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Free Digital Equity Training Program for Work First NJ participants (at Mercer County Community College). [Apply Now, classes are rolling admissions] Digital literacy training, industry-recognized credential, workplace readiness coaching, support services and a laptop (upon course completion).
Job Fairs and Job Opportunities in the Mercer County Region. [See the Opportunities, posted April 23] The Mercer County Office of Economic Development and its One Stop Career Center partner with the New Jersey Department of Labor to post current job opportunities in our area.
CALL FOR VENDORS - ART ON FRONT Street (for Artists by Artists). [Apply Now. The event is on July 25 from 12-6pm] The event tales place at Mill Hill Park, East Front Street, Trenton. We are looking for vendors, visual artists, creative organizations, performers, live painters, workshop facilitators.
Applications now open for UCEDC's Virtual Incubator Program. Designed for business owners ready to take the next step. [Application deadline is July 7] This free business accelerator program begins with eight weeks of instructor-led training and provides the structure of a traditional incubator in an online format. It includes ongoing one-on-one counseling and a forgivable loan for qualified participants to advance their business success.
Call for Authors for the Trenton Book Fair. [Apply Now to Participate] The book fair is October 20. Applications are due by August 30.
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships. [Applications open now and until July 2] The 2027 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships are annual awards for practicing New Jersey artists. The awards rotate bi-annually by discipline. Previous awards have ranged from $3,000 - $31,000.
Mercer County Fiscal Year 2027’s Local Arts Programs (LAP) Grant Program and History Re-Grant Program. [Apply Now, through to August 7] Mercer County and the Mercer County Cultural & Heritage Commission (MCC&HC) are now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2027’s Local Arts Programs (LAP) Grant Program and History Re-Grant Program. From now through August 7, 2026, Mercer County cultural, art, and history-based non-profit organizations have the opportunity to apply for funding through these grant programs, which are administered by the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage (MCDC&H).
Food Assistance Available to Adults 60 and Over. [Apply Now] Are you 60+ and in need of food assistance? These programs can help.
New Jersey Residents with Sickle Cell Anemia Can Now Access Medical Cannabis. [Available Now] New Jersey’s Medicinal Cannabis Program (previously the Medicinal Marijuana Program) helps registered patients under the care of licensed healthcare practitioners safely access cannabis-based medicine from regulated and monitored facilities.
Write On! The Story of You (Pathway 2 Wellness). [Mondays, 2-3pm] 505 Perry Street, Trenton. Journaling: reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety; stress and emotional regulation. (from the HUT Community)
Managing Anxiety and Overthinking (Pathways 2 Wellness). [every Thursday, 2-3pm] Wellness Event Space, 98 Carrol Street, Trenton. (from the HUT Community)
Women's Group - Healthy Communication (Pathway 2 Wellness). [every Thursday, 2-3pm] 505 Perry Street, Trenton. (from the HUT Community)
HEAT SAFETY - Stay Cool. Stay Hydrated. Stay Safe. [Coming Weeks] Extreme heat can be dangerous. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, and check on family, friends, and neighbors. If you need a place to cool off, contact NJ 2-1-1 or visit nj211.org to find a Cooling Center near you.
Medi-Cool Program (Catholic Charities). [Available Now] Catholic Charities and Rise are distributing FREE air conditioners to Mercer seniors and adults with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements. Contact 609-394-8847 x2529 or 609-924-8018 x3703 or 609-443-4464. email MercerMedicool@cctrenton.org or mjimenez@njrise.org.
Cooling Centers in Trenton and Mercer County [Available NOW] Click on the "Cooling Centers" button to see a list of available centers in Trenton and Mercer County.
City of Trenton SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM for Children 17 and younger. [Monday to Friday, June 29 through to August 21, Breakfast 9-10am, Lunch 12-2pm] The City of Trenton provides free summer meals at 11 locations across the City during the summer months while school is out.
¡Preparémonos para los días de calor y la llegada del verano! [now] Experimentaremos días más calurosos en las próximas semanas, por lo que es importante tomar medidas para proteger nuestra salud y la de nuestras familias.
Anger Management Sessions (for returning citizens. Office of Returning Citizens and Empowerment House). [Tuesday, July 7, 5-7pm] CEAS Center, 509 Perry Street, Trenton.
Run for Fun Summer Series (City of Trenton and Trenton Run CLub). [Wednesdays, July 8 through to August 19, 6-7:30pm. If severe weather, held on Thursday] Cadwalader Park Gully Field, near the corner of Cadwalader Drive and Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton. his open-format event runs Wednesday evenings from late June to mid-August at Cadwalader Park. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to walk, jog, run, or just enjoy the park at your own pace—solo or with others.
WEAVE Recovery Conference (Garden State Equality in partnership with the New Jersey Coalition for Addiction Recovery Support). [Thursday, July 9, 8-5pm] Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel. The WEAVE Conference advances culturally responsive, peer-led recovery support by bringing together lived experience, practice, and leadership. WEAVE convenes diverse communities to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and expand recovery approaches that honor identity, culture, and access.
Wellness Walks! - part of the Hamilton Mayor's Wellness Campaign. [Thursday, July 9, 9am. Rain date: July 30] Sayen Gardens, 155 Hughes Drive, Hamilton. Meet in the parking lot off Hughes Drive.
Run for Fun Summer Series (City of Trenton and Trenton Run CLub). [Wednesdays, July 15 through to August 19, 6-7:30pm. If severe weather, held on Thursday] Cadwalader Park Gully Field, near the corner of Cadwalader Drive and Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton. his open-format event runs Wednesday evenings from late June to mid-August at Cadwalader Park. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to walk, jog, run, or just enjoy the park at your own pace—solo or with others.
Run for Fun Summer Series (City of Trenton and Trenton Run CLub). [Wednesdays, July 22 through to August 19, 6-7:30pm. If severe weather, held on Thursday] Cadwalader Park Gully Field, near the corner of Cadwalader Drive and Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton. his open-format event runs Wednesday evenings from late June to mid-August at Cadwalader Park. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to walk, jog, run, or just enjoy the park at your own pace—solo or with others.
