Visit Mercer NJ

10/10/2026

🍂 Step back in time today in Trenton!

Children’s Harvest Day is happening TODAY at the Old Barracks Museum! Bring the family for an afternoon of seasonal fun at one of Trenton’s most historic landmarks.
📷: Old Barracks

📅 October 10 | 12–2 PM
📍 Old Barracks Museum, Trenton

🌐 Visit our official Mercer250 site for more events like these: https://1l.ink/HQDKQF7

10/09/2026

🎨🍂 Spend your Saturday in Lawrenceville!

The Lawrenceville Fall Arts Festival returns Saturday, October 10, bringing art, music, food and plenty of fall fun to the community.

Photo Credit: Lawrenceville Main Street via Facebook

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 Lawrenceville
🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, October 11

Make a day of it and explore more of Lawrenceville while you’re there! Visit the brand-new Visit Mercer website for all event information and more: https://visit.mercercountynj.gov/community-events/

10/07/2026

☕🍂 Local Business Spotlight: Boro Bean

There’s nothing better than a cozy coffee stop on a crisp fall day! Located in the heart of Hopewell Borough, Boro Bean is a neighborhood coffeehouse serving up coffee, espresso drinks, fresh pastries, breakfast and lunch.

Grab your favorite fall drink and enjoy a morning in downtown Hopewell. While you’re there, take some time to explore the local shops and businesses around town!

📍 Hopewell, NJ

10/02/2026

Get ready for a day of Irish music, culture and fun in Hamilton! ☘️🎶

The 42nd Annual Hamilton Irish Music Festival is happening this Saturday, October 3! Enjoy live music, traditional Irish dancing, bagpipes, food, drinks, vendors and activities for the kids.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a full day of Irish culture right here in Mercer County!

09/29/2026

Fall is one of the best times to get outside and explore Mercer County! 🍂🥾

From peaceful wooded trails to scenic lakes and parks, there are plenty of places to take in the changing leaves and enjoy a crisp fall day.

Grab your walking shoes, bring a friend and discover a new trail right here in Mercer County. 🍁
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09/27/2026

There’s always something new to discover in Mercer County. 🌎💚

From arts and culture to incredible food, historic sites, scenic parks, local events and vibrant downtowns, there are so many ways to experience our corner of New Jersey.

This World Tourism Day, get out and explore somewhere new right here in Mercer County!

09/25/2026

Porches become stages this Saturday at Princeton Porchfest! 🎶🏡

Spend the afternoon strolling through Princeton and enjoying live music performed throughout the community. Porchfest takes place Saturday, September 26 from 12–6 PM and is free to attend!

Come for the music and make a day of exploring Princeton! 🍂
📷: Matthew Raspanti, Arts Council of Princeton

09/25/2026

09/23/2026

Local Spotlight: Hamilatte ☕🍂

Cozy season and coffee just go together. ☕🍂 Stop by Hamilatte in Hamilton for a locally brewed pick-me-up, sweet treat or a cozy place to spend a fall morning.
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What’s your go-to fall coffee order? 👇