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As the holiday season lights up Downtown Trenton, we invite you to celebrate the traditions, culture and community spirit that make this time of year so special.
December brings a fun and festive lineup of popular events, from the Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall to the Mill Hill Holiday House Tour and more—including dozens of new and returning historic happenings during Patriots Week.
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Christmas Tree Lighting
(and Parade Through the City)
Friday, December 5
5 to 8 PM
Trenton City Hall
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The ceremony features musical performances, Santa Claus, and refreshments. The Christmas Tree Lighting is a decades-old tradition, and our participation serves to link our rich past, present, and bright future.
The parade through the city begins at City Hall at 3 pm.
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Trenton2Nite
Friday, December 12, 5 to 8 PM
Various locations downtown
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This multi-venue celebration, happening the second Friday of the month, invites attendees to eat, drink, shop, catch live music, view art, and experience the renewed energy of Trenton’s walkable downtown district.
Support Trenton businesses, celebrate local artists, and enjoy a night full of festive fun, food, music, and cash prizes!
Come out for a night of community, creativity, and holiday cheer!
Invite your friends and family — let’s make Downtown Trenton shine!
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Holly Folly Film Festival
PRESENTED BY: Passage Theatre and Trenton Film Society
LOCATION: Mill Hill Playhouse
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Enjoy a curated lineup of classic and contemporary holiday films for all ages, alongside a variety of fun activities. Refreshments available.
Dec 4: “The Preacher’s Wife,” PG, 7:30 pm
Dec 5: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” PG-13, 5 and 7:30 pm
Dec 6: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” PG, 5:30 pm, right after the Mill Hill Holiday House Tour with a Pre- Show Holiday Reception
Dec 7: “The Polar Express,” G, 1:30 and 4 pm
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SATURDAY, DEC 6, 10 AM to 12 PM
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Holiday Ornament Workshop
PRESENTED BY: Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie
LOCATION: 299 Parkside Avenue
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Get in the spirit of the season with this FREE Family Holiday Ornament Workshop! Not only are we providing ornament materials — but hot chocolate and holiday treats, too!
Make two beautiful ornaments—one to give as a gift and one to share—with the @trenthousemuseum community tree display!
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SATURDAY, DEC 6, 10 AM to 12 PM
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Reconnecting Trenton’s Riverfront
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Walks
LOCATION: Start and strop at Cooper’s Riverview
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Explore the future of Trenton’s riverfront. This is your chance to:
• Walk the future boulevard
• Imagine new open space and riverfront connections
• Share ideas and feedback in a hands-on setting
Let’s walk, envision snd shape the future together! Meeting point (start and end): Cooper’s Riverview
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SATURDAY, DEC 6, 10 AM to 2 PM
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Heroes Holiday Giving Dinner
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Fire Department J
LOCATION: 244 Perry Street
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Join Trenton Fire Department for the Heroes Holiday Giving Dinner on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at 244 Perry St. Walk-up friendly and open to all.
To volunteer or donate, please contact Capt. Torrey Sykes at 609-696-3950.
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SATURDAY, DEC 6, 12 to 5 PM
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Mill Hill Holiday House Tour
PRESENTED BY: Mill Hill Society
LOCATION: Starts at Artworks, 19 Everett Alley
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Homes will display special decorations, with some homeowners offering holiday music, refreshments, and delightful conversation.
The Mill Hill Holiday House and Window Tour started 58 years ago, and is Mill Hill’s signature event and a Trenton tradition.
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SATURDAY, DEC 6, 12 to 5 PM
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Holiday Pop Up Shopping Event
PRESENTED BY: Shanae Michelle Boutique
LOCATION: Joyce Kilmer School, 1300 Stuyvesant Avenue
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Stop by and shop! Over 40 vendors! This is a great opportunity to get some amazing holiday gifts.
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Additional December dates: Dec 13, 20
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Freedom Winter Skate Program
PRESENTED BY: Freedom Skate
LOCATION: 675 S Clinton Avenue
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The Trenton Winter Skate Program is a weekly event series that takes place on Saturdays during the winter. It includes open skate sessions, board giveaways for at-risk youth, live music performances, women and queer skate meet-ups, and other positive community events.