Run for Fun Summer Series (City of Trenton and Trenton Run CLub). [Wednesdays, July 29 through to August 19, 6-7:30pm. If severe weather, held on Thursday] Cadwalader Park Gully Field, near the corner of Cadwalader Drive and Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton. his open-format event runs Wednesday evenings from late June to mid-August at Cadwalader Park. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to walk, jog, run, or just enjoy the park at your own pace—solo or with others.
Run for Fun Summer Series (City of Trenton and Trenton Run CLub). [Wednesdays, August 5 through to August 19, 6-7:30pm. If severe weather, held on Thursday] Cadwalader Park Gully Field, near the corner of Cadwalader Drive and Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton. his open-format event runs Wednesday evenings from late June to mid-August at Cadwalader Park. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to walk, jog, run, or just enjoy the park at your own pace—solo or with others.
Wellness Walks! - part of the Hamilton Mayor's Wellness Campaign. [Thursday, August 6, 9am. Rain date: August 20] Hamilton Senior Center, 409 Cypress Lane, Hamilton. Meet at the walking path behind the building.
Run for Fun Summer Series (City of Trenton and Trenton Run CLub). [Wednesdays, August 12 and August 19, 6-7:30pm. If severe weather, held on Thursday] Cadwalader Park Gully Field, near the corner of Cadwalader Drive and Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton. his open-format event runs Wednesday evenings from late June to mid-August at Cadwalader Park. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to walk, jog, run, or just enjoy the park at your own pace—solo or with others.
Run for Fun Summer Series (City of Trenton and Trenton Run CLub). [Wednesday, August 19, 6-7:30pm. If severe weather, held on Thursday] Cadwalader Park Gully Field, near the corner of Cadwalader Drive and Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton. his open-format event runs Wednesday evenings from late June to mid-August at Cadwalader Park. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to walk, jog, run, or just enjoy the park at your own pace—solo or with others.
Wellness Walks! - part of the Hamilton Mayor's Wellness Campaign. [Monday, September 21, 12pm. Rain date: September 28] Kuser Park Farm, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton. This walk will include a historical tour of the grounds at Kuser Mansion. Meet in the parking lot.
Wellness Walks! - part of the Hamilton Mayor's Wellness Campaign. [Thursday, October 8, 12pm. Rain date: October 15] Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. Sign-up for this walk available starting in August.
Wellness Walks! - part of the Hamilton Mayor's Wellness Campaign. [Tuesday, November 10, 12pm.] INDOOR EVENT. RWJ Community wellness will be facilitating their Walk Out! program. RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton. Sign=up for this event will be available in August.
Revolutionary Generation Project. [Available Now.] A data visualization project that traces the lives of the men and women of New Jersey, Whig and Loyal, free and enslaved, who fought for, survived in, or escaped from the Crossroads of the Revolution during the American War of Independence. (Heritage project)
Treasures of New Jersey - Presents: Grit and Grace — Revolutionary Heroines | Part 1. [Available to view now] An extension of NJ PBS's Treasures of New Jersey series, this three-part digital series explores the women of New Jersey and the Tri-State area whose bravery during the Revolutionary War shaped the founding of our country.
(Heritage Project)
Treasures of New Jersey - Presents: Grit and Grace — Revolutionary Heroines | Part 2. [Available to view now] An extension of NJ PBS's Treasures of New Jersey series, this three-part digital series explores the women of New Jersey and the Tri-State area whose bravery during the Revolutionary War shaped the founding of our country.
(Heritage Project)
Treasures of New Jersey - Presents: Grit and Grace — Revolutionary Heroines | Part 3. [Available to view now] An extension of NJ PBS's Treasures of New Jersey series, this three-part digital series explores the women of New Jersey and the Tri-State area whose bravery during the Revolutionary War shaped the founding of our country.
(Heritage Project)
Trenton Heroes Holiday Giving Dinner (Mayor Gusciora and Trenton Department of Fire and Emergency Services). [Saturday, December 6, 10-2pm] Trenton Fire Department Headquarters, 244 Perry Street, Trenton. To volunteer/donate, please contact Captain Torrey Sykes 609-696-3950.
Mercer County 2026 Recycling Pickup Calendar. [Trenton is every other Wednesday, beginning January 14]
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS, NEW JERSEY. Every person who lives in or visits New Jersey has rights regardless of their citizenship or immigration status. [Lookup your rights now] Governor Sherrill takes seriously her responsibility to protect New Jerseyans’ safety and Constitutional rights. Learn more about your rights and available resources. Know Your Rights | Report ICE Activity | Immigrant Trust Directive | Pro-Bono Legal Services | Avoid Immigration services Fraud | Asylum Guides.
Curfew for youth under the age of 18 (Trenton Ordinance 58-3, notice from the Trenton Police Department). [Notice dated April 3] From July 1 to August 31 the curfew is from 11:59pm to 6am, and from September through to June 30 the curfew is from 9:59pm through to 6am. See the Details:
Trenton’s Municipal race in November - Candidates Certified to Appear on the Ballot. [take a look now] The candidates that have turned in the required number of eligible petitions and have been certified to appear on the ballot for the November municipal races in Trenton, are available on the Trenton City Web Site:
Princeton Loop Free Bus Service in Princeton. [
Available now] The Princeton Loop is a free municipal bus service open to everyone. The Loop operates Monday through Saturday excluding observed holidays.
(from the Trenton Journal)
WORLD CUP MATCH SCHEDULE (and Traffic Congestion!) UPDATE [June 13 through to July 19] There will be traffic congestion around both MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ and Lincoln Field in Philly around the time of matches. Congestion is also likely to occur on public transport. Please be aware of match dates, times and locations.
Trent-Towne Market City of Trenton Urban Agriculture Community Survey. [Fill in the Survey now] Urban agriculture is more than growing food—it is about improving food access, creating healthier communities, activating vacant spaces, supporting environmental sustainability, developing workforce opportunities, and strengthening neighborhood connections. Your feedback will help inform community conversations, future programming, policy discussions, and efforts to build a stronger local food system for all residents.
