Downtown Metuchen Monthly

July 2024

Upcoming Events!

DOWNTOWN SUMMER SOUNDS ON THE PLAZA

Metuchen's Downtown will be rocking again this summer!

Following last year's successful Downtown Summer Sounds

Concert Series, 2024 is starting off with a fun smooth party vibe

on the Plaza with Yacht Rock Gold Experience.

JULY 10th 7-9

Free event, advance registration required

Keep the summer sounds party going!

Mark your calendar for HIP HOP on the plaza featuring

one of the most famous hip-hop groups of all time,

The Sugarhill Gang along with 90s sensation C+C Music Factory.

JULY 30th 7-9

Free event, advance registration required

SUMMER OLYMPICS in PARIS... and METUCHEN!

It's almost time for the Summer Olympics and Downtown Metuchen

is getting in on the fun! Join us on Saturday July 27th

from 12pm to 3pm for fun, laughable wins at comical games

and get to know our international business owners!

Recent Events!

A great turnout on June 12th when representatives from Middlesex County Small Business Dept and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority were on site to explain the many programs available to support small businesses, including grants and financing. 

MIDDLESEX COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS DEPARTMENT and NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOURCE FAIR at Suite Metuchen

KIDS TAKEOVER DOWNTOWN METUCHEN

School let out, and the kids were ready to play!

The heat didn't stop the fun-filled end-of-school year

party on the Plaza.

Metuchen's Newest Art Installation

Travel back in time to when 16 Pearl St was Costa's Ice Cream factory! Located in front of the Pearlstone Business Center is the reclaimed art by Julia Win recalling this Metuchen building's storied history.

preSERVE (2024) was commissioned by the MDA with support from the Arts Institute of Middlesex County, the Middlesex County

Board of County Commissioners, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts

Business Openings

Coming Soon

Starbucks - 700 Middlesex Avenue

PastryLu - moving soon to a new, larger location at 457 Main Street.

Kitchens, Bath and Beyond -407 Main Street- Suite 208

Transform your kitchen and bath with KBB's innovative design service and beautiful showroom! Now open by appointment. 732-326-2515

Ram & Rooster - 83 Central Avenue, a Chinese-inspired fine dining restaurant by Chef and Owner, Sean Yan. Ram & Rooster blends New American cuisine with traditional Chinese ingredients and techniques.

In the News...

Metuchen Recognized with National Designation- Downtown Historic Designation

Mackey Named MSARP Recipient - Congrats 2024 MSARP Recipients

Metuchen Juneteenth Celebration -4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Metuchen Pride Celebration - Metuchen Downtown Pride Parade

Star Ledger Explore NJ - Discover Jersey's Best Destination of the Year Winner

Pastry Lu - Pastry Lu News12 Best of New Jersey

Ram & Rooster - Ram & Rooster Coming to Metuchen

Metuchen High School Prom - Metuchen High School Prom Picture Gallery

NEXUS Pearl Street Parking Garage

One Pearl Street

Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Pearl Street Parking Garage offers safe, convenient downtown parking for shoppers & visitors. Enjoy 3 hours of FREE parking every weekend 5pm Friday to midnight Sunday.

Please spread the word!

Tips for Businesses

• Celebrating a Business Birthday? Let us know when your business was founded and how long you've been in Metuchen so we can celebrate with you. Tell us here!