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Winter Meteor Shower Talk
PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 W State Street
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Trying to catch a shooting star? Come to the Planetarium for a free talk with Michael Pedowitz, State Museum Planetarium Technician, and learn about the Geminid and Quadrantid meteor showers, including when, where, and how to look for them.
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WEDNESDAY, DEC 10, 3 to 4 PM
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Ornament Decorating
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Free Public Library
LOCATION: 120 Academy Street
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Head down to the Children’s Room at the Trenton Free Public Library and make an ornament for your Christmas tree this year!
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THURSDAY, DEC 11, 6 to 7 PM
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Joy to the World
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Circus Squad
LOCATION: 675 Clinton Avenue
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The Trenton Circus Squad is excited to lift the community’s spirit with a FREE show that showcases the skills they’ve developed over the last few months. Tenth-anniversary t-shirts and other merchandise will be for sale. Every bag of popcorn sold is a donation to our cause.
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SATURDAY, DEC 13, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Small Explorers – Space Extravaganza!
PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 W State Street
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This special event is a winter solstice tradition and the only session to include a Planetarium show. Families will have the opportunity to learn more about the Earth’s moon and participate in activities that engage them in observation and play.
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Scuttled by Revolution: Vandalia and the Grand Ohio Company
PRESENTED BY: William Trent House
LOCATION: 15 Market Street
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A talk by author and longtime research consultant with the William Trent House Museum, Jason Cherry.
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SATURDAY, DEC 13, 6 to 9 PM
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The Red Dot 10×10 Fundraising Exhibition Opening Reception
PRESENTED BY: Artworks
LOCATION: 19 Everett Alley
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The 10×10 Red Dot Fundraising Exhibition is a chance for the novice to test the waters of original art, experienced artists to help Artworks fund continued programming, and an opportunity for the collector to build their art collection.
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SATURDAY, DEC 20, 4:15 PM
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Science Under the Stars: An Astronomer’s View on Climate – Milankovitch Cycles
PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 W State Street
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Come to the Planetarium for a free talk with Dr. Jacob Hamer, Museum Assistant Curator of Planetarium Education.
Learn how astronomy and climate science are intimately connected, and how New Jersey rocks have something to say about these cycles!
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Heritage Trees Lighting Reception
PRESENTED BY: William Trent House
LOCATION: 15 Market Street
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Each year the Trent House invites community groups to decorate a tree with symbols of their history and mission.
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TUESDAY, DEC 23, 2 to 5 PM
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Kwanzaa 365 Kinara Lighting Ceremony
PRESENTED BY: Smith Family Foundation and the City of Trenton
LOCATION: Trenton City Hall
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The Kinara Lighting Ceremony is a beautiful tradition honoring Kwanzaa’s second principle, Kujichagulia, which is a call to define, name, create for, and speak for oneself in our families, communities, and nation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and connect with the community during this meaningful season.
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Trenton’s Patriots Week 2025 returns with historic battle reenactments, a Colonial Ball, lectures, music, tours and family activities. Most activities are FREE!
Here are just some of the activities planned.
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FRIDAY, DEC 26, 2 to 3 PM
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Revolutionary Tea Party
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Free Public Library
LOCATION: 120 Academy Street
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Certified tea specialists Deborah and Michael Raab offer a special presentation on Colonial-era tea parties in the Colonies. Includes a tea tasting!
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FRIDAY, DEC 26, 7 to 10 PM
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Colonial Ball
PRESENTED BY: Old Barracks Museum
LOCATION: Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack Street
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Mingle with the soldiers of the Battle of Trenton and learn their favorite dance steps! You’ll be whisked away into the past as you learn the dance steps from Sue Dupre while John Burkhalter, Timothy O’Connor, and Ridley and Anne Enslow perform music.
Refreshments will be served.
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DEC 26 – DEC 31, 12, 1 and 2 PM
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1776 Sky Talks in the Planetarium
PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 W State Street
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Visit the Planetarium during Patriots Week to hear about the night sky George Washington and his army would have seen on Dec. 25, 1776, if there wasn’t a storm!
The 1776 Sky Talk is included before each show, except the 3 pm show. Offered on Dec. 26, 27, 28 and Dec. 30 & 31.