764 Network Targets Vulnerable Juveniles Online - Intelligence Note (NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness). [Applicable NOW, please read...] The 764 network, which adheres to nihilistic violent extremism's (NVE) hatred of humanity and desire for societal collapse, consists of transnational threat actors who target juveniles online with self-harm and sexual exploitation. Decentralized 764 tactics include befriending vulnerable minors on social media, gaming platforms, and smart phone applications to manipulate and blackmail them to produce child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and other harmful violent content. (from a 4Cs meeting presentation)
Trenton Heritage Week - History was made here! [July 4 through to July 8 - Multiple times and locations] Celebrate in the city that helped shape the course of American history during the Revolutionary War. Join residents and visitors for days of patriotic pride, community spirit, and cultural celebration. (a Heritage Event)
Weekly Update from Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. [dated July 3]
Summer Pools - SCHEDULE (Trenton). [Opening Monday, June 29 through the summer, times vary] The five City Pools: Cooper, Hetzel, Father Rocco, Martin Luther King Jr. and Roberto Clemente.
The Veterans Give Back - Empowering Our Heroes. [Tuesday, July 7, 12-2pm] Pathway 2 Wellness Center, 98 Carroll Street, Trenton. Free giveaways, entertainment and lunch.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [Tuesday, July 7, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton.
Extreme Heat and Protecting New Jersey's Children and Teens (WEBINAR from NJ Climate Resilience and Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey). [Wednesday, July 22, 11-12pm] A webinar featuring a panel of community experts discussing the impacts that extreme heat can have on our youth. This brings together experts and practitioners to discuss strategies, resources, and policies that can help safeguard our youth during dangerous heat events.
Meet the Candidates Running for Mayor and At-Large Council (African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ). [Saturday, July 25, 10-2:30pm] James Kerney Campus, MCCC, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton.
Trenton School Board Meeting. [Monday, July 27, 5:30pm] Auditorium of the Board of Education, Central Services Building, 108 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [THURSDAY, August 6, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton.
Trenton School Board Meeting. [Monday, August 24, 5:30pm] Auditorium of the Board of Education, Central Services Building, 108 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [Tuesday, September 1, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [Tuesday, September 15, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton.
Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Recycling (Mercer County). [Saturday, September 26, 8-2pm] Dempster Fire Training School, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrence Township.
Trenton School Board Meeting. [Monday, September 28, 5:30pm] Auditorium of the Board of Education, Central Services Building, 108 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [Tuesday, October 6, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton.
Trenton School Board Meeting. [Monday, October 12, 5:30pm] Auditorium of the Board of Education, Central Services Building, 108 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton.
Paper Shredding - Mercer County. [Saturday, October 17, 9-12pm] 651 South Broad Street, Lot 4.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [Tuesday, October 20, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [THURSDAY, November 5, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton.
Trenton School Board Meeting. [Monday, November 16, 5:30pm] Auditorium of the Board of Education, Central Services Building, 108 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [Tuesday, December 1, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton.
Trenton School Board Meeting. [Monday, December 14, 5:30pm] Auditorium of the Board of Education, Central Services Building, 108 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [Tuesday, December 15, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton.
Solo exhibition of work by Salvador Jiménez-Flores: Raíces & Resistencias (Grounds for Sculpture). [from September 28, 2025, to August 1, 2027] Grounds For Sculpture (GFS), 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. GFS presents a solo exhibition of work by Chicago-based interdisciplinary artist Salvador Jiménez-Flores, curated by GFS Executive Director Gary Garrido Schneider.
The TCHS Sport Nite Extravaganza Exhibit. [from Sunday, September 28 through to September 27, 2026. Normal museum hours.] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. All are invited. The exhibit features all 42 years of Sport Nite from 1935-1999.
LGBTQIA+ and Allies Mingle and Follow-on Concert. [Wednesday, December 10, 7-8:30pm mingle, 9pm Concert] Pre-Concert Do-Re-Meet: Maclean House, Princeton University Campus (Yellow house at the intersection of Nassau St & Elm Drive. Concert: Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Campus (a short walk). Princeton University Concerts is pairing its DO-RE-MEET LGBTQIA+ & Allies "Ugly Sweater Party" Festive Mingle with a performance of amazing French accordionist Théo Ould.
Mount Carmel Guild Fundraiser Concert - Sounds of Christmas 2025 with Fr. Alphonse and the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea. [Thursday, December 18, 7pm] Immaculate Conception Church, 540 Chestnut Avenue, Trenton.
The Ellarlie Open 43 - Juried Art Exhibition. [Saturday June 6 through to September 6] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, 299 Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Showcasing contemporary work by artists from across the NJ-PA-NJ region and beyond, the Ellarslie Open, which debuted in 1983, is one of the area’s premier annual juried shows.
Freedoms Reframed - Art on the Edges of the Constitution (organized by the William Trent House Museum and Art Against Racism). [Sunday, June 14, through to Sunday, July 26] William Trent House Museum, 15 Market Street, Trenton. A project examining fundamental human rights and social freedoms that extend beyond those explicitly enumerated in the U.S. Constitution but are significant to contemporary American life. email trenthouseassociation@verizon.net if you plan to attend. (a Heritage Event)
Urban Farming Workshop (7 Saturdays - Trent Towne Market). [Every Saturday, July 11 – August 22, 10–12pm] Trent-Towne Market's Urban Farming & Sustainability Workshop is back and now enrolling for Cohort 2! Learn urban farming, food ownership, sustainability, gardening, and community-building through hands-on experiences.
WORD ON FRONT 250 - The Untold America. This is the history we're desperate to tell. [Friday, June 26 through to Sunday, July 12] This festival of spoken word, music, and solo performance will celebrate the untold and undertold stories of America! Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton (and other locations). (a Heritage Event)
Without Further Ado (Sculpture Exhibition). [Tuesday, June 30 through to August 15] Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. Without Further Ado brings together a body of sculptural works that cut directly to the essence of material, form, and gesture.
