Downtown Somerville Alliance

Halloween Spooktacular
2025-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Somerville, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Due to predicted heavy rain and high wind speeds, upon the recommendation of the Office of Emergency Management, we are cancelling all Spooktacular activities that were planned for Thursday.
Trick-or-Treating will now take place on Halloween (Friday, October 31).
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe! 🧡

2025 Central Jersey Jazz Fest
2025-09-14 13:00 - 18:00 | NJ
Join us for a vibrant Sunday afternoon of world-class jazz at the Central Jersey Jazz Festival, wrapping up the weekend in downtown Somerville on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Somerset County Courthouse Green (corner of East Main & Grove Streets). This free, rain‑or‑shine outdoor festival invites you to bring a blanket or lawn chair—and soak in soulful jazz in the heart of Somerville’s scenic courthouse green. Enjoy musicians and art vendors, coming together over a shared love of the arts. Come for the music, stay for the community—discover local restaurants, shops, and great vibes in charming downtown Somerville. It’s the perfect way to cap off your weekend with culture, connection, and great jazz.
Event Lineup:
Main Stage
1:30-2:40 PM: Greg Murphy “The Fusicians”
Greg Murphy (piano and keys,) (Mark Whitfield-guitar,) Obasi Akoto (bass,) Steve Johns (drums.) Pianist for jazz icons like Carlos Santana and Rashied Ali, Greg Murphy leads a dynamic supergroup delivering globe-trotting grooves and chart-topping energy.
3:00-4:10 PM: Abena Koonson-Davis Quintet featuring Steve Davis
Broadway star of FELA! and collaborator of Stevie Wonder and Natalie Merchant, Abena joins Grammy-winning trombonist Steve Davis (Chick Corea, The Tonight Show) for a soul-stirring set.
4:30-5:45 PM: Jon Faddis Quintet
Mentored by Dizzy Gillespie and Grammy-nominated trumpet legend Jon Faddis headlines with a blazing quartet of rising stars—don’t miss this jazz royalty in action!

Division Street Stage
2:30-3:45 PM: Kahlil Kwame Bell and Friends
Percussionist to Prince, Erykah Badu, and Roberta Flack, Kahlil Kwame Bell brings a Grammy-nominated, genre-defying performance that echoes across jazz, hip hop, and world music.
4:15-5:30 PM: Dom Palombi’s Game Night
From Twitch to the stage, Somerville-raised Dom Palombi channels his viral video game band into a funk-fusion spectacle—featuring top players from the Video Game Music scene.

Are you interested in being a vendor at Jazz Fest? Click HERE to apply now!

Downtown Somerville Artisan Market
2025-08-24 12:00 - 18:00 | NJ
🎨✨ The Downtown Somerville Artisan Market returns on Sunday, August 24th from 12–6PM! Stroll down Division Street and explore tents of handmade goods, enjoy live music and entertainment, and soak up the vibrant community vibes.
This free, family- and dog-friendly event is your chance to shop small, support local artists, and enjoy everything Downtown Somerville has to offer.
Brought to you by Marketspace Vendor Events and the Downtown Somerville Alliance.
Interested in applying? Visit https://www.marketspacevendorevents.com/markets/2025-application to submit your application!

Starlit Cinema: 10 Things I Hate About You
2025-07-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Division Street, Division Street & Main Street, Somerville, 08876, United States
Starlit Cinema Presents: 10 Things I Hate About You
📅 Wednesday, July 30🕐 7:00 PM📍 Division Street, Downtown Somerville
Join us under the stars for a free outdoor screening of 10 Things I Hate About You! Don’t forget to bring your blankets, chairs, and to visit your favorite downtown restaurants for a bite to eat!
Plus, get there 15 minutes early and bring your phones for a special game of Kahoot! Test your 10 Things I Hate About You trivia knowledge; you might win a $25 Downtown Somerville Gift Card!

Starlit Cinema: Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 1
2025-07-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Division Street, Division Street & Main Street, Somerville, 08876, United States
Starlit Cinema Presents: Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 1
📅 Wednesday, July 23🕐 7:00 PM📍 Division Street, Downtown Somerville
Join us under the stars for a free outdoor screening of Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 1! Don’t forget to bring your blankets, chairs, and to visit your favorite downtown restaurants for a bite to eat!
Plus, get there 15 minutes early and bring your phones for a special game of Kahoot! Test your Guardians Of The Galaxy trivia knowledge; you might win a $25 Downtown Somerville Gift Card!