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Battle of Trenton Reenactment
(First Reenactment)
PRESENTED BY: Old Barracks Museum
LOCATION: Begins at the Battle of Trenton Monument
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Immerse yourself in history while reenactors fight through the first battle of Trenton. The battle reenactment takes place along Warren and Broad Streets between the Trenton Battle Monument (350 N. Warren St) and Mill Hill Park (corner of Front and Broad Streets).
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SATURDAY, DEC 27, 12 and 2 PM
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The Trouble with Trenton Puppet Show
PRESENTED BY: Old Barracks Museum
LOCATION: Warren Street Plaza (Corner of Hanover Street and Warren Street)
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A “mini” historical look at some amazing American history presented with marionettes and rod puppets–and lots of help from the audience! The free show includes live music, large puppets and props.
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SATURDAY, DEC 27, 12 to 2 PM
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Tavern Talk
PRESENTED BY: 120 East State and River Horse Brewing
LOCATION: 120 East State Street
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Calling all history-curious brewery enthusiasts to join RevolutionNJ in the age-old tradition of debating revolutionary ideas in bars with friends.
Come to an afternoon of immersive history at 120 East State with beer served by River Horse Brewing Co.
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Hogmanay Scottish Celebration of the New Year
PRESENTED BY: William Trent House
LOCATION: 15 Market Street
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Hogmanay is the traditional celebration of the new year in Scotland, and the William Trent House Museum commemorates Trent’s Scottish heritage with a Hogmanay program.
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Battle of Trenton Reenactment
(Second Reenactment)
PRESENTED BY: Old Barracks Museum
LOCATION: Begins at the Battle of Trenton Monument
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The second battle takes place between State Street and Mill Hill Park beginning with a short commemorative ceremony at the 1st Presbyterian Church (120 E State Street). The majority of the reenactment takes place in Mill Hill Park, corner of Front and Broad Streets.
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SATURDAY, DEC 27, 4 to 6:30 PM
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Assunpink Firewalk & Reading of Thomas Paine’s The American Crisis
PRESENTED BY: City of Trenton
LOCATION: Mill Hill Park
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Enjoy live traditional music, warm drinks and cookies on the park’s Iron Bridge, followed by the dramatic lighting of 13 torches along the banks of the historic Assunpink Creek and a dramatic reading of Thomas Paine’s “The American Crisis.”
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SATURDAY, DEC 27, 5:30 PM
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Pub Crawl*
PRESENTED BY: Taste Trenton
LOCATION: Starts at the Lobby Club, 17 E Front Street
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Revolutionary/Colonial garb optional and welcomed! No fee, just pay for your own food and drink as you go. Don’t forget to tip your servers & bartenders! This year’s Patriots’ password is: “Anais’s Short Beer.”
*Must be 21 to attend
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MONDAY, DEC 29, 2 to 3 PM
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Songs and Stories of the Revolution
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Free Public Library
LOCATION: 120 Academy Street
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Dressed in Colonial garb, story-teller and musician Matthew Dodd performs stories and songs, reliving Colonial New Jersey during the American Revolution.
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Civil War Flag Unveiling
PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 West State Street
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Flag historian Dr. David Martin and Curator of Cultural History Nicholas Ciotola present the history of five new flags to be unveiled in the New Jersey State Museum exhibition, The Civil War Flag Collection of New Jersey.
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New Year’s Eve Celebration Concert featuring conductor Ruth Och
PRESENTED BY: Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey
LOCATION: Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
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Celebrate the turning of the year with a program that dances across borders and centuries, from the swirling romance of Strauss’s “Blue Danube” to fiery selections from Bizet’s “Carmen,” featuring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Barbara Rearick.
*Pre-concert organ recital by Ian Fraser at 7:10pm
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks LIVE ‘Glow-N-Fire’
PRESENTED BY: CURE Arena
LOCATION: CURE Arena
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Watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life. Don’t miss this high-energy show filled with thrilling action for the whole family!
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Postcards from Italy – String Sextet
PRESENTED BY: Capital Philharmonic of NJ
LOCATION: Masonic Temple, Barrack Street
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Pack your musical bags and take a journey through sun-soaked landscapes and centuries of Italian inspiration.
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The New Beginning USA
PRESENTED BY: New Japan Pro Wrestling
LOCATION: CURE Arena
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Don’t miss when the King of Sports brings another high-energy-filled night of pro-wrestling action to Trenton.