120 East State Visitor Zone. [Open Saturdays and Sundays from July 3 through to August 16, 1-4:30pm] 120 East State Street, Trenton. Visit the center to learn about the exhibitions, history, heritage, event and the role of the church and congregation over time.
Faith & Justice in the 1960s: The Religious News Service Covers Civil Rights. [now until August 16] 120 East State Street, Trenton. During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, the Religious News Service (RNS) documented moments of joy and cooperation, as well as violence and struggle, as grassroots and interdenominational groups battled racial discrimination. Impelled by their beliefs, Black Americans and their allies protested, prayed, defied unjust laws, risked their lives, and crossed racial and religious lines to strive for equality and a better society.
120 East State GUIDED TOURS - Reserve Free Tickets. [Friday, July 3 through to August 16, multiple times and dates] 120 East State Street, Trenton. Reserve free tickets for a 45-minute in-person tour of the Church, Grounds and exhibitions. Step inside 120 East State - the historic First Presbyterian Church and Cemetery - Learn about the place and the people over more than 300 years - with a special focus on the American Revolutionary War period. (a Heritage Event)
Men Without Shoes Project: The Untold Stories of 14 Black Revolutionary War soldiers who Fought in the Battles of Trenton and Princeton. [now until July 26 when 120 East State is open - Heritage Week and each Saturday and Sunday] 120 East State Street, Trenton. Foundation Academies charter school is proud to share this first-of-its-kind, multimedia exhibit sharing the untold stories of 14 Black soldiers in who fought in the Battles of Trenton and Princeton through AI-generated monologues, a 30-minute documentary, and a companion art installation inspired by JET magazine covers by Philadelphia visual artist Shaheed Rucker. (A Heritage Event)
250 Years of Trenton & NJ Musical History (Trenton Music Experience). [Starting Saturday to Monday, July 4-6, and Wednesday, July 8, 12-4:30pm] 120 East State Street, Trenton.
Quakers Choose a Side! [Tuesday, July 7, 2pm] Trenton Friends Meeting House, 142 East Hanover Street, Trenton. How did the Quakers in Revolutionary times respond? Was the peace testimony enough to keep Quakers from fighting? Learn more from Quaker Meeting's historian Fredrick Millner. (a Heritage Event)
Learning with Chef Pearl! Health Focused Menus and Fun Cooking Demonstrations (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, July 7, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Join us for FREE plant-based cooking demonstrations led by Chef Pearl Thompson! Learn how to create health-focused meals that are easy to recreate at home. To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Painting in the Capital City. [Tuesday, July 7, 6-8pm] Villa Park, Lyndale Avenue, Trenton. Canvases, paint, and brushes will be provided. Participants will be shown different techniques of mixing and applying colors and textures. (from The HUT Community)
TRENTON 250 VISITOR CENTER (and cooling center!). [Wednesday, July 8, 11am-6pm] 1 West State Street, Trenton. Stop by the "Corner Historic" Visitor Center at 1 West State Street for information about Heritage Week events and programs at historic sites throughout Trenton. More Information.
250th Annual Proclamation of the Declaration of Independence. [Wednesday, July 8, 12pm] 23 South Warren Street, Trenton. A reading at the same time and same location as its first public reading in Trenton 250 years ago! (a Heritage Event)
History Fest250 [ [Wednesday, July 8, 1pm] ] South Warren Street, Trenton. Enjoy exhibits, demonstrations, and family-friendly historical activities throughout downtown Trenton. (a Heritage Event)
Farmers Market at Mercer County Community College. [Wednesday, July 8, 2-6pm] Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
salitas cumintaria/Community Meeting Space at Casa Cultura. [Miércoles/Wednesday, July 8, 5-9pm] Casa Cultura, 750 Cass Street, Trenton. Come connect and relax.
International Proclamation of the Declaration of Independence followed by the Blawenburg Band Colonial Concert. [Sunday, July 8, 6pm] 23 South Warren Street, Trenton. (a Heritage Event)
Double Dutch Practice (for the August 8 competition). [Wednesday, July 8, 6:30-7:30pm] 120 East State, 120 East State Street parking lot (accessible from Hanover Street). Join us for Double Dutch Practice whether you're a beginner, former jumper, or seasoned pro, everyone is welcome. Come get moving, build community, and have some fun with us as we prepare for the Capital City Double Dutch event this summer!
Sipping in Solidarity with Gathering Ground (on ZOOM). [Thursday, July 9, 8:30-9:15am] Sipping in Solidarity is an informal morning check-in space for the Gathering Ground community to ground in with others before starting your day. Bring your own coffee, tea or morning smoothie to our Zoom room, and remember - community matters and you are not alone.
Bridging the Gap - Preparing the Next Leaders in Philanthropy (Smith Family Foundation). [Thursday, July 9, 10-1pm] Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. A conversation with Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman.
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Sam Naples Community Center (City of Trenton part of the 250th Celebration). [Thursday, July 9, 4-8pm] 611 Chestnut Avenue, Sam Naples Community Center, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint. (a Heritage Event)
Trenton 2Nite - Food, Entertainment, Shops, Community. [Friday, July 10, 5-7pm] West Front Street, Trenton.
Cigars and Guayabera Night (Trenton Puerto Rican Community and Friends). [Friday, July 10, 5:30-8:30pm] Decades Bar and Grill, 2465 South Broad Street, Hamilton. Live Puerto Rican cuatro music by Gabriel Muñoz, music by DJ Coqui. $30 includes: Complimentary appetizers, FREE drink for the first 20 guests, 1 cigar Plus a FREE raffle entry!
