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08/26/2026

Just saying 🤷🏾‍♀️

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08/20/2026

Your Trenton lineup is here 👀

🎧 SKIL-LIT 3rd Fridays: Culture. Community. Vibes. - Friday, August 21st 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County presents 3rd Fridays at SKIL-LIT Breakfast Brunch Cafe! Hosted by house music enthusiast Stacy Mitchell, enjoy live music, good food, good people, and even better vibes. 📍113 South Warren Street, Trenton, NJ

🎒 6th Annual Bookbag Drive - Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Imperfect Village presents their 6th Annual Bookbag Drive! Come out for free bookbags & school supplies, food, bounce houses, water ice, face painting, and music by DJ KO. Let’s come together to support our youth and build stronger communities! 📍142 E Hanover St, Trenton, NJ

🏈 DreamFest Flag Football Classic - Saturday, August 22nd 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where culture, competition, and community collide! Catch a full day of flag football matchups featuring local teams, plus music from DJ Bake, hosted by Huss The King. Tickets are $10. 📍1800 Calhoun St, Trenton, NJ (Rain date: August 29th)

👑 Crown the Community - Sunday, August 23rd 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Where beauty meets service! Join Crown the Community for an afternoon of free food & refreshments, a clothing giveaway, self-care kits, a kid zone with bounce houses & games, and live entertainment with DJ TDOGG. Together we can build a stronger Trenton, empower families, and make a difference. 📍Mill Hill Park, Downtown Trenton

Want more events; check our events calendar at http://downtowntrenton.com/events (link in bio), and if you are hosting an event in Trenton you’d like featured on our website, please submit it on our events page.

We’d love to see you out and about downtown, experiencing our amazing city! TDA is proud to help spotlight events from businesses and organizations across Trenton. For the latest updates, be sure to check each host’s website or social media page.

08/19/2026

We asked: How do you feel about our new dog bag stations and playful reminder signs across downtown?

Our Clean Team added these to make it easier for locals and visitors alike to keep downtown clean, and the feedback was two paws‑up! **ptrenton

08/12/2026

Some pretty cool events this weekend. Don’t miss out, see what’s going on. 🔥

💼 PRT Day
📍 102 N Broad St, Trenton, NJ, Mercer County Community College at JKC — Fri, Aug 14, 8:30-6pm, An Art, Culture & Entrepreneurship Summit presented by Golden Era Cafe and BossUp, featuring special guests Poor Righteous Teachers, Vinny (Naughty by Nature), and filmmaker Stacey Muhammad, with panels on art, culture, entrepreneurship, financial empowerment, and media.

🎶 Trenton2nite
📍 Downtown Trenton (The Station, various spots) — Fri, Aug 14, 5pm–8pm Grab a bite from local spots (Traceyj’s Kitchen, Health is Wealth, The Lobby Club, Gyro Express, Big Easy) and catch live music from The Believers at Exit 7A, 9 W Front St, 5–7pm. Last chance to visit 1911 Smokehouse before they close!

🎨 Downtown Gets Up!
📍 Mercer County Community College, Kerney Hall, 102 N. Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08608 — Fri, Aug 14, 7pm–9pm A celebration of art & culture in Trenton featuring a screening of “Wild Style” and a Q&A with director Charlie Ahearn, hosted by TAG Museum.

🏠 Househeads United 10 Year Anniversary House Music Festival
📍 Mill Hill Park, Trenton, NJ — Sat, Aug 15, 12pm–8pm A house music festival featuring DJ Eddie Ed, DJ Antonio Garcia, DJ Mike Dunn, and DJ Coflo, with MC Ras Anthony and sound by Jihad Muhammad. After party at Cooper’s, $20.

🎨 Jersey Fresh Jam
📍 1 Terracycle Way, Trenton, NJ — Sat, Aug 15, 12pm–7pm Save the date for this graffiti and street art event — more details at jerseyfreshjam.com (http://jerseyfreshjam.com/)

Want more events; check our events calendar at http://downtowntrenton.com/events

We’d love to see you out and about downtown, experiencing our amazing city! TDA is proud to help spotlight events from businesses and organizations across Trenton. For the latest updates, be sure to check each host’s website or social media page.

08/11/2026

Revolutionary Mile is returning to Downtown Trenton on October 15,2026 🏙️ A celebration of the city’s diversity and community spirit. We’re inviting teams to participate in one of two ways:

Running: Teams compete for the fastest combined time, bringing speed, strategy and teamwork to the course.

Historic Footsteps Walk: A more relaxed pace along the same route, with storytelling prompts and discovery points highlighting Trenton’s pivotal role in American history.

The Revolutionary Mile is designed to do more than bring people together for a run or walk.

It helps:

- Drive foot traffic to downtown businesses
- Increase awareness of Trenton’s rich history
- Encourage wellness and active lifestyles
- Strengthen community connections
- Support ongoing revitalization efforts in downtown Trenton
- A great excuse for some team bonding outside the office

This event demonstrates how history, culture and commerce can work together to create meaningful community impact.