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The Harlem Globetrotters 100-Year Tour
PRESENTED BY: CURE Arena
LOCATION: CURE Arena
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This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” and 100 Years of Heart-Pounding Thrills!
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Brew Fest
PRESENTED BY: CURE Arena
LOCATION: CURE Arena
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Grab your steins and rally your crew — The 3rd Annual Red, White & Brew Fest is coming, with over 50 craft beers, wines and spirits to sample from some of the best local and regional makers.
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Disney on Ice
PRESENTED BY: CURE Arena
LOCATION: CURE Arena
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Tickets are now on sale.
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FALL 2025 FORWARD NEWSLETTER
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The fall 2025 edition of the Forward newsletter is available.
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NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS DECEMBER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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FOOD PANTRY AT LAWRENCE LIBRARY
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In a few weeks, the US Senate’s Special Committee on Aging is holding a hearing about the importance of community living for older adults and people with disabilities. Senate staff is collecting stories and statements about the importance of programs that allow people with disabilities and older adults to participate in their communities.
These include Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Centers for Independent Living (CILs), and other services and supports, such as those that help people thrive in places like education and work settings. The hearing will place a special focus on the importance of HCBS.
To submit your story for the congressional record, please email hcbs@aging.senate.gov by close of business on Monday, December 8. Please include your submission as a Word document or PDF attachment. If you include your statement in the body of the email, it will be converted into a Word document and submitted it for the record.
By submitting your story to this email address, you are consenting for it to be added to the congressional record as part of the hearing.
If you have any questions or would like to attend the hearing, please contact Grace Hart, Policy Advisor, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, Senate Special Committee on Aging, at Grace_Hart@aging.senate.gov.
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UPCOMING BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENTS:
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Good Afternoon!
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We’re putting on some of our largest events of the year back to back this week! Here’s what’s coming up:
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Our real estate investors private chef dinner will be tonight! We have 54 participants so far, and are being served by a celebrity chef! Sponsored by Renovo Financial.
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The NJx Venture Summit, our semi-annual New Jersey Startup Conference, is all day tomorrow, December 3rd in Skillman, NJ. 130 guests registered, and all startup pitch slots are now filled. Use the code COGENTXMAS30 for 30% off your ticket. There will be a holiday party at 4pm where we will raffle off some great prizes too, including an iPad, several gift cards, custom bedding from Adjust Your Sleep Mattress Boutique, Cane Garden Rum Punch and more!
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Our annual holiday party on Thursday, December 4th in Lambertville, NJ. You have to try our infamous “Sorbet in the Sauna” station! This is one of our most iconic gatherings of the year, and an exciting conclusion to our 2025 event calendar!
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Finally, our next general executive social dinner is happening on January 6th! (Early Bird open!)
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The bus crawl last week was amazing!!! You’ll have to consider joining us for our next one in February. We have some exciting events in the works to start off the new year including a Valentine’s tea party social, a speakeasy casino night, and more!
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Go Birds! Trying on Eagles Super Bowl rings during the bus crawl with Radhi Fernandez, founder of FAIYA Hot Sauce, Conrad Ruiz, founder of Well Aware.
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Have a terrific Tuesday!
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Empower your mind and future at our Aging Wisely event on Monday, December 8, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. This informative presentation offers valuable guidance for seniors and caregivers.
For more information or to register, click the button below.
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What’s Happening in Trenton?
30+ Events in This Issue of EventSource
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Looking for something to do? There is a lot happening around Trenton, and many events are free.
As we head into the holidays, we also hope you keep our local businesses in mind. For some businesses, especially in retail, this is a make-or-break time of the year. Help them make it! Shop local this holiday season. Become a member of one of our arts organizations. Have a bite to eat at one of our wonderful restaurants.
We are excited to share that many new businesses are about to open in downtown Trenton. Stay cnonnected to TDA for business updates and happenings.
And have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Hosting an event you’d like us to share? Send it along!
Submit your event by clicking on the link below.
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Trenton2Nite
Friday, November 14, 5 to 8 PM
Hub 13
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This multi-venue celebration, happening the second Friday of the month, invites attendees to eat, drink, shop, catch live music with Mel T and Joel Smith, view art, and experience the renewed energy of Trenton’s walkable downtown district.