Crone Barrier (written and performed by June Ballinger) - WORD ON FRONT 250. [Friday, July 10, 5:30pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. (a Heritage Event)
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - Yacht Rock Gold Experience. [Friday, July 10, 6:30pm] Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
How I Learned What I Learned (written by August Wilson and performed by Marvin Bell) - WORD ON FRONT 250. [Friday, July 10, 8:30pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. (a Heritage Event)
Learn to Be a Tour Guide for 120 East State. [Saturday, July 11, 10-12pm] 120 East State Street, Trenton. Interested in sharing Trenton’s incredible history? Join Dr. Denise Rompilla and Lisa Kasabach for an engaging volunteer training session designed to prepare future guides for tours at 120 East State. Participants will receive historical training, tour techniques, volunteer information, and refreshments.
Summer Saturdays / SÁBADOS de Verano - Family Workshop Series. [Sign-up Now. 10 am - 12 pm each Saturday: July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. July 11 through August 1, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie offers Saturday mornings filled with fun, activity, and learning for kids! Trenton City Museum’s teaching artists will lead America 250-themed hands-on workshops that blend art, craft, and early American history. Del 11 de julio al 1 de agosto, el Museo de la ciudad de Trenton en Ellarslie ofrece los sábados por la mañana llenos de diversión, actividad y aprendizaje para los niños.Los artistas docentes del Museo de la Ciudad de Trenton dirigirán talleres prácticos con el tema de Estados Unidos 250 que combinan arte, artesanía e historia temprana de Estados Unidos. (a Heritage Event)
Our Flesh of Flames (written and performed by Theodore A Harris) - WORD ON FRONT 250. [Saturday, July 11, 2pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. (a Heritage Event)
Crone Barrier (written and performed by June Ballinger) - WORD ON FRONT 250. [Saturday, July 11, 3:30pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. (a Heritage Event)
Sojourner (written by Richard Lamont Pierce and performed by Zuhairah McGill) - WORD ON FRONT 250. [Saturday, July 11, 5pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. (a Heritage Event)
OPENING RECEPTION - Without Further Ado (Sculpture Exhibition). [Saturday, July 11, 6-8pm] Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. Without Further Ado brings together a body of sculptural works that cut directly to the essence of material, form, and gesture.
Unlimited Brunch - Candidate for Mayor Corey Isiah McNair, Birthday/Fundraiser. [Sunday, July 12, 1-4pm] Coopers Riverview, Riverview Plaza, Trenton.
The Return of Travelin Bill (written and performed by Brishen Miller) - WORD ON FRONT 250. [Sunday, July 12, 2pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. (a Heritage Event)
The American History of Philip-AM, The Naming to the Claiming (written and performed by Philip AM) - WORD ON FRONT 250. [Sunday, July 12, 3:30pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. (a Heritage Event)
Sojourner (written by Richard Lamont Pierce and performed by Zuhairah McGill) - WORD ON FRONT 250. [Sunday, July 12, 5pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. (a Heritage Event)
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Cooper Field Park (City of Trenton). [Monday, July 13, 4-8pm] Cooper Field Park, 396 Union Street, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
Dinner and a Movie (presented by Clara's Heart and County Executive Dan Benson). [Monday, July 13, 4pm with the movie at dusk] The Rescue Mission, Ewing Street, Trenton.
DreamFest Night School - Learn. Network. Pitch. [Monday, July 13 through to Thursday, July 16, 7-8:30pm] Much Better Studios - Downtown, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton. Learn how to build a better business, connect with business partners, and attract investors.
Painting in the Capital City. [Tuesday, July 14, 6-8pm] Stacy Park, log basin, 1399 Riverside Drive, Trenton. Canvases, paint, and brushes will be provided. Participants will be shown different techniques of mixing and applying colors and textures. (from The HUT Community)
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Laurel Park (City of Trenton). [Wednesday, July 15, 4-8pm] Laurel Place and Laurel Avenue, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
salitas cumintaria/Community Meeting Space at Casa Cultura. [Miércoles/Wednesday, July 15, 5-9pm] Casa Cultura, 750 Cass Street, Trenton. Come connect and relax.
Double Dutch Practice (for the August 8 competition). [Wednesday, July 15, 6:30-7:30pm] 120 East State, 120 East State Street parking lot (accessible from Hanover Street). Join us for Double Dutch Practice whether you're a beginner, former jumper, or seasoned pro, everyone is welcome. Come get moving, build community, and have some fun with us as we prepare for the Capital City Double Dutch event this summer!
Bo Robinson Day - Food, Clothes, Games, Music and more. [Thursday, July 17, 11-4pm] Martin Luther King Park, Brunswick Avenue, Trenton. Join us for a FREE community celebration honoring the life and legacy of Albert "Bo" Robinson, a beloved civic leader in Trenton's North Ward.
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - Men of Soul. Lady Supreme. [Friday, July 17, 6:30pm] Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
Summer Saturdays / SÁBADOS de Verano - Family Workshop Series. [[Saturdays: July 18, July 25, Aug 1, 10-12pm] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. July 11 through August 1, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie offers Saturday mornings filled with fun, activity, and learning for kids! Trenton City Museum’s teaching artists will lead America 250-themed hands-on workshops that blend art, craft, and early American history. Del 11 de julio al 1 de agosto, el Museo de la ciudad de Trenton en Ellarslie ofrece los sábados por la mañana llenos de diversión, actividad y aprendizaje para los niños.Los artistas docentes del Museo de la Ciudad de Trenton dirigirán talleres prácticos con el tema de Estados Unidos 250 que combinan arte, artesanía e historia temprana de Estados Unidos. (a Heritage Event)
Indigo Mak Sings! [Saturday, July 18] 120 East State Street, Trenton. Experience Indigo Mak's beautiful music at historic 120 East State. Indigo Mak is a soulful singer-songwriter whose music blends vulnerability, strength, and spirit. She shares a sultry, timeless sound with messages that heal the soul.
East Trenton Unity Day (presented by the East Trenton Committee). [Saturday, July 18, 1-7pm] Hetzel Park, North Olden Avenue and Lawrence Street, Trenton. See the Flier.
DreamFest Flag Football Classic. [Saturday, July 18, 2pm] Capital City Sports Complex, 1800 Rev S Howard Woodson Jr Way, Trenton. DreamFest will host a flag football game to support an authentic bond between the city’s residents, leaders, & business owners.
