Trenton Downtown Association

12/07/2023

The Trenton Historical Society has released their 2024 Trenton Calendar! The calendar features 14 black and white photos from Trenton’s historical past. Each photo has an interesting fact filled description. The calendar also highlights fact filled dates in Trenton’s history.

Order yours today through the link below!
https://trentonhistory.org/2024-calendar/

12/05/2023

Joe Festa is a living legend! Just ask anyone who has ever been to the State Barber Shop at 116 South Warren Street or on Warren St. in Downtown Trenton.💈

Joe will be honored on Wednesday, December 6, at 1:30 pm, in front of his shop. Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora will be on hand to dedicate that block on South Warren Street as "Joe Festa Way."

Please stop by if you are in the neighborhood to congratulate Joe and enjoy light refreshments!

11/30/2023

The Mill Hill Holiday House Tours is back! Happening this Saturday, December 2nd from 12pm - 5pm. ❄️

Homes will be decorated for the holidays, and some will be open with music, refreshments and conversation. See full details here: https://bit.ly/3MTzMNN

11/29/2023

Don't come empty handed! If you're not sure what to bring to a holiday gathering, we recommend wine and spirits or a tasty dessert. Or why not bring a fun coffee table book to spark some conversation? Shop local at these and other downtown Trenton stores:

📚 Classics Used & Rare Books
4 W Lafayette Street
609-394-8400

🍰 Royal Cakes & Cafe
240 East State Street
609-536-6400

🍷 Hi-Grade Wine and Spirits or RR Premium Bar & Liquors
250 E Hanover Street / 105 E Hanover Street
609-396-1118 / 620-225-6006

Find more downtown Trenton restaurants in the TDA Business Directory: https://www.trenton-downtown.com/business-directory

11/25/2023

We love seeing these faces! These 5 Seward Johnson sculptures will be sticking around in Downtown Trenton until February so we can enjoy them a little bit longer. If you haven't seen them yet, check them out!

Map to find their exact locations here: https://bit.ly/49wtLRb

11/24/2023

Be sure to mark your calendars for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall! Happening Friday, December 8th at 4:30pm.

More details here: https://www.trentonnj.org/730/Christmas-Tree-Lighting

11/22/2023

This Saturday, November 25th, is Small Business Saturday! We support our small businesses all year-round, but this Saturday is a great excuse to head downtown and support the men and women who are the backbone to our community. And at the same time you can get some holiday shopping done! ❤️

Don't know who's downtown to support? See our business directory below:
https://www.trenton-downtown.com/business-directory

11/21/2023

Another incredible new business is officially open in Downtown Trenton! Help us welcome:

⭐ Much Better Studios, Photography and Creative Arts
125 South Warren Street

Owner & photographer, Quayshaun Williams, has earned a reputation as one of the most creative photographers in the region, maybe the country.
instagram.com/muchbetterstudios

Read more about this Trenton-native, and his reputation for creative photoshoots here:
https://www.trenton-downtown.com/blogs/photographer-quayshaun-williams

Note: Much Better Studios will be hosting holiday photos with both Santa & the Grinch! See full details on the attached flyer for dates, times, etc.

11/19/2023

Want to leave the holiday cooking to someone else? We know who caters! 🧡

Jean's Kitchen, a newly opened restaurant downtown, offers soul and Caribbean specials! Try their jerk chicken or fried chicken wings. We also love their mini sweet potato pies! Orders for Thanksgiving should be placed by *Tuesday, November 21st.*

Located at: 9 N Willow Street, Trenton
Open for lunch and dinner Wed - Friday. 11:30 am to 7 pm; and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Other popular downtown restaurants like 1911 Smokehouse BBQ, Royal Cakes & Cafe, and Skil Lit offer catering as well! Please reach out to them for details on Thanksgiving. See our list of restaurants here: https://www.trenton-downtown.com/listing-category/food

11/18/2023

If you can't decide between breakfast or brunch, just do both. Every Sunday, Royal Cakes & Café serves up the best that brunch has to offer! Did we mention they also DELIVER?? 🚗 Stop by or have their amazing meals sent straight to you.

Note: if you would like to place an order for Thanksgiving, please do so by Monday, November 20th!

Located at:
240 E State Street, Trenton

11/17/2023

While flu season is upon us, we feel secure knowing that Community Walgreens offers the entire family free flu shots right downtown. You can schedule them right online or make it in person by stopping by. Located at:

⏩Suite 112 Entrance N.Broad St
50 E State Street, Trenton, NJ ♥️

11/16/2023

This Saturday, November 18th, the Trenton Historical Society is hosting their Eighteenth Annual Stop the Wrecking Ball! Hors d’oeuvres, open bar & live music with silent auction items related to Trenton History.

Black tie favored with ample free parking in City Hall lot! 👔

Find out the full details here:
https://trentonhistory.org/about/events/

11/14/2023

A perfect capture 🍂 🍁 The street in front of the war memorial was renamed to Sarah Dash Way to honor this wonderful legend and all of her work for the city of Trenton.

