Trenton Events
Are you looking for things to do in Trenton? You’re at the right place! Entertainment from festivals to nature walks on Trenton’s Trailtown can be found on these Downriver community pages!
Be sure to come back again and again because these Downriver event calendars are updated weekly!
Join us for our biggest annual event, Pancakes with the Easter Bunny!
This is our biggest and most popular event that has been going on for well over a decade. Come visit our historic fire station and enjoy breakfast! This is a free event but donations are accepted. Our pancake breakfast provides pancakes, sausage, and beverages. Either before or after breakfast be sure to get a picture with the Easter Bunny. Check out our fire trucks and visit with your Trenton Firefighters!
Fun for the whole family and benefits our Trenton Firefighter Charities!
Dearborn HHW event – 6/17/2023 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Location: Henry Ford College, 5101 Evergreen Road Dearborn, MI 48128
Westland HHW event – 8/26/2023 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Location: Westland Shopping Center, 35000 W. Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185
Taylor HHW event – 10/21/2023 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Location: Wayne County Community College, 21000 Northline Road Taylor, MI
48180
All ages are welcome for the Grand Opening of our Seed Library.
Master Gardeners will speak on The Benefits of Gardening and How to Get Started.
A kid’s craft will be available (while supplies last). Starter Soil can be won in a free raffle. Come check out YOUR new Seed Library!
The Marshmallow Drop at Elizabeth Park will take place on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 9:00 AM.
A blizzard of marshmallows will fill the sky as they tumble from the Easter Bunny’s helicopter at the Marshmallow Drop!
***Each child only needs one marshmallow to get a prize at this holiday classic***
There are three drops at the Marshmallow Drop:
Ages 4 and younger
Ages 5-8
Ages 9 and older
Join Phil from Wild Birds Unlimited and enjoy a birding hike through Humbug Marsh. All skill levels are welcome.
FREE EVENT – MAKE SURE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
This hike could be anywhere from 1/2 mile – 2 miles. Please be responsible and stay home if you are not feeling well the morning of the event.
We do have binoculars we can lend to you if you do not have your own.
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
Join Phil from Wild Birds Unlimited and enjoy a birding hike through Humbug Marsh. All skill levels are welcome.
FREE EVENT – MAKE SURE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
This hike could be anywhere from 1/2 mile – 2 miles. Please be responsible and stay home if you are not feeling well the morning of the event.
We do have binoculars we can lend to you if you do not have your own.
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
Fishing Fun Day will take place on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
Enjoy a fun day of free, interactive activities, giveaways and fishing off the pier at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Bait and a limited number of fishing poles will be available but it is recommended that you bring your own gear.
Pre-registration is requested by clicking HERE.
All ages are welcome to participate in the Fishing Fun Day.
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
Dearborn HHW event – 6/17/2023 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Location: Henry Ford College, 5101 Evergreen Road Dearborn, MI 48128
Westland HHW event – 8/26/2023 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Location: Westland Shopping Center, 35000 W. Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185
Taylor HHW event – 10/21/2023 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Location: Wayne County Community College, 21000 Northline Road Taylor, MI
48180
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
The Trenton Summer Festival Committee thanks everyone for a great 2022 festival – and have begun work on making 2023 better than ever! We invite you to mark your calendars for Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 and Sunday June 25!
Festival Hours:
Friday June 23: 10am – Midnight
Saturday June 24: 10am – Midnight
Saturday June 25: 10am – 6pm
Vendors can register online NOW with a $50 deposit. Click here to join the fun next year!
In 2023, we are again offering a half marathon option for our Trenton Summerfest race line-up!
Participants have three distances to choose from: 5K, 8K, or Half Marathon! Get ready to run through gorgeous Elizabeth Park, Trenton, and, for our half marathoners, Gibraltar on this PR course!
Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Trenton/TrentonSummerFestival
It will also have a festival atmosphere with the race being held in conjunction with the Trenton Summer Festival!
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
Marina
Elizabeth Park Marina
202 Grosse Ile Parkway
Trenton, MI 48183
Takeoff
Day 1 : 6:00 AM ET
Weigh-In
Day 1 : 2:00 PM ET
Important Dates
Priority Registration by Jun 27, 2023
Late Fees Apply on Jul 4, 2023
Final Registration by Jul 7, 2023
Registration
Jul 7, 2023 : 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Elizabeth Park Marina
202 Grosse Ile Parkway
Trenton, MI 48183
Phone: 734.675.8051
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
The Trenton Farmers Market will now take place WEEKLY!! Visit the market every Thursday from 2-7pm (May through October) in the municipal lot at W. Jefferson and Elm!!
A big HUGE thank you to Trenton, MI Downtown Development Authority- DDA for sponsoring our market this year!! Because of them, we are able to host it every week and we couldn’t be more excited! See you there this summer!
Marina
Elizabeth Park Marina
202 Grosse Ile Parkway
Trenton, MI 48183
Phone: 734.675.8051
Takeoff
Day 1 : 6:00 AM ET
Weigh-In
Day 1 : 2:00 PM ET
Important Dates
Priority Registration by Jul 11, 2023
Late Fees Apply on Jul 18, 2023
Final Registration by Jul 21, 2023
Registration
Jul 21, 2023 : 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Elizabeth Park Marina
202 Grosse Ile Parkway
Trenton, MI 48183
Phone: 734.675.8051
Do you have a community event coming up? If you want your event added to our calendar, submit your request here*.![]()
* Events must be pre-approved and meet criteria to post. Events pertaining to businesses and for-profit business events are allowed for sponsors only.