DreamFest Community Day. [Sunday, July 19, 2pm] Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. DreamFest will host a free community day event with food, vendors and lots of fun celebrating the city of Trenton.
DreamFest Dodgeball Showdown [Sunday, July 19, 3pm] Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. DreamFest will host a dodgeball game to support an authentic bond between the city’s residents, leaders, & business owners.
Mercer County Senior Art Show. [July 20 to August 6] The Conference Center at Mercer, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. This show celebrates and showcases the artistic talents of Mercer County’s oldest artists.
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Rush Crossing (City of Trenton). [Monday, July 20, 4-8pm] Imperial Court, Rush Crossing, Rider Avenue, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
Painting in the Capital City. [Tuesday, July 21, 6-8pm] Franklin Park, Franklin Street and Woodland Street, Trenton. Canvases, paint, and brushes will be provided. Participants will be shown different techniques of mixing and applying colors and textures. (from The HUT Community)
Farmers Market at Mercer County Community College. [Wednesday, July 22, 2-6pm] Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Martin Luther King Boulevard (City of Trenton). [Wednesday, July 22, 4-8pm] 531 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Samaritan Baptist Church, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
salitas cumintaria/Community Meeting Space at Casa Cultura. [Miércoles/Wednesday, July 22, 5-9pm] Casa Cultura, 750 Cass Street, Trenton. Come connect and relax.
Double Dutch Practice (for the August 8 competition). [Wednesday, July 22, 6:30-7:30pm] 120 East State, 120 East State Street parking lot (accessible from Hanover Street). Join us for Double Dutch Practice whether you're a beginner, former jumper, or seasoned pro, everyone is welcome. Come get moving, build community, and have some fun with us as we prepare for the Capital City Double Dutch event this summer!
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - Country LIVE. [Friday, July 24, 6:30pm] Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
Mercer County 4H Fair at Howell Farm [Saturday, July 25, 10-8pm, Sunday, July 26, 10-4pm] Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.
Summer Saturdays / SÁBADOS de Verano - Family Workshop Series. [Saturdays: July 25, Aug 1, 10-12pm] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. July 11 through August 1, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie offers Saturday mornings filled with fun, activity, and learning for kids! Trenton City Museum’s teaching artists will lead America 250-themed hands-on workshops that blend art, craft, and early American history. Del 11 de julio al 1 de agosto, el Museo de la ciudad de Trenton en Ellarslie ofrece los sábados por la mañana llenos de diversión, actividad y aprendizaje para los niños.Los artistas docentes del Museo de la Ciudad de Trenton dirigirán talleres prácticos con el tema de Estados Unidos 250 que combinan arte, artesanía e historia temprana de Estados Unidos. (a Heritage Event)
New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market - Summa' Sizzla'. [Saturday, July 25, 10-7pm] New Jersey Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison.
ART ON FRONT Street (for Artists by Artists). [Saturday, July 25, 12-6pm] The event tales place at Mill Hill Park, East Front Street, Trenton.
Meet Your Trenton Neighbor: The Rock Pigeon (a virtual session). [Sunday, July 26, 3-5pm] Presented virtually by Sarah Rackowski, PhD Candidate. Discover one of the city's most misunderstood residents, the pigeon. This engaging lecture explores urban ecology, wildlife behavior, local biodiversity, and the surprising history of pigeons.
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Hanover Street (City of Trenton in partnership with R2 Events). [Monday, July 27, 4-8pm] West Hanover Street, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
Dinner-and-a-Movie Event - Learning with Chef Pearl! (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, July 28, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Dinner-and-a-movie events featuring environmental topics and health-focused menus you can make at home. Raffle prizes at every event! To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Painting in the Capital City. [Tuesday, July 28, 6-8pm] Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton. Canvases, paint, and brushes will be provided. Participants will be shown different techniques of mixing and applying colors and textures. (from The HUT Community)
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Centre Street (City of Trenton). [Wednesday, July 29, 4-8pm] 212 Centre Street, Boys and Girls Club, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
salitas cumintaria/Community Meeting Space at Casa Cultura. [Miércoles/Wednesday, July 29, 5-9pm] Casa Cultura, 750 Cass Street, Trenton. Come connect and relax.
Double Dutch Practice (for the August 8 competition). [Wednesday, July 29, 6:30-7:30pm] 120 East State, 120 East State Street parking lot (accessible from Hanover Street). Join us for Double Dutch Practice whether you're a beginner, former jumper, or seasoned pro, everyone is welcome. Come get moving, build community, and have some fun with us as we prepare for the Capital City Double Dutch event this summer!
Trenton Economic Development Series - Game Changers - Sports and Entertainment. [Thursday, July 30, 7:30-10am] Coopers Riverview, Riverview Plaza, Trenton. Join us as we explore how professional sports, live entertainment, and premier venues are fueling investment, attracting visitors, and driving growth. Hear firsthand from leaders behind Trenton Thunder, Trenton Ironhawks, and CURE Insurance Arena as they discuss the impact they are having on Trenton's economy and what's next for the city's continued momentum.
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - The Bronx Wanderers. [Friday, July 31, 6:30pm] Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
YART Sale. [Saturday, August 1, 9-1pm] Arts Council Parking Lot, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Shop our yART sale for creative bargains and unique finds, all handcrafted by local artisans.
Summer Saturdays / SÁBADOS de Verano - Family Workshop Series. [Saturday, Aug 1, 10-12pm] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. July 11 through August 1, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie offers Saturday mornings filled with fun, activity, and learning for kids! Trenton City Museum’s teaching artists will lead America 250-themed hands-on workshops that blend art, craft, and early American history. Del 11 de julio al 1 de agosto, el Museo de la ciudad de Trenton en Ellarslie ofrece los sábados por la mañana llenos de diversión, actividad y aprendizaje para los niños.Los artistas docentes del Museo de la Ciudad de Trenton dirigirán talleres prácticos con el tema de Estados Unidos 250 que combinan arte, artesanía e historia temprana de Estados Unidos. (a Heritage Event)
TCHS Alumni Night Out - See the Current Exhibit: TCHS Sport Nite Extravaganza. [Saturday, August 1, 5-8pm] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, 299 Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Meet and Greet your fellow Alumni.