Photo by 📸 : Deez Nizzie

11/12/2023

The holidays are coming! And that means we will be getting downtown Trenton decked for the season. Please note the following parking closures on South Warren Street between Lafayette Street and State Street from November 13 - 16, as indicated below.

⚠️ No parking on the East Side of South Warren Street on Nov. 13 and 14.

⚠️ No parking on the West Side of South Warren on Nov. 15 and 16.

11/10/2023

The NJ State Museum is holding a fun event for Girl Scouts on November 18th! Includes a planetarium show, science workshop and career talks. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3QFbgSS

And don't forget to sign up for our Events E-Blast so you don't miss any upcoming events, including fun holiday adventures! ✨ ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ggu8G1

Nov 18, 2023 - The New Jersey State Museum is restarting its Scouting days with a science-filled day focusing on space, citizen science, and STEM careers! Have fun while learning from Museum curators, all while earning badges and awards for Space Explorer, Citizen Scientist, and STEM Careers.

11/02/2023

Come out this Friday, November 3rd, to Artworks Trenton to see the opening reception for artist Issa Vibe. 🎨 In these times of turmoil, from pandemics to global wars, there can be peace found in telling our own stories, in our own towns, in our own spaces, through creative expression. This takes effort and clear intention, the heart of this proposed exhibit.

Find some color when the world doesn't seem so bright. Find out full details here: https://bit.ly/3MjEcNO

Nov 03, 2023 - In these times of turmoil, from pandemics to global wars, there can be peace found in telling our own stories, in our own towns, in our own spaces, through creative expression. The artist of Issa Vibe: Self Taught Discovery of Color understands the marriage of these dynamics: teaching...

11/01/2023

Peak fall foliage time seen from Cadwalder Park! 🍁

Thank you for this great 📸 by: Iván Andrade

10/27/2023

Stop by on Saturday, October 28th, to hear Levitt's headliner: Phearnone! Combining his skills as a violinist, DJ, MC and producer, MacPherson (also known as PhearNone) seamlessly blends his instrument and lyrical ability to create a sound that is soulful, traverses genres and is distinctly his own. 🎤

Learn more about this week's event at:
https://www.trenton-downtown.com/event/levitt-amp-trenton-music-series-phearnone

Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series

10/26/2023

Did you know: This marble statue, which commemorates Washington's Crossing of the Delaware, was sculpted in Italy by Mahlon Dickerson Eyre. The statue was first displayed in 1876 in Philadelphia at the Centennial Exposition, the first World's Fair held in the United States. The statue was purchased by the city of Trenton in 1889, and it was erected in Trenton's Cadwalader Park in 1892. It was moved to S Montgomery Street in 1976.

📸: Michael Walker
More details can be found here: https://bit.ly/45zxOZG

10/25/2023

Have you heard? 1911 Smoke House Barebeque has now *bottled* one of their incredible sauces so you can take it home with you! Grab "The Authentic Taste of Trenton" so you can bring that flavor to your home meals. 🤩

And don't forget, they have Happy Hour every Wednesday - Friday from 4pm - 7:11pm. We can't think of a better way to end our day!

Located at:
11 W Front Street, Trenton

Smoke House Barbeque

10/25/2023

The Old Barracks Museum is getting the Halloween party started with their All Barracks Eve! Happening this Friday, October 27th 👻

Festivities begin at 5pm and will include living history demonstrations and kids' activities. Spooky stories will begin at 6pm. Details below:

Oct 27, 2023 - Join us for an evening of spooky seasonal fun at all Barracks Eve! Enjoy cider and donuts around a bonfire while listening to chilling tales told by historically outfitted storytellers.

10/20/2023

Save the date for this spook-tacular event by the NJ State Museum. 👻 A costume parade and free planetarium show! Full details on our event page below:

Oct 28, 2023 - Join us for our annual Halloween event! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts, themed games, candy and a free planetarium show.

10/17/2023

Good news friends: Some of our Seward Johnson sculptures will be extending their stay in Downtown Trenton! We'll be seeing some of them around town until February now, instead of the end of October. More time to enjoy these lifelike pieces of art! ❤️

📸 : Scott Miller

10/13/2023

Stop by this Saturday, October 14th for some great music, featuring El Calde De la Salsa! Note: due to the rainy forecast, the location has been moved inside to the NJ State Museum Auditorium at:

205 West State Street, Trenton - show begins at 3pm! If you have any questions, please call at 609-474-4073

Oct 14, 2023 - Join us Saturday at Mill Hill Park for some great music, featuring El Calde De la Salsa! The show begins at 3pm.

10/13/2023

Join a walk to City Hall to raise awareness for breast cancer. 💗 Happening this Saturday, October 14th.