Features open mic, free music, art shows, happy hours, and more!
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Dutchman and The Slave
October 31 – November 16
Passage Theatre at the Mill Hill Playhouse
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Passage Theatre’s bold reimagining of “Dutchman and The Slave”—now officially Barrymore Recommended—recounts the journey of one man and one woman through seduction, rupture, and revolution. What begins as a charged flirtation between strangers on a train unfolds, years later, into a reckoning between former lovers divided by war, race, and history itself.
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MEL at 90: The Revival of Realism
October 23 – January 5
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie
299 Parkside Avenue
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Mel Leipzig was a mentor, teacher, catalyst and keystone in the greater Trenton arts community for many decades. The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie is leading a series of exhibitions that celebrate Mel Leipzig’s life.
“The Revival of Realism,” curated by Joan Perkes, features works by Mel Leipzig, Lois Dodd, Alan Bennett, Linda Pochesi, Laura Tryon Jennings and others.
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Poetry Workshop + Poetry Slam
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Free Public Library
LOCATION: 120 Academy Street
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Learn all about acrostic poems and write one out of your name. Afterwards share it with the group! We snap instead of clap.
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Breaking the Frame Opening Reception
PRESENTED BY: Artworks Trenton
LOCATION: 19 Everett Alley
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Breaking the Frame is a month-long exhibition presented by the Trenton Community A-Team (TCAT) in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
Running from October 28 through November 26, 2025, this powerful showcase features the creativity and resilience of Trenton’s self-taught artists, inviting audiences to look beyond stereotypes and into the lives and talents of the city’s vibrant creative community.
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Depths of My Sole–Solo Opening
PRESENTED BY: ArtWorks
LOCATION: 19 Everett Alley
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Step into Depths of My Sole, a striking solo exhibition by Trenton artist FlyKickz, taking over the main gallery at Artworks Trenton.
This vibrant collection features more than twenty-five new works crafted entirely from upcycled sneakers, transforming everyday materials into intricate and powerful works of art.
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SATURDAY, NOV 8, 9:30 to 10:15 AM
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Small Explorers – Harvest Celebrations
PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 W State Street
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Small Explorers Learning Together is the Museum’s program for children ages 1 – 5 and their caregivers. For Native American Heritage Month, explore Lenape harvest traditions and community celebrations.
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Additional November dates: Nov 15, 22, 29
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Freedom Winter Skate Program
PRESENTED BY: Freedom Skate
LOCATION: 675 S Clinton Avenue
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The Trenton Winter Skate Program is a weekly event series that takes place on Saturdays during the winter. It includes open skate sessions, board giveaways for at-risk youth, live music performances, women and queer skate meet-ups, and other positive community events.
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Get on Down: Reflections
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Circus Squad
LOCATION: 675 Clinton Avenue
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For a decade, Trenton Circus Squad has been building community and developing talent, inspiring youth to take big leaps and delighting audiences in Trenton and beyond.
The “Get on Down: Reflections fundraiser features an unforgettable night of circus, celebration and reflection.
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WEDNESDAY, NOV 12, 10 AM to 12 PM
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Movie Mornings –“You’ve Got Mail”
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Free Public Library
LOCATION: 120 Academy Street
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Strangers Joe Fox and Kathleen Kelly live and work near each other on New York’s Upper West Side.
After meeting anonymously in an Internet chat room, they find themselves confiding their innermost secrets–everything except their identities.
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Teen Art Hour
PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 W State Street
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This is an after-school art-making program for teens, ages 14 and up, that will run the 2nd Thursday every monthly through June.
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Make Your Own Pet Rock
(Ages 6-12)
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Free Public Library
LOCATION: 120 Academy Street
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Pet rocks make great pets! The Children’s Room has everything needed to create and bring home a pet rock.
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Small Explorers – Rock Your Mocs
PRESENTED BY: ArtWorks
LOCATION: 19 Everett Alley
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Join the New Jersey State Museum in the Discovery Den to hear a story and make a craft to take home. Story Time is for children ages 2-8 and their caregivers. This month we’re reading “Rock Your Mocs” by Laurel Goodluck.
