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Calendar of Events
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11 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local…  From world-class glass art to cutting-edge maker spaces, boutique beauty studios, and cozy cafés — Newark’s creative spirit is on full display on this trail. Explore the artists, makers, and… | 11 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… From world-class glass art to cutting-edge maker spaces, boutique beauty studios, and cozy cafés — Newark’s creative spirit is on full display on this trail. Explore the artists, makers, and… | 17 events, COUNTRY LINE DANCING: July 1 & August 9 KID’S DANCE PARTY: July 8 & August 26 LATIN NIGHT: July 15 & August 12 POPULAR LINE DANCING: July 22 BALLROOM DANCING:… Free Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local…  The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 | 17 events, JULY 2: INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 9: AN AMERICAN TAIL JULY 16: MIRACLE JULY 23: NATIONAL TREASURE JULY 30: CAPTAIN AMERICA AUGUST 6: FIELD OF DREAMS AUGUST 13: JAWS AUGUST 20:… Free Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… Kick off the Fourth celebrations with a reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 2 at Surfside Park, followed by live music from American Soul. On July 3, watch… | 24 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… Kick off the Fourth celebrations with a reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 2 at Surfside Park, followed by live music from American Soul. On July 3, watch… | 48 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… Kick off the Fourth celebrations with a reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 2 at Surfside Park, followed by live music from American Soul. On July 3, watch… | 22 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… Denville Days will transform Gardner Field into a vibrant festival grounds featuring three full days of live music and entertainment, including a Friday night kickoff under the big tent, a… |
13 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… From world-class glass art to cutting-edge maker spaces, boutique beauty studios, and cozy cafés — Newark’s creative spirit is on full display on this trail. Explore the artists, makers, and… | 18 events, 🎡 Bridgewater Commons Carnival 2026 🎉 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Amusement rides for all ages, food, games, vendors. Fun Family Carnival Campys.com for more information $5 Admission per… Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… –  Make waves with the Mermazing Mermaids at Breakwater Beach Waterpark! Dive into a day of splashes and sparkle as real-life mermaids make a magical appearance at the waterpark. Swim, play,… Free | 22 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 | 19 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local…  Mornings in the Glade is a relaxed space for little ones and their grown-ups to start the day together. Join us at Little Island for unstructured play outdoors. Drop in,… Free | 22 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 | 26 events, This summer, Drama Desk Award-winning TADA! Youth Theater concludes its 2025-26 season with The Little Moon Theater running July 11–31, 2026. It’s a whimsical and charming musical based on the… $15 – $30  A laugh-out-loud mystery, Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery puts a theatrical twist on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tale. Featuring a legendary curse, a suspicious cast of characters,… Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 | 22 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… –  Needle Creek Farm Brewery in Pennington hosts its Classic Car Show on July 12, 9 AM–2 PM at 91 Titus Mill Rd. Enjoy a morning of vintage cars, craft beer,… Free |
17 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local…  Join us for this special event focused on connecting your children with nature and the fruits of our labor one select Monday a month April through December. When you arrive… $10.25 | 20 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local…  A live-action retelling of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, Lilo & Stitch is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to… Free | 23 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 | 20 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… Mornings in the Glade is a relaxed space for little ones and their grown-ups to start the day together. Join us at Little Island for unstructured play outdoors. Drop in,… Free | 20 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 | 22 events, –  Join us for the 10th annual Sandy Sprint 5K in Sea Isle City! This fundraising event will turn the shore teal for the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. On July… $30 – $40 Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… | 21 events, Step into Newark’s South Ward — a vibrant community rich with culture, history, green spaces, and flavors that have defined this neighborhood for generations. From a beloved park to local… The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 |
8 events, From world-class glass art to cutting-edge maker spaces, boutique beauty studios, and cozy cafés — Newark’s creative spirit is on full display on this trail. Explore the artists, makers, and…  Mondays just got more magical at Casino Pier! Join us for Character Meet & Greet Mondays, where your favorite characters step off the screen and onto the pier for an… Free | 10 events, – Make waves with the Mermazing Mermaid Sing-A-Long at Breakwater Beach Waterpark! 🧜♀️🎶🌊 Dive into a day of splashes and song as real-life mermaids bring their voices — and their sparkle… Free From world-class glass art to cutting-edge maker spaces, boutique beauty studios, and cozy cafés — Newark’s creative spirit is on full display on this trail. Explore the artists, makers, and… | 16 events, The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60  Spend the day wandering through our lavender garden and enjoy the aromatic scent. We have multiple unique photo ops in the field for you to enjoy. We encourage you to… $16 | 13 events, Mornings in the Glade is a relaxed space for little ones and their grown-ups to start the day together. Join us at Little Island for unstructured play outdoors. Drop in,… Free The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 | 17 events, The beloved Pokémon brand is headed to New York City this summer! “Pokémon Day Out” in New York will take over Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6 from Friday, July 24,… Free  County fair showcasing 4-H project animals, artwork, photography, posters and projects. Lots of hands on activities, games, monster truck rides, hayrides, 50/50, rummage sale, basket raffle, food trucks, vendors and… Free – $5.00 The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 | 18 events, County fair showcasing 4-H project animals, artwork, photography, posters and projects. Lots of hands on activities, games, monster truck rides, hayrides, 50/50, rummage sale, basket raffle, food trucks, vendors and… Free – $5.00 –  Celebrate the magic of the holidays—summer style—at Christmas in July at Breakwater Beach Waterpark! Spend the day splashing through the park while enjoying festive fun with a sunny twist. Meet… | 16 events, County fair showcasing 4-H project animals, artwork, photography, posters and projects. Lots of hands on activities, games, monster truck rides, hayrides, 50/50, rummage sale, basket raffle, food trucks, vendors and… Free – $5.00 The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 |
8 events, From world-class glass art to cutting-edge maker spaces, boutique beauty studios, and cozy cafés — Newark’s creative spirit is on full display on this trail. Explore the artists, makers, and… Mondays just got more magical at Casino Pier! Join us for Character Meet & Greet Mondays, where your favorite characters step off the screen and onto the pier for an… Free | 11 events, Fun Before the Movie! For the 6:30pm movie, come early at 5:30pm for FREE movie-themed arts and crafts for the kids! The arts and crafts will take place in our… Free From world-class glass art to cutting-edge maker spaces, boutique beauty studios, and cozy cafés — Newark’s creative spirit is on full display on this trail. Explore the artists, makers, and… | 13 events, The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60  – When – Wednesday- Sunday (weather permitting) Last entry 1 hour prior to closing time – Admission – $5 admission fee per person Children 1 and under FREE Tickets sold… $5 | 11 events, Mornings in the Glade is a relaxed space for little ones and their grown-ups to start the day together. Join us at Little Island for unstructured play outdoors. Drop in,… Free The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 | 12 events, – -FREE REGISTRATION FOR PARTICIPANTS 12 & YOUNGER -DAY OF REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE ON THE CORNER OF CONGRESS ST & BEACH AVE BEGINNING AT 10AM -JUDGING CONCLUDES AT 10:30AM & WINNERS… Free The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 | 10 events, The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 From world-class glass art to cutting-edge maker spaces, boutique beauty studios, and cozy cafés — Newark’s creative spirit is on full display on this trail. Explore the artists, makers, and… | 8 events, The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60 From world-class glass art to cutting-edge maker spaces, boutique beauty studios, and cozy cafés — Newark’s creative spirit is on full display on this trail. Explore the artists, makers, and… |
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