Festival Puertorriqueño, Sembrando Raices / Trenton Puerto Rican Festival. [Sunday, August 2, 12-7pm] Mill Hill Park, East Front Street, Trenton. Come celebrate the culture! Vendors needed!
Meet a Hessian! [Sunday, August 2, 2:30-4:30pm] 120 East State Street, Trenton. Step back into the Revolutionary War with a living history experience featuring a Hessian soldier. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions, take photos, and experience interactive storytelling. (A Heritage Event)
Sipping in Solidarity with Gathering Ground (on ZOOM). [Thursday, September 3, 8:30-9:15am] Sipping in Solidarity is an informal morning check-in space for the Gathering Ground community to ground in with others before starting your day. Bring your own coffee, tea or morning smoothie to our Zoom room, and remember - community matters and you are not alone.
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Breunig Avenue (City of Trenton). [Monday, August 3, 4-8pm] Breunig Avenue Park, Breunig Avenue, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
Learning with Chef Pearl! Health Focused Menus and Fun Cooking Demonstrations (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, August 4, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Join us for FREE plant-based cooking demonstrations led by Chef Pearl Thompson! Learn how to create health-focused meals that are easy to recreate at home. To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Painting in the Capital City. [Tuesday, August 4, 6-8pm] Cadwalader Park, West State Street and Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Canvases, paint, and brushes will be provided. Participants will be shown different techniques of mixing and applying colors and textures. (from The HUT Community)
Farmers Market at Mercer County Community College. [Wednesday, August 5, 2-6pm] Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
Take It To The Streets Block Party - East State Street CYO (City of Trenton). [Wednesday, August 5, 4-8pm] CYO Parking Lot, 794 East State Street, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
Double Dutch Practice (for the August 8 competition). [Wednesday, August 5, 6:30-7:30pm] 120 East State, 120 East State Street parking lot (accessible from Hanover Street). Join us for Double Dutch Practice whether you're a beginner, former jumper, or seasoned pro, everyone is welcome. Come get moving, build community, and have some fun with us as we prepare for the Capital City Double Dutch event this summer!
Downtown Trenton Lunchtime House Session (One Love Entertainment and Andrew Bobbit and Friends). [Thursday, August 6, 12-6pm] Cathedral Square, North Warren Street and Hanover Place, Trenton.
Democrats Night Out. [Thursday, August 6, 4pm] Greater Mount Zion AME Church, 42 Pennington Avenue, Trenton.
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute. [Friday, August 7, 6:30pm] Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Donnelly Homes (City of Trenton). [Monday, August 10, 4-8pm] Donnelly Homes, 875 New Willow Street, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
Painting in the Capital City. [Tuesday, August 11, 6-8pm] Marine Terminal Park, 1500 Lamberton Road, Trenton. Canvases, paint, and brushes will be provided. Participants will be shown different techniques of mixing and applying colors and textures. (from The HUT Community)
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Bellevue (City of Trenton). [Wednesday, August 12, 4-8pm] King David Lodge, 81 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
PRT DAY - Art, Culture, & Entrepreneurship Summit. [Friday, August 14, 8:30am-6pm] The Golden Era Café, 143 East State Street, Suite 4, Trenton. The PRT DAY Summit is an Art, Culture, and Entrepreneurship experience that brings together artists, entrepreneurs, educators, community leaders, and changemakers to celebrate the transformative power of Hip Hop culture.
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - Best of the Eagles. [Friday, August 14, 6:30pm] Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
Women In Color Empowerment Luncheon - The Power of Being You. [Saturday, August 15, 12-3pm] Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Road, Ewing.
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Franklin Park (City of Trenton). [Monday, August 17, 4-8pm] Franklin Park, 1000 Franklin Street, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
Take It To The Streets Block Party - Juan Martinez Park (City of Trenton). [Tuesday, August 18, 4-8pm] Juan Martinez Park, 450 Lamberton Street, Trenton. Football, Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Skateboard, Facepaint.
Painting in the Capital City. [Tuesday, August 18, 6-8pm] Boys and Girls Club Garde, 212 Centre Street, Trenton. Canvases, paint, and brushes will be provided. Participants will be shown different techniques of mixing and applying colors and textures. (from The HUT Community)
Farmers Market at Mercer County Community College. [Wednesday, August 19, 2-6pm] Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - Latino/Freestyle Night Featuring Alisha, David Torres of "Nice n Wild", Lissette Melendez and DJ Nitro. [Friday, August 21, 6:30pm] Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
Fiesta Latina. [Saturday, August 22, 2-7pm] Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor.
Dinner-and-a-Movie Event - Learning with Chef Pearl! (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, August 25, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Dinner-and-a-movie events featuring environmental topics and health-focused menus you can make at home. Raffle prizes at every event! To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Councilwoman Feliciano's 4th Annual Home Run Hitter Event. [Thursday, August 27, 6-11:30pm] Trenton Thunder Stadium, Prime Point Sky Box. Includes food, lite beverages, cash bar, and entertainment.
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute. [Friday, August 28, 6:30pm] Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
Learning with Chef Pearl! Health Focused Menus and Fun Cooking Demonstrations (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, September 1, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Join us for FREE plant-based cooking demonstrations led by Chef Pearl Thompson! Learn how to create health-focused meals that are easy to recreate at home. To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Farmers Market at Mercer County Community College. [Wednesday, September 2, 2-6pm] Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
Hart Avenue and Vicinity Neighborhood Reunion - calling all residents from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s. [Saturday, September 12, 12-5pm] Sonny Vereen Park (formerly known as the School Yard), between Poplar and Fillmore Streets near North Clinton Avenue, Trenton. For more information: billnita82@gmail.com
Farmers Market at Mercer County Community College. [Wednesday, September 16, 2-6pm] Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
7th Annual Partying Sober Charity Event (Empowerment House and Trenton United Family and Friends). [Saturday, September 19, 12-4pm] East Front Street and South Broad Street, Trenton.
