Metuchen's Downtown businesses will join the community over Earth Day Weekend with sidewalk sales and specials complementing the Metuchen Town wide Garage sale (sponsored by Friends of the Metuchen Library).
New Art Installation
Friday April 12th
Travel back in time to when 16 Pearl St was Costa's Ice Cream factory! Join us at the Pearlstone Business Center to unveil the reclaimed art by Julia Win recalling this Metuchen building's storied history.
preSERVE (2024) was commissioned by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA) for Metuchen 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.
Downtown Events
Coming Soon
Downtown Loves Moms
Saturday May 4th
Visit the downtown to find Mother’s Day specials with creative gift ideas, handmade items, and special baked goods. Consider a gift certificate from one of our salons to pamper Mom.
And since it IS May 4th - be sure to look for our Star Wars surprises along the way!
Look for Inspirational Quotes around the Downtown
See how many you can find, and become inspired!
New! Seward Johnson Atelier Sculptures throughout the Borough
Five more sculptures, joining "Hellp" and "Forever Marilyn", scattered are thoughout Metuchen as part of our partnership with The Seward Johnson Atelier in Hamilton
"Keep Life in Balance"
"When Now Becomes Then"
"Skateboarder"
"Monet in Garden"
"Sidewalk Concert"
Business Openings
Coming Soon
Rising Heart Studio - 323 Main Street, a creative space
Ram & Rooster - 83 Central Avenue, a Chinese-inspired fine dining restaurant by Chef and Owner, Sean Yan
Starbucks - 700 Middlesex Avenue
RECENT EVENTS
Game On! Bonus Level
Game On rematch included fun interactive activities -
a scavenger hunt around Downtown, and Video Game
Character Ice Statues sculpted live in Peterson Park.
Forum Window Project Update
Enjoy the new installation of Window Art by new artists -
Chris Floersch
In the News...
Game On -https://patch.com/new-jersey/edison-metuchen/challenge-your-mind-game-day-metuchen
Hailey's Harp & Pub -https://www.nj.com/food/2024/03/new-jerseys-37-best-irish-pubs-ranked-for-st-patricks-day-2024.html
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!
NEXUS Pearl Street Parking Garage
One Pearl Street
Metuchen, NJ 08840
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!