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SATURDAY, NOV 15, 4:15 PM
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Science Under the Stars
The Big … What?
PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 W State Street
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A century of physics has placed a singular moment of the creation of the universe—the “big bang”—squarely in the public eye as a fact about our world. How well does this hold up? Joshua Shterenberg of Princeton University will lead this conversation.
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Glorious Sound of Brass
PRESENTED BY: Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey
LOCATION: St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 335 Adeline Street
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Enjoy an afternoon of brilliant brass music in the stunning acoustics of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church. Whether you’re a brass enthusiast or simply love great live music, this concert is sure to uplift and entertain!
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Elmo and Friends Say Hello
PRESENTED BY: CURE Insurance Arena
LOCATION: 81 Hamilton Avenue
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At Elmo and Friends Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!
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SATURDAY, NOV 22, 6 to 9 PM
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20th Stop the Wrecking Ball
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Historical Society
LOCATION: The Historic Bishop’s House on Greenwood Avenue
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Join the Preservation Committee of the Trenton Historical Society to celebrate Trenton history and support Restore Trenton! grants at an elegant evening in a historic space.
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FreeStyle Forever
PRESENTED BY: Cooper’s Live
LOCATION: 50 Riverview Plaza
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A night of fun, dancing and nostalgia featuring FreeStyle Forever Band at Cooper’s Riverview!
Tickets for general admission, reserved seating and VIP reserved seating. You can pay at the door. For the best seats, buy online.
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Candle Making
PRESENTED BY: Trenton Free Public Library
LOCATION: 120 Academy Street
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Learn how to make festive and colorful rolled candles using sheets of beeswax, no melting required! Perfect for use as decoration or as part of a table centerpiece.
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Jersey Jam: Princeton Tigers vs. Saint Joseph’s Hawks
PRESENTED BY: CURE Arena
LOCATION: CURE Arena
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FRIDAY, DEC 5, 4:30 to 8 PM
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Christmas Tree Lighting
PRESENTED BY: City of Trenton
LOCATION: City Hall
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The ceremony features musical performances, Santa Claus, and refreshments. The Christmas Tree Lighting is a decades-old tradition, and our participation serves to link our rich past, present, and bright future.
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Winter Meteor Shower Talk
PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 W State Street
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Trying to catch a shooting star? Come to the Planetarium for a free talk with Michael Pedowitz, State Museum Planetarium Technician, and learn about the Geminid and Quadrantid meteor showers, including when, where, and how to look for them.
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Scuttled by Revolution: Vandalia and the Grand Ohio Company
PRESENTED BY: William Trent House
LOCATION: 15 Market Street
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A talk by Jason Cherry. More details to follow.
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SATURDAY, DEC 20, 4:15 PM
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Science Under the Stars: An Astronomer’s View on Climate – Milankovitch Cycles
PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 W State Street
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Come to the Planetarium for a free talk with Dr. Jacob Hamer, Museum Assistant Curator of Planetarium Education.
Learn how astronomy and climate science are intimately connected, and how New Jersey rocks have something to say about these cycles!
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Heritage Trees Lighting Reception
PRESENTED BY: Trent House
LOCATION: 15 Market Street
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Each year the Trent House invites community groups to decorate a tree with symbols of their history and mission.
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Hogmanay Scottish Celebration of the New Year
PRESENTED BY: William Trent House
LOCATION: 15 Market Street
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Hogmanay is the traditional celebration of the new year in Scotland, and the William Trent House Museum commemorates Trent’s Scottish heritage with a Hogmanay program.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks LIVE ‘Glow-N-Fire’
PRESENTED BY: CURE Arena
LOCATION: CURE Arena
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Watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life. Don’t miss this high-energy show filled with thrilling action for the whole family!
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Postcards from Italy – String Sextet
PRESENTED BY: Capital Philharmonic of NJ
LOCATION: Masonic Temple, Barrack Street
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Pack your musical bags and take a journey through sun-soaked landscapes and centuries of Italian inspiration.
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The Harlem Globetrotters 100-Year Tour
PRESENTED BY: CURE Arena
LOCATION: CURE Arena
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This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” and 100 Years of Heart-Pounding Thrills!