Princeton Porchfest (NEW DATE) [Saturday, September 26, 12-6pm] Starting at noon, multiple porches around town – generously lent by neighbors – will host sets of live music throughout the day. Most porches feature five sets each. A new act takes the stage on the hour, every hour, from 12-6pm. Details.
Dinner-and-a-Movie Event - Learning with Chef Pearl! (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Dinner-and-a-movie events featuring environmental topics and health-focused menus you can make at home. Raffle prizes at every event! To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Sipping in Solidarity with Gathering Ground (on ZOOM). [Thursday, October 1, 8:30-9:15am] Sipping in Solidarity is an informal morning check-in space for the Gathering Ground community to ground in with others before starting your day. Bring your own coffee, tea or morning smoothie to our Zoom room, and remember - community matters and you are not alone.
Learning with Chef Pearl! Health Focused Menus and Fun Cooking Demonstrations (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Join us for FREE plant-based cooking demonstrations led by Chef Pearl Thompson! Learn how to create health-focused meals that are easy to recreate at home. To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Trenton Book Fair. [Saturday, October 10] Downtown Trenton, Warren and Lafayette.
New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market - Jersey Devil Night Market. [Saturday, October 17, 3-11pm] New Jersey Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison.
Dinner-and-a-Movie Event - Learning with Chef Pearl! (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Dinner-and-a-movie events featuring environmental topics and health-focused menus you can make at home. Raffle prizes at every event! To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Learning with Chef Pearl! Health Focused Menus and Fun Cooking Demonstrations (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, November 3, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Join us for FREE plant-based cooking demonstrations led by Chef Pearl Thompson! Learn how to create health-focused meals that are easy to recreate at home. To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Sipping in Solidarity with Gathering Ground (on ZOOM). [Thursday, November 5, 8:30-9:15am] Sipping in Solidarity is an informal morning check-in space for the Gathering Ground community to ground in with others before starting your day. Bring your own coffee, tea or morning smoothie to our Zoom room, and remember - community matters and you are not alone.
Dinner-and-a-Movie Event - Learning with Chef Pearl! (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, November 24, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Dinner-and-a-movie events featuring environmental topics and health-focused menus you can make at home. Raffle prizes at every event! To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Sipping in Solidarity with Gathering Ground (on ZOOM). [Thursday, December 3, 8:30-9:15am] Sipping in Solidarity is an informal morning check-in space for the Gathering Ground community to ground in with others before starting your day. Bring your own coffee, tea or morning smoothie to our Zoom room, and remember - community matters and you are not alone.
Learning with Chef Pearl! Health Focused Menus and Fun Cooking Demonstrations (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, December 8, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Join us for FREE plant-based cooking demonstrations led by Chef Pearl Thompson! Learn how to create health-focused meals that are easy to recreate at home. To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Dinner-and-a-Movie Event - Learning with Chef Pearl! (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, December 29, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Dinner-and-a-movie events featuring environmental topics and health-focused menus you can make at home. Raffle prizes at every event! To register email: ocaldwell@isles.org or call 609-341-4704.
Register for After School (sponsored by the Capital Area YMCA). [Register now] Quality Child Care You Can Trust – Right Here in Trenton! At the Capital Area YMCA, we know how important it is to find a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for your child.
Mercer County Parks - Summer Camps, Events and Activities. [March, April and Summer] Mercer County Park Commission.
Truth and Repair NJ Youth Video Contest (for ages 13-25) - Reparations. (New Jersey Institute for Social Justice). [Submissions accepted up to July 15] If you or someone you know is between the ages of 13 – 25, this is a great chance to help people understand what comprehensive reparations means, why it matters in a New Jersey built by slavery and what reparative justice could look like for communities.
TCHS Sports and Enrichment Camp (Boys and Girls Grades 3-6 - free at no cost!). [Apply Now, Camp runs July 13 through to August 6, 8-1pm Monday through Thursday] Camp takes place at Trenton Central High School, Chambers Street, Trenton. Flag football, soccer, basketball, cheer with enrichment including match, reading, writing, etc..
Teen Summer Nights for Grades 9-12 - Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County. [running from June 29 through to August 20] Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County, 1040 Spruce Street, Lawrence. (from The HUT Community)
City-wide 8-week Summer Soccer Program for Boys and Girls (TMA Center). [Apply now, starts Saturday July 11 and runs through each Saturday to August 29, 9-12pm] Cooper Field, 400 Union Street, Trenton. Join us for 8 weeks of free soccer training, sports mentorship, leadership development, reading incentives, healthy snacks, and fun as we help Trenton youth build confidence, character, and lifelong friendships. Registration:
Capital Area YMCA Pre-School Registration. [now enrolling] Pennington Avenue and Prospect Village locations in Trenton. Give your child a strong start at the YMCA Preschool! Our nurturing teachers, hands-on learning, and fun-filled days help children grow, learn, and thrive. Call 609-599-9622 for more information or to register.
TFS Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories (Trenton Film Society). [Saturday, July 18, 1pm and 3pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. Trenton Film Society will present a special program for children 8+, in partnership with the renowned New York International Children’s Film Festival. Celebrating Black Stories spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language.
MT3's SUNDAY FUNDAY (The Ji'Ayir Brown Foundation in partnership with the City of Trenton). [Sunday, July 19, 12-4pm] Capital City Sports Complex, 1800 Rev. S Howard Woodson Jr. Way, Trenton. Fun, Food, Drinks, Treats, Giveaways, Games, Sports and more. See the Flier.
Children's Business Fair. [Saturday, August 15, 10:30-2:30pm] Capital Area YMCA, 431 Penington Avenue, Trenton. Do you have a creative idea, handmade product, or dream of owning a business? Join the Trenton Children’s Business Fair and become a business owner for a day! Young entrepreneurs will create, market, and sell their products to real customers while learning valuable business skills.