Upcoming Events!

Visit and shop our Downtown as we kick-off many exciting events to celebrate the holiday season!

Saturday, November 23rd - HOLIDAY HOMECOMING

Stay tuned for info on Downtown Dollar drop where the MDA gives away

$10 certificates to spend in selected Downtown retailers through Dec 31st


Saturday, November 30th - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY


Saturday, December 7th - HOLIDAY MARKET ON THE PLAZA & PETERSON PARK


Saturday, December 14th, 'TWAS THE WEEKEND BEFORE CHRISTMAS/FESTIVUS


Monday, December 30th, EVE OF THE EVE CELEBRATION


Our Downtown shops are filled with wonderful gifts for everyone

on your list. Support our small, locally owned business!

EXCITING NEWS!


The MDA has partnered with the Borough to pilot a program offering

2 hours FREE PARKING at street meters,

from December 13th through January 1st.


Please use this time to shop, dine and support our local businesses.

Reserve now for a

Curtis Chin book reading and meet & greet

at Ram & Rooster on Nov 9th.

Recent Events!

Metuchen's first POP CULTURE FESTIVAL was filled with diverse contemporary artists who brought their talent, their energy and their heart to the event. Special thanks to the generosity of Atlantic Health System - supporter of the arts and our Downtown Community.


Photo Credit: Richard Alfonzo Photography

It was a spooktakular day of fun and frights

on October 26th as the Downtown was taken over by the Jersey Devil, everyone's favorite dinosaur Crunchy, assorted ghosts, goblins, Minecraft characters, the original Ghostbusters car, Beetlejuice with his dancing friends, and so much more!


Photo Credit: Richard Alfonzo Photograph

The MDA hosted a birdwalk on the Metuchen Greenway to celebrate the new RH Doaz mural "I Went to the Woods Because I Wanted to Live Deliberately".


Photo credit Debora Kmetz

Business Openings

Coming Soon


Honey Stash Dispensary - 700 Middlesex Avenue


NOW OPEN! (Be sure to visit)


Boba Backroom Karaoke - 435 Main Street, Metuchen's first Karaoke Room, a cozy karaoke space to sip on your favorite bubble tea flavors while you sing with friends.

Khorasan Kabab - 567 Middlesex Avenue, the taste and experience of authentic Afghan food with a mixture of South and Central Asia touch.

Ribbon Cuttings

Antonio's Brick Oven Pizza - New Owners! October 16th,

453 Main Street





Photo Credit: Picture Perfect Studios

RH Doaz Mural "I Went to the Woods..." Dedication -

October 26th,

720 Middlesex Avenue


Photo Credit: Picture Perfect Studios

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming - October 30th,

349 Lake Avenue #10


Photo Credit: Picture Perfect Studios

Khorasan Kabab -

October 30th,

567 Middlesex Avenue


Photo Credit: Picture Perfect Studios

In the News...

AAA World - The Main Appeal


Metuchen Celebrates Pop Culture - Metuchen Pop Culture Event


Metuchen's Pop Culture Festival - Metuchen Pop Culture Festival

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!


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