at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie (299 Parkside Avenue), crossing West State Street and N.J. 29 to travel along the Delaware River in Stacy Park to the “Shaky Bridge” near Calhoun Street. Learn about the history of two of Trenton's premiere parks. (TGT Walk #24). Details and Maps
NEW TO THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
H2OPEN - Community Meeting with Trenton Water Works (TWW). [Monday, August 25, 6:30-8:30pm] City Hall, 319 East State Street. TWW will be hosting five H2Open in-person community meetings throughout its service area to present a proposed 14% rate adjustment. Revenue from this adjustment will fund ongoing capital projects, including: Necessary system upgrades to meet Safe Drinking Water Act regulations and Organizational and workforce improvements. DEP Impact Statements DEP Letter to City Council
Back to School Extravaganza / Extravagancia de Regreso a la Escuela. [Friday, August 29 / Viernes el 29 de Augusto, 10-2pm] Trenton Board of Education Parking Lot, 108 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton. See the Flier: in English/en español (from The HUT Community)
NJ50501 Art Exhibit and Event. [Monday, September 1st, 12-2pm] The Plaza, 145 West State Street, Trenton. A labor day protest and art showcase. See the Flier
Black Island presents - First Annual Back to School Giveaway. [Monday, September 1, 1-5pm] 203 Dryden Avenue, Trenton. See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
Hidden Heritage Tour - David Brearley, a leader of the 1747 rebellion. [Saturday, September 6, 9am to 12pm] ] Begins at 9am in front of the Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton. See the Flier (Heritage Event)
Insect Festival - Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County. [Saturday, September 6, 11-2pm] Mercer County Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Pennington. Spend a fun day exploring the lives of insects, featuring a variety of activities focused on bugs, bees, and plants. The Mercer County Horticulturist is on hand to answer any bug or plant question you might have. See the Flier
Music and Mingle at 120 East State. [Sunday, September 7, 4pm ] 120 East State Street, Trenton. Join us for an afternoon with contest musicians! Meet the makers and feel the music! Doors open at 4:00pm. Hear the music contest entries starting at 4:30pm. Free to attend. Registration required. Register to Attend
Reunion Block Party - Minding Our Business Bridge to the Future. [Thursday, September 11, 4-9pm] 1911 SmokeHouse, 11 West Front Street, Trenton. All who were ever affiliated with the Minding Our Business programs. Looking forward to reconnecting with old friends, parents and mentees who were a part of the MOB family. See the Flier
TASK's Annual Community Meal BBQ. [Friday, September 12, 11-1pm. Arrive anytime!] Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, 72 1/2 Escher Street, Trenton. you're invited to join us for a BBQ lunch under the tent at neighboring Capital City Farm. Featuring live music from TASK's house band, the FunkTASKtiks, and a delicious menu of favorites fresh off the grill, there will be plenty of food and fun for everyone! See the Flier
Community Dance Academy in-person Registration. [Saturday, September 20, 10-1pm] 431 Pennington Avenue, Trenton. Step Into the Spotlight – Join CDA Dance at the Capital Area YMCA! See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
ART ALL DAY - Trenton's open studio tour and creative showcase. [Saturday, September 20, 12-6pm] A unique opportunity to experience Trenton as a hub or art, creation and innovation. Event Details
120 East State Music Contest Award Ceremony. [Saturday, September 20, 3-4pm] 120 East State Street. Come celebrate the announcement of our three Music Contest Award Winners and Runners-up. Awards will be made in the People's Choice, Board's Choice and Artist's Choice categories. Join us in honoring these musicians who bring us the spirit of hope, possibility, community, and transformation so we can soar through sound. Free to attend. Registration is not required. More Information
Mercer County Library System Inaugural Book Festival. [Saturday, September 27, 10-2:30pm] Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. The festival will bring local and regional authors to talk about their latest books, answer questions, and connect with the readers who love their stories. Featuring a stellar lineup of speakers, crafts, activities, and family-friendly performances, the Festival will have something for everyone! See the Flier More Details
Capital Health's Community Baby Shower. [Saturday, September 27, 11-1:30pm] War Memorial, 1 Memorial drive, Trenton. Women who are pregnant or recently delivered (infants up to three months old) and their support person are welcome. See the Flier: in English en español Haitian Creole