Metuchen Downtown Alliance

Downtown Metuchen Monthly

June 2022 Issue


  1. NJSO Concert, July 2
  2. Upcoming Promotions
  3. Storefront Improvements
  4. Coming Soon
  5. In the News...
NJ-Symphony-Metuchen-thumbnail-1ea8ff49f6.jpg

New Jersey Symphony Free Summer Concert, July 2, 7:30pm

Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free outdoor program features a tribute to Sondheim, Sousa’s ode to his time in New Jersey in “The Atlantic City Pageant” and so much more. An inspiring performance by the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Henry Lewis Concerto Competition winner rounds out this concert of favorites the whole family will love. See more here.


Upcoming Promotions - Save the Date!


  • Breakdancing Downtown (Saturday June 11th 5pm to 8pm) – A fun night of breakdancing in the Metuchen Town Plaza.
  • White Man Walks into a Barbershop Movie Night and Discussion (June 16th 7pm to 9pm) - Documentary film and discussion afterward with filmmaker with the NAACP of Edison Metuchen and Metuchen HRC. Suite Metuchen, 406 Main St.
  • Juneteenth Celebration (Saturday June 18th 6pm to 8pm) – An evening of discussion and performances on the Town Plaza. A movie night afterwards will focus on Afrofuturism. Enjoy artwork with Afrofuturism focus at downtown businesses. Celebrate this state holiday with the NAACP of Edison Metuchen and Metuchen HRC!
  • Kids Takeover (Tuesday June 21st 1pm to 5pm) – The last day of school! This annual event is back and day for kids and families to get out and unwind before summer officially begins!
  • Pride on the Plaza (Saturday June 25th 5pm to 8pm) - student representatives from Metuchen's Gay-Straight Alliance, Story Hour, and activities on the Town Plaza. Followed by Birdcage movie night at 9pm.
Storefront Improvements
Met Wine _2_.png

Coming Soon


  • Cinnaholic, vegan bakery with cinnamon rolls and choice of toppings, 33 New St.
  • KitTea Bubble Tea, second location for business serving bubble tea in a comfortable setting for customers, 403 Main Street.
  • Soul Bowls, one of the first places to be 100% vegan and raw, offering açaí, pitaya, banana and coconut bowls. They will open at 50 Pearl Street.
  • Banfield Pet Hospital, affordable, high-quality petcare for cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies, 349 Lake Ave, Suite 125.
  • Rita's Italian Ice, sells mainly Italian ice, frozen custard, and specialty creations, opening at 640 Middlesex Ave.
  • Namkeen Hot Chicken + Waffles, is a Pakistani twist to Nashville hot chicken. They will open a new restaurant at 410 Main Street.
  • See all Available Space in Downtown Metuchen. Have a listing? Email details to [email protected].


In the News...


See What's Happening Downtown
Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Youtube