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Brew Fest
PRESENTED BY: CURE Arena
LOCATION: CURE Arena
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Grab your steins and rally your crew — The 3rd Annual Red, White & Brew Fest is coming, with over 50 craft beers, wines and spirits to sample from some of the best local and regional makers.
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Disney on Ice
PRESENTED BY: CURE Arena
LOCATION: CURE Arena
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Tickets are now on sale.
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UPCOMING NEW JERSEY BUSINESS MIXER
Posted as a public service for small businesses’ – we thrive together!
Thank you for supporting Homeless To Independence Inc. and the people we serve!
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NEW JERSEY DAIRY FARMS TO PURCHASE YOUR FRESH MILK:
PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL DAIRY FIRST TO MAKE SURE THEY SELL TO THE PUBLIC.
THIS MILK WILL BE FRESHER AND NOT POLLUTED WITH ALL THAT EXTRA CRAP THEY PUT IN OUR FOOD SOURCES!
YOU CAN ALSO MAKE YOUR OWN BUTTER FROM THE HEAVY CREAM YOU CAN PURCHASE FROM THE DAIRY FARMERS…
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE MANY MORE…CATCH THEM AT THE LINK…
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NEW JERSEY PICK YOUR OWN FARMS
There are 197 pick your own farms in
New Jersey, NJ!
RANGING FROM FLOWERS TO HONEY TO FRUITS AND VEGETABLES –
SITE IS FULL OF INFORMATION
https://pickyourown.farm/farms/new-jersey-nj/
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NEW JERSEY FLEA MARKETS: https://www.fleamarketmalls.com/state/nj.html
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NEW JERSEY FARMERS MARKETS:
| 26th Annual Highlands Business Partnership’s Farmers Market |
Highlands |
New Jersey |
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AG Farmers’ Market |
Toms River |
New Jersey |
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Barnegat Farmers Market |
Barnegat |
New Jersey |
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Bedminster Farmers Market |
Bedminster |
New Jersey |
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Blairstown Farmers’ Market |
Blairstown |
New Jersey |
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Bridgewater Farmer’s Market |
Bridgewater |
New Jersey |
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East Orange Farmer’s Market |
East Orange |
New Jersey |
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Hamilton Park Farmers Market |
Jersey City |
New Jersey |
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Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market |
Jersey City |
New Jersey |
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Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers Market |
Flemington |
New Jersey |
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Madison NJ Farmers Market |
Madison |
New Jersey |
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Merchantville Market Off Centre |
Merchantville |
New Jersey |
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Metuchen Farmers Market |
METUCHEN |
New Jersey |
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Morris County Winter Farmers’ Market |
Morristown |
New Jersey |
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Nutley Farmers Market |
Nutley |
New Jersey |
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Ocean City, NJ Farmers & Crafters Market |
Ocean City |
New Jersey |
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Pennington Farmers Market |
Pennington |
New Jersey |
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Riverview Farmers Market |
Jersey City |
New Jersey |
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SCOTCH PLAINS FARMERS’ MARKETPLACE |
Scotch Plains |
New Jersey |
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South Orange Farmers Market |
SOUTH ORANGE |
New Jersey |
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The Farmers’ Market at Rutherfurd Hall |
Allamuchy |
New Jersey |
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The Market at Long Valley |
Long Valley |
New Jersey |
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The Township of Little Falls Farmers Market |
Little Falls |
New Jersey |
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West Orange Farmers Market |
West Orange |
New Jersey |
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ON THE FARM MARKETS DIRECTORY FOR NEW JERSEY
| ARGOS FARM |
Forked River |
New Jersey |
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Beach View Farms |
Manahawkin |
New Jersey |
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Beemerville Orchard |
Sussex |
New Jersey |
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Bills Figs |
Flemington |
New Jersey |
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Blue Moon Acres: Certified Organic Farm and Market |
Pennington |
New Jersey |
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Bobolink (llc) Dairy |
Milford |
New Jersey |
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Brodhecker Farm LLC |
Newton |
New Jersey |
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Burjans Pumpkin Festival |
Flemington |
New Jersey |
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C & R Perfect Pick Farm |
Lafayette |
New Jersey |
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Cherry Grove Farm |
Lawrenceville |
New Jersey |
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Dancing Waters Farm |
Hampton |
New Jersey |
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DiMeo Farms & Blueberry Plants Nursery |
Hammonton |
New Jersey |
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Greater Newark Conservancy |
Newark |
New Jersey |
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Grochowicz Farm Market and Deli |
Glen Gardner |
New Jersey |
