Thanks for returning to this column about local September 17th events.
Canceled a standing Saturday golf date to enjoy these festivities that span Mercer County.
Let’s start this trip on the Delaware River as the 4th annual Trenton River Days delivers a day of fun.
This free event celebrates the history, culture, and recreational benefits of the Delaware River. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. local families and community members are invited to South Riverwalk Park near the Trenton Thunder Stadium to enjoy this popular party.
The event will feature canoe and boat rides, free food, live music, hayrides, fly fishing demonstrations, crafts, and other outdoor enjoyment. This in-person event includes educational games and exhibits and hands-on action.
The Watershed staff will have large tanks filled with varieties of fish that inhabit the Delaware River.
As water availability and water quality identify as major topics, Watershed staff and volunteers will discuss conditions of local waterways.
Trenton River Days showcases partnerships of The Watershed Institute, Mercer County Park Commission, Tulpehaking Nature Center, Friends for the Abbott Marshlands, The Alliance for Watershed Education of the Delaware River, Mercer County, ArtWorks, and the City of Trenton.
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With no Art All Night event this year, our better next option? Art All Day.
This year’s event continues partnerships with numerous organizations to unite the city in a day of creativity.
This year’s event highlights sites and activities from: Freedom Skate Park, Trenton Cycling Revolution, Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association, Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, The Boys & Girls Club’s Bicycle Exchange, Trenton Free Public Library, HUB 13, Trenton River Days.
The event wraps with a 6-8 p.m. opening of The Art All Day Group Exhibition featuring works by the participating Art All Day artists.
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YWCA of Princeton celebrates 100 years of serving women and families with a 12 noon-5 p.m. event at 59 Robeson Place.
Admission is free. The centennial party includes local vendors and food trucks with activities for children and families.
For more information on becoming a vendor, contact Jessica at jkaschak@ywcaprinceton.org.
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Levitt Amp Trenton Music Series wraps with a performance by Grammy nominee Ariacne Trujillo Duran.
A night of authentic Cuban music includes an opening performance by Raul y ClaveAché for the 5 p.m.-8 p.m. family-friendly party at Mill Hill Park on Front St.
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The Guatemalan Civic Association extends weekend events with its Independence Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 18. This event includes a parade and party at Trenton’s Unity Park from 12 noon until 8 p.m.
L.A. Parker is a Trentonian columnist. Find him on Twitter @LAParker6 or email him at LAParker@Trentonian.com.
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