Details located here: https://www.trenton-downtown.com/event/pink-out

10/06/2023

Come down to Cadwalader Park D&R Canal behind the Pavilion for fall rowing! 🍂 They'll have experienced rowers (and life guards) for family fun! 8am to 4pm on weekends and 1pm to 6pm on weekdays. Learn new life skills! All free for Trenton residents! Details below ⬇️

https://www.trenton-downtown.com/event/canoe-club-2023
Be sure to check out the other fall events happening, including a fall festival at Cadwalader Park and a pumpkin paint at Franklin Park! All located on the events page on our website 🎃

10/06/2023

Congratulations to Isles Inc. on the launch of GoTrenton!, an all-electric on-demand shuttle service to give Trentonians access to safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation around the city!

Riders can request one of the six GoTrenton! shuttles by using the Circuit app, scanning the QR code on a vehicle, a handout, or a poster around the City, or requesting a ride through one of the GoTrenton! kiosks that will soon be available at multiple locations around the City. After a free first trip, GoTrenton! will charge $2 for subsequent rides.

Find out more on GoTrenton! by going to the Isles website here: https://bit.ly/48HKwZg

Ensuring all communities benefit from clean, reliable, renewable energy alternatives.

10/05/2023

Love this article from the TrentonDaily showcasing the magical Mill Hill!

"This charming corner of the Capital City is home to stunning homes, darling designs, and a tight-knit community devoted to preserving and uplifting this part of our community. Like other parts of Trenton, Mill Hill has a storied past and a rich history hidden in every corner."

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/46bTkog

If you've spent some time in Downtown Trenton, you've hopefully been able to stroll through the Mill Hill neighborhood. This charming corner of the Capital Ci

10/04/2023

First Fridays is happening this Friday, October 6th! Come out for food, music, activities and a friends. Please leave alcoholic beverages and coolers at home as this is a family-friendly focused event.
https://www.trenton-downtown.com/event/first-fridays-october-6-2023

10/03/2023

Soak up the green trees because they're about to change! Are we ready for fall or still hanging on to summer? 🍂

10/03/2023

First Fridays is happening October 6th (this Friday!). 🎉

Since July, the African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County, Trenton Downtown Association, Mayor Gusciora, Director Maria Richardson City of Trenton Recreation Department , Police Director and officers of the Trenton Police Department, Andrew Bobbitt, Maurice Hallet and concerned City of Trenton residents have worked together to plan for the return of First Fridays. I’m pleased to say that First Fridays will occur on October 6th!

A huge thank you to the Trenton Downtown Association and Maurice Hallet for their financial contributions towards security support moving forward. Collaboration is key.

Interested in vending? We are only accepting merchandise vendors. And please leave the coolers and alcoholic beverages at home! Lastly, come with the mindset of “Love for community”!

09/28/2023

Levitt AMP is BACK for 2023 with its first concert happening this weekend, September 30th! There will be five concerts right in Mill Hill Park featuring amazing entertainment and activities. 🎤 🎷 🎸 🥁

We'll see you there! A big thank you to the African American Cultural Collaborative for putting this together! You can see the full concert lineup on their website here: https://www.taacf.com

Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series

09/28/2023

Some Levitt with Trenton's local artists. Their work was amazing then and is still amazing now.

09/23/2023

Overview of a great day. 🎨 Some great snaps of Art All Day, sponsored by the amazing Artworks Trenton!

Thanks to Los Fotos Photography for the great pictures!

outdoor art

09/22/2023

The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey will be performing at the Passage Theatre Sunday, September 24th! Playing classics, latin, jazz and more. 🎶

See details in the link below on attending this great event:
https://www.trenton-downtown.com/event/from-handel-to-habanera

Sep 24, 2023 - CPNJ's Musician's Choice Chamber Concert Series. Music for Woodwind Quintet from the classics to Latin and Jazz.

09/20/2023

Just two musicians jamming at Passage Theatre. You just never know who you're going to run into when going for a stroll.

Don't forget to enjoy all the Seward Johnson sculptures while they're still up! Only on display until October ✨

09/19/2023

Need a fun activity for people of all ages? The New Jersey State Museum. Great staff and always something new and interesting to learn. You'll never regret taking the time to stop in here.

📸 : Arthur Vandelay (we suspect he's a Seinfeld fan!)

09/15/2023

The Cadwalader Heights Neighborhood is hosting a house and garden tour of historic Trenton Cadwalaker Heights on September 23rd, which was designed by the same landscape designer as NY's Central Park! 🏠 The tour will showcase a sampling of beautiful homes and gardens and their unique stories, from construction to the present day.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3PIEa4p

09/14/2023

Art All Day, hosted by the team at Artworks Trenton, is happening this Saturday, September 16th! Stop by between 12pm - 6pm and experience Trenton as a hub of art, creation, and innovation. 🎨 ❤️

More details here: https://bit.ly/45WxGEv

Sep 16, 2023 - Art All Day is Trenton’s open studio tour and creative showcase: a unique opportunity to experience Trenton as a hub of art, creation, and innovation.