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Grow It Green Urban Farm Stand |
Morristown |
New Jersey |
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GrowingDirt.com, a farm at Agrestic Acres |
Allamuchy |
New Jersey |
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Happy Day Farm |
Manalapan |
New Jersey |
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Hayniczs Orchardview Farm Market and Greenhouse |
Monroeville |
New Jersey |
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Hill Creek Farms |
Mullica Hill |
New Jersey |
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Little Hooves Romneys |
MOORESTOWN |
New Jersey |
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Mount Vernon Farms |
Vernon |
New Jersey |
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My Poppy’s Alpacas, LLC |
Plumsted |
New Jersey |
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Oasis Family Farm |
Robbinsville |
New Jersey |
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Oasis Garden Center |
Lawrenceville |
New Jersey |
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Perfect Christmas Tree Farm |
Phillipsburg |
New Jersey |
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Stiles Farm and Nursery |
Cape May Court House |
New Jersey |
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Sweet Sourland Farms |
Hopewell |
New Jersey |
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The McCanns Farm |
Elk Township |
New Jersey |
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The Original Columbus Farm & Market |
columbus |
New Jersey |
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Tidewater Natural Farms |
LEESBURG |
New Jersey |
| Von Thuns Country Farm Market |
Monmouth Junction |
New Jersey |
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Weaver’s Farm Market |
Pittsgrove |
New Jersey |
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Windy Brow Farms |
Newton |
New Jersey |
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NEW JERSEY FOOD HUBS
there are none listed on the USDA’s site
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NEW JERSEY FAIRS AND FESTIVALS:
PAGE LINK: https://www.fairsandfestivals.net/states/NJ/
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ADDICTIONS RESOURCES
PODCASTS, CLASSES, CONFERENCES, ETC.
Mercer County Community College offers a podcast for employment tips in the area. Career exploration and soft skills needed for success in today’s job market. Improve your resume, develop a plan, utilize social media, market yourself, hone your interviewing skills, become a better communicator and pinpoint your areas of improvement. Click here to listen!
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HAPPENING IN CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
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IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY ON MONDAYS
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=192392698382773&set=a.146988806256496&type=3&theater
PLEASE REACH OUT TO Ken Corson below for more information!
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THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY!
Project Medicine Drop
Drop Box Locations
The effort to stop the abuse and diversion of prescription drugs begins at home – and must include the opportunity for New Jersey consumers to dispose of their unused medications safely and securely at any time throughout the year.
With New Jersey’s Project Medicine Drop (NJPMD), we are placing secured drop boxes in the headquarters of local police departments. Consumers from anywhere in New Jersey can visit the boxes seven days a week, to drop off unneeded and expired medications – and keep them away from those at risk of abusing them.
The drop boxes accept solid pharmaceuticals such as pills, capsules, patches, inhalers, and pet medications. They cannot accept syringes or liquids.
For the hours of availability and other information, contact the police departments or call the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at (800) 242-5846.
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/meddrop/Pages/locations.aspx
POSTED 03-27-17
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MERCER COUNTY, NJ
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We have just received this:
Good afternoon all-
Governor Christie wanted to express his appreciation for all that you and the members of your organization do in our communities. I have attached a note from him recognizing your efforts. Please feel free to pass it along to your membership and anyone who deserves recognition as a volunteer.
Thank you and best wishes for continued success.
Thank You Note from Governor Christie
May 7th 2013
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NERRC is one of six Regional Resource Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The Center provides special education technical assistance to help state education agencies improve their systems of early intervention, special education and transition services for children with disabilities. Find more resources
for parents and educators in your state.
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/new_jersey/education
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Provides information, education, support and advocacy for families and professionals.
Serves all New Jersey residents with autism, including pre-school age children, youth ages 3-21, young adults
ages 14-21 and adults.
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/new_jersey/education
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“TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO HAVE COMPASSION FOR THEIR CURRENT SITUATION
AND TO HELP THEM REGARDLESS”
Ann Martin-Frey
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WE LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED WHEN IT COMES TO HELPING OTHERS!!
