The best things to do in Trenton

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Remember when fun came on eight wheels? Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center keeps it rolling with live DJs, a huge arcade, and a fully…

Clifton Avenue, 7th Ave (Newark)

Remember when fun came on eight wheels? Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center keeps it rolling with live DJs, a huge arcade, and a fully stocked Roller Cafe, plus drop-in skate lessons if your turns need tuning. Grab a friend and spin some laps in Newark this week.

From the East Orange newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Prudential Center

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Prudential Center keeps your week lively with Monster Jam wrapping up today and a stacked run of shows on deck, from Grupo Frontera and…

25 Lafayette St (Newark)

Prudential Center keeps your week lively with Monster Jam wrapping up today and a stacked run of shows on deck, from Grupo Frontera and Beres Hammond & Beenie Man to must-see boxing. Pick your vibe, then let Newark’s loudest living room handle the goosebumps.

From the Newark newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Weequahic Golf Course is Jersey’s oldest public track, reopened in Summer 2025 after a full Stephen Kay renovation that rebuilt greens,…

1 Thomas Carmichael Dr (Newark)

Weequahic Golf Course is Jersey’s oldest public track, reopened in Summer 2025 after a full Stephen Kay renovation that rebuilt greens, tees, and bunkers. Set along a 200-acre lake with sneaky hills and skyline peeks, it’s a friendly, great value test locals actually want to replay.

From the Union newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Bridge Street Golf

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Bridge Street Golf is the rare all-in-one practice spot with a 300-yard driving range, automated ball dispenser, two mini golf courses, and…

860 W Bridge St (Morrisville)

Bridge Street Golf is the rare all-in-one practice spot with a 300-yard driving range, automated ball dispenser, two mini golf courses, and an 18-hole pitch and putt. Certified pros run lessons and clinics, so you can bring the kids, fix your slice, or just vibe and swing this week.

From the Trenton newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Skyway Golf Course

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Skyway Golf Course packs rolling fairways, colorful fescue, and legit dunes into a fun 9-hole loop at Lincoln Park West under the Pulaski…

515 Duncan Ave (Jersey City)

Skyway Golf Course packs rolling fairways, colorful fescue, and legit dunes into a fun 9-hole loop at Lincoln Park West under the Pulaski Skyway, with sweeping Manhattan skyline views. Perfect for a quick tune-up, friendly bragging rights, or planning a small outing.

From the Bayonne newsletter, August 21, 2026

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Whether you're chasing crack-of-the-bat thrills or just a perfect hot dog and beer combo, Trenton Thunder Ballpark brings the noise with…

1 Thunder Rd

Whether you're chasing crack-of-the-bat thrills or just a perfect hot dog and beer combo, Trenton Thunder Ballpark brings the noise with MLB Draft League action, fireworks nights, dog-friendly games, and the world-famous batdogs. Grab your crew this week and make a little hometown summer tradition.

From the Trenton newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Catch Air Jersey City is an enclosed indoor playground with obstacle courses, mazes, slides, and ball pits, perfect when the weather or…

2 Garfield Ave Ste 2-8 (Jersey City)

Catch Air Jersey City is an enclosed indoor playground with obstacle courses, mazes, slides, and ball pits, perfect when the weather or your patience taps out. Locals love it for easy birthday parties with a dedicated host, all-day play, and a café serving the grown-ups real coffee.

From the North Jersey newsletter, September 2, 2026

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Market featuring a range of vintage and handmade goods, as well as punk rock music, food, and tattoos.

81 Hamilton Ave

Market featuring a range of vintage and handmade goods, as well as punk rock music, food, and tattoos.

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Give yourself a proper local reset this week at Trenton Country Club, where a storied 18-hole course with A.W. Tillinghast roots and a…

201 Sullivan Way (West Trenton)

W. Tillinghast roots and a fresh Tyler Rae renovation meets Har-Tru courts, a summer pool scene, and a lively dining and social calendar.

From the Ewing newsletter, September 14, 2026

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CityPlex 12 Newark

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Co-owned by Shaquille O’Neal, CityPlex 12 Newark is an all-digital spot with stadium-style seating and its SHAQ-DX auditorium sporting…

360-394 Springfield Ave (Newark)

1, RealD-3D, and a 47-foot screen. When your living room TV just isn’t cutting it, this is where you go to feel the rumble.

From the East Orange newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

2465 S Broad St (Hamilton Township)

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

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