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Trenton Downtown Association Happenings - October 2023

Arts and Entertainment

October 6, 2023

From: Trenton Downtown Association

Fall Favorites for All!

Fall is off to a great start here in Trenton. There are plenty of seasonal and spooky events to enjoy, like the Fall Festival, the Halloween Spooktacular, or Spooky Slime Making. No matter what you choose to do this month, it will definitely be fun!

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 3 - 7 PM

First Fridays

PRESENTED BY: African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County
LOCATION: Warren Street

This is a family-focused community event. Come out for food, music, activities and friends. Please leave alcoholic beverages and coolers at home!

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 3 - 7 PM

Fall Into Jazz '23

PRESENTED BY: Levitt Amp Trenton
LOCATION: Mill Hill Park, Trenton

Give it up for the titanic Tom Tallitsch at Fall Into Jazz ‘23. He’ll be on tenor this Saturday, but he's a man of many jazz talents.

Tom Tallitsch is a multi-instrumentalist who performs regularly at jazz clubs and venues in NYC, NJ, Philadelphia and throughout the East Coast.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2:30 PM

Pink Out

PRESENTED BY: City of Trenton Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture
LOCATION: Starts at the New Jersey State House

Head on down to the NJ State House on October 14th to join the Pink Out Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. The walk will conclude at Trenton City Hall, where there will be a Breast Cancer Awareness Ceremony featuring guest speakers,

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 & 20, 7 PM

Star Observation Event

PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 W State St, Trenton

Enjoy a Star Observation Event! Doors to the planetarium open at 6:30 p.m. and the talk begins at 7 pm. Starts at planetarium and finishes at Simpson Observatory.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 7 PM

Movies Under the Stars: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

PRESENTED BY: Trenton Thunder Baseball
LOCATION: One Thunder Road, Trenton

Grab your blankets and get ready for a FREE Movie Night Under the Stars, sponsored by Spencer Savings Bank. Concessions will be available for purchase, and there will be a 50/50 raffle to benefit HomeWorks Trenton.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2 - 3:30 PM

Trenton’s First Italian Immigrant Families

PRESENTED BY: Trent House Association
LOCATION: 15 Market St., Trenton

Tom Frascella will return to the Trent House on October 8th to discuss Giovanni Sartori and other Italian immigrants who came to Trenton in the late 1700s and early 1800s and their impact on the culture and historic events of New Jersey and the new nation. This free talk will be given in-person at the Trent House Visitor Center and broadcast simultaneously via Zoom.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7 PM

The Soul Cruisers at Cooper’s Riverview

PRESENTED BY: Cooper's Riverview
LOCATION: 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton

The Sensational Soul Cruisers are back by VERY popular demand, for a night of 60s,70s & 80s old-school classic soul, RnB, Motown and disco.

Our House DJ will be providing the dance party between sets. Get ready for a night of non-stop soul the second you walk in the door.

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SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 14 & 21, 2 - 4 PM

Plein Air Painting with John Gummere

PRESENTED BY: Artworks Trenton & the William Trent House
LOCATION: 15 Market St., Trenton

Join Artworks Trenton for two Plein Air Painting classes with John Gummere on the grounds of the William Trent House. The class is $35 per person per session.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 3 - 7 PM

Levitt AMP Trenton Presents: El Alcalde De La Salsa

PRESENTED BY: Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series
LOCATION: Mill Hill Park, Trenton

Bring the whole family to the 2023 Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series. Featuring amazing entertainment and a lot of activities.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 4 PM

Spooky Slime Making

PRESENTED BY: Trenton Free Public Library
LOCATION: 120 Academy St., Trenton

Join us as we safely make some spooky slime for the Halloween season!

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 6 PM

Amtico Square Skate Park Design Discussion

PRESENTED BY: Friends of Amtico Square
LOCATION: 454 N Clinton Ave., Trenton

This is a review of the preliminary design of Amtico Square Skatepark. This is the community’s chance to help finalize the design. Please RSVP to this event.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2 - 5 PM

Fall Festival

PRESENTED BY: City of Trenton Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture
LOCATION: Cadwalader Park

Fall Festival 2023 will be happening at Cadwalader Park on October 21st! Come on out to enjoy a petting zoo, hayrides, games, music, and more! There will even be a Halloween Costume Contest.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 3 - 7 PM

Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series Presents: Coniece Washington

PRESENTED BY: Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series
LOCATION: Mill Hill Park, Trenton

Bring the whole family to the 2023 Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series. Featuring amazing entertainment and a lot of activities.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 7:30 PM

Pictures at an Exhibition

PRESENTED BY: Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey
LOCATION: Patriots Theater at the War Memorial

Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky. In partnership with Artworks of Trenton featuring 10 local artists. Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with soloist Maja Rajkovic, piano. Reception following the concert. Buy your tickets today!

TICKETS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 6 - 7 PM

Adult Zine Club

PRESENTED BY: Trenton Free Public Library
LOCATION: 120 Academy St., Trenton

What’s a zine? Pronounced “zeen,” zines are do-it-yourself, self-published, and often made on paper and reproduced with a photocopier or printer. Learn about zines and how to make them; all supplies provided.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 11 AM - 3 PM

Halloween Spooktaculuar

PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 West State St, Trenton

Grab your black hat & broom and join us for a spooky good time at our annual Halloween Spooktacular. Enjoy games, crafts, candy, a free Planetarium show and our annual costume parade. The parade is at 12 pm; free Planetarium show is at 2 pm.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 4 to 7 PM

Fourth Annual Halloween Pumpkin Paint & Culture Change Haunted House

PRESENTED BY: Culture Change
LOCATION: 1000 Franklin St, Trenton

The Culture Change Haunted House is coming to Franklin Park for the 4th Annual Pumpkin Paint featuring: face painting, goodie bags, and a few tricks with your treats.

Free for all attendees; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of 18+ years of age. Pumpkins, paint, paint brushes, snacks, and entertainment included.

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SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024

Word on Front: A Spoken Word Festival

PRESENTED BY: Passage Theatre Company
LOCATION: Mill Hill Playhouse

Join us for a night of spoken word performances, music, and art centered around the themes of self-actualization and growth. Hear from both local and visiting artists as they find power in the potential of themselves and their community.? Tickets are available now!

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - MARCH 31, 2024

Caroline Burton: Way Finding

PRESENTED BY: New Jersey State Museum
LOCATION: 205 W. State St., Trenton

The New Jersey Artists Series returned on September 23 with the opening of the exhibition “Caroline Burton: Way Finding.” Burton, based in Jersey City, draws on architectural and agricultural forms, nature and elements of chance for inspiration in her process-driven canvases. An exhibition catalog will be available in the Museum Shop in October.

OCTOBER 6 - DECEMBER 3, 2023

TAWA 45

PRESENTED BY: The Trenton City Museum
LOCATION: 299 Parkside Ave., Trenton

Celebrate the art and artists of the Trenton Artists Workshop Association! The Trenton Artists Workshop Association (TAWA) is a nonprofit arts organization serving the Trenton, New Jersey, area and beyond. Its 45-year history of organizing exhibits includes such venues as the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, the New Jersey State Museum, Artworks Trenton, Prince Street Gallery in New York City, and more.

Did you know that TDA also posts community notices on its website?

Think of it as an electronic version of the kind of bulletin board you'd find in a local coffee shop. Check it out and check back often.

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