However your team chooses to participate, it’s a great opportunity to get your organization involved and show support for Trenton. Registration is open now — details in the comments/link below.

Watch Full YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElbqGLsANlY&t=2s

We’re excited to see you there. Whether you’re racing for first place or taking in the sights, we’ll be cheering you on to the finish line! 💙
Register now for the Early Bird Special: https://www.trenton-downtown.com/events/revolutionary-mile

08/05/2026

Can’t get enough summer events? Here’s what else is on the calendar in Trenton this week!

🔥 First Friday Farewell�📍 1911 Smokehouse BBQ, 11 W Front St, Trenton, NJ 08608 — Fri, Aug 7, 5pm�Presented by 1911 Smokehouse BBQ, with food, music, and fun featuring Fatha Ramzee & Friends. Bring your chairs — tents reserved for elders!

🎧 Downtown Trenton Lunchtime House Session�📍 Cathedral Square, North Warren St – Hanover Place, Downtown Trenton — Thu, Aug 6, 12pm–6pm�An afternoon of house music presented by One Love Entertainment and Andrew Bobbit & Friends, with DJ Swell, DJ House, DJ Frankie Vibe, Rick Fletcher, and DJ Bark Da Ripper.

🎨 Artist Gallery Walk�📍 Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park — Sun, Aug 9, 2–4pm�Step into the galleries of Ellarslie Open 43 for an evening of art and conversation, with 5-minute mini-talks from exhibiting artists and light refreshments. Reserve your spot at http://ellarslie.org/events.

🪢 Capital City Double Dutch
📍 Mill Hill Park, Trenton, NJ 08618 — Sat, Aug 8, 11am–4pm
A celebration of health & fitness for all ages and skill levels! Walk/run, workouts, yoga, a resource info session, plus the double dutch competition, music, games, and prizes!

Want more events; check our events calendar at http://downtowntrenton.com/events

��*We’d love to see you out and about downtown, experiencing our amazing city! TDA is proud to help spotlight events from businesses and organizations across Trenton. For the latest updates, be sure to check each host’s website or social media page.

08/03/2026

Nobody wants p**p shoes 😠

Downtown Trenton is changing, and you can feel it.

With The Bell, The Continental, and The Aleda open, plus the Van Sciver Building and Old City Hall conversion on the way, the residential boom is real.

Did you know?:

🐶 Urban planners often estimate one dog for every 4-5 households in major cities, a ratio that downtown Trenton is rapidly approaching.

🐶 Urban areas house the majority of America’s dogs, with cities accounting for 70% of all animal intakes nationwide.

So we did what any responsible downtown would do:

We installed doggie bag stations throughout downtown, complete with bags and signage that gently (and humorously) remind pet owners to do their part.

Downtown is officially a pet‑friendly business district. 🐕

Check out the full article on our website at http://downtownconnects.com

Sign up for our weekly emails for more stories and what’s happening in the city!

**ptrenton

07/29/2026

Some more fun summer events in Trenton! Don’t forget, there’s so much more you can see on our events page too!

🎉 Sembrando Raíces: Trenton Puerto Rican Festival
📍 Mill Hill Park, Trenton — Sun, Aug 2, 12–7pm
A Puerto Rican festival with live music from DJ Coquí and a full lineup of artists, plus food, culture, and family fun!

✨ Find Your Spark
📍 MCCC, James Kearney Campus (Kerney Hall KC229) — Thu, July 30, 3–5pm
A free event for youth ages 13–21 exploring future careers through vision boards, music, raffles, and more.

🏀 Take It to the Streets Block Party
📍 Breunig Avenue Park — Mon, Aug 3, 4–8pm
Free summer fun with football, basketball, volleyball, skateboarding, and face paint.

🇺🇸 National Night Out (NNO) 2026
📍 Cadwalader Park, Trenton — Tue, Aug 4, 5–8pm (rain date Aug 11)
An evening of community and public safety with Trenton Police, free and open to all.

Want more events; check our events calendar here: https://www.trenton-downtown.com/events/events-calendar

*We’d love to see you out and about downtown, experiencing our amazing city! TDA is proud to help spotlight events from businesses and organizations across Trenton. For the latest updates, be sure to check each host’s website or social media page.

07/28/2026

To help keep our neighborhood clean, we’ve launched our Scoop the P**p campaign by installing dog waste stations stocked with free bags and placing funny reminder signs throughout downtown 🐶

If you’re out with your pup:

🐾 Grab a free bag from one of our stations.
💩 Pick up after your dog.
🗑️ Toss it in the nearest trash can.

Shoutout to our Clean Team, who work hard every day to keep downtown looking its best. Let’s make their job a little easier. Pick up after your pup!

Which sign is your favorite? 😉

Read about our Scoop The P**p campaign at
https://bit.ly/3RAHsdq

**ptrenton

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16 E. Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ
08608

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http://www.DowntownTrenton.com/

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