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The city of Trenton is known as a center for arts and entertainment, with numerous art galleries and museums, cultural and historic sites and performing arts venues. TDA will be sharing both virtual and in-person events on this calendar, as well as in our monthly "EventSource" eblast.
When:
Sep 20
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12 to 6 pm
Where:
19 Everett Alley
Presented annual by Artworks, 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.
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Sep 25
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10 am to 3 pm
Where:
New Jersey State Museum
Fun and spooky activities in the Riverview Court at the New Jersey State Museum, including slime making, skeleton puzzles, cauldron bean bag toss, and more! Plus the Trick-or-Treat Costume Parade starting at 12 pm.
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Oct 16
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5 pm
Where:
Race starts at N Warren and W Front Streets
Registrations are now open for the Revolutionary Mile, a high-energy corporate team building event and historical walk through downtown Trenton on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The Revolutionary Mile consists of two signature events: a competitive 1.55-mile run and an educational stroll (or “historic footsteps” walk) on the same course.
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Sep 16
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5 to 7 pm
Where:
Cadwalader Park
Get creative and have fun! Come paint in Cadwalader Park! And enjoy music, refreshments and community spirit. Get creative and have fun!
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Sep 17
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5 to 7 pm
Where:
Trenton Free Public Library
The Trenton Free Public Library presents Board Game Nights on Wednesdays in September. For ages 6 to 12.
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Sep 19
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7 to 9 pm
Where:
Unity Square Park
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a Latin dance social and salsa class in Unity Square Park!
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Sep 20
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11 am to 3 pm
Where:
New Jersey State Museum
The Bureau of Natural History will host “Ecosystems at Risk” conservation open house in collaboration with the New Jersey DEP, highlighting the Museum's exhibition “Ecosystems at Risk: Threatened & Endangered in NJ” and some of the conservation projects taking place throughout the state.
More Info ➤When:
Sep 20
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12 to 6 pm
Where:
Cadwalader Park
The City of Trenton Department of Health and Human Services is proud to partner with Operation Capital City – Omar Aikens for the 5th Annual Sickle Cell Awareness: Cookout for a Cause!⠀
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Sep 23
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5 to 7 pm
Where:
Mill Hill Park
Get creative and have fun! Join for painting at Mill Hill Park!
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Sep 26
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7 to 9 pm
Where:
Mill Hill Park Bridge
Come to the Mill Hill Park Bridge for The Assunpink Shuffle Line Dancing!
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Sep 29
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12 to 1 pm
Where:
Online
Please join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month as Dr. Benjamin Lapidus uncovers the rich history of Cuban culture, through music, in New Jersey over the last 100 years.
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Sep 30
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5 to 7 pm
Where:
Villa Park, Lyndale Ave
Get creative and have fun! Join us for painting in Villa Park!
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Oct 4
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7 pm
Where:
The Mill Hill Playhouse
A free staged reading at the Mill Hill Playhouse that is part drama, part Wonderland, part circus performance, and is about a Trenton-based family as they navigate the U.S. education system. EDULAND will have a free public stage reading on October 4th. RSVP at www.passagetheatre.org/tickets
More Info ➤When:
Oct 10
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6:15 pm
Where:
New Jersey State Museum
Come to the Planetarium at the New Jersey State Museum for a free extended star talk, then we'll drive to Washington Crossing State Park for live viewing.
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Oct 10
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6 to 8 pm
Where:
Franklin Park
Come out to Franklin Park for Bailemos! A Latin dance social and salsa class!
More Info ➤When:
Oct 11
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9:30 to 10:15 am
Where:
New Jersey State Museum
The NJ State Museum's Small Explorers program is for families with children ages 1-5. In this program, we will read "Night Animals," learn about animal tracks and pretend to go camping!
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Oct 17
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7 to 9 pm
Where:
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie
Our jazz cafe setting takes on a note of blue with two legends performing together at Ellarslie—Joe Zook and Paul Plumeri.
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Oct 17
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6 to 8 pm
Where:
George Page Park
Come out to George Page Park for a night of house music under the stars!
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Oct 24
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Where:
New Jersey State Museum
Come to the Planetarium at the New Jersey State Museum for a free extended star talk, then we'll drive to Washington Crossing State Park for live viewing.
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Oct 24
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6 to 8 pm
Where:
Mill Hill Park Bridge
Come to Mill Hill Park for Milonga! A night of tango music and dance lessons!
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Nov 30
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November 30, 2025
Where:
CURE Insurance Arena
Princeton will look for their third win in the Deborah Heart and Lung Center Jersey Jam,
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Feb 13
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Mar 15
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Where:
CURE Insurance Arena
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire 2026 Tour brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life,
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Feb 22
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3 pm
Where:
Historic Trenton Masonic Lodge, 100 Barrack Street
This all-string chamber program opens with the elegant and expressive voice of 17th-century composer Isabella Leonarda.
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Mar 1
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4 pm
Where:
Patriots Theater Ballroom
Guest conductor Kenneth Bean — a rising star known for his engaging presence and musical sensitivity — leads this chamber orchestra program celebrating the interplay of winds and strings.
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Apr 11
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7:30 pm
Where:
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
Conductor Kyle Ritenauer leads a richly expressive program of sweeping Romanticism and vivid color.
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May 3
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3 pm
Where:
Passage Theatre
This concert brings you back to that time in history as we features countertenor Filippo Mineccia accompanied by a string ensemble. It’s Baroque music like you’ve never heard it before!
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May 17
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4 pm
Where:
New Jersey State Museum Auditorium
Conductor Joshua Gersen brings a fresh and inspiring perspective to this season finale, celebrating American voices through powerful storytelling and unforgettable sound.
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Sep 11
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Oct 19
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Where:
New Jersey Photography Forum: Fall Is in the Air
Highlighting the beauty and atmosphere of the autumn season, the 75 photographs in this exhibition capture what fall looks like to the exhibiting photographers.
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Oct 25
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May 17
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Where:
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
The season will feature five unique orchestra concerts with five distinguished conductors, plus four chamber music series concerts.
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Oct 31
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Nov 16
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Where:
Mill Hill Playhouse
Our production will be unlike any of this classic play done before it. Dutchman and the Slave will be done as one play. Act one and Act two.
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Jan 30
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Feb 15
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Various
Where:
Mill Hill Playhouse
World Premiere! By David Robson. Directed by Brishen Miller.
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