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…
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11 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…  Newark’s creative energy is visible on every block — and this tour puts it front and center. From the iconic Harriet Tubman Monument and vibrant Treat Place murals to Afrocentric… |
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… Newark’s creative energy is visible on every block — and this tour puts it front and center. From the iconic Harriet Tubman Monument and vibrant Treat Place murals to Afrocentric… |
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…  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 |
16 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…  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,…
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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… 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… 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… |
47 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… 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… |
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… 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… New Hope and Lambertville come together for a three day America 250th festival featuring Revolutionary-era theater, a synchronized fireworks and 200-drone sky show, music, a lively parade, dragon boat racing,… |
12 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…  The Ironbound is Newark’s most internationally celebrated neighborhood and there’s no better place to feel the global energy. Stroll along the Passaic River, explore vibrant street murals, and feast on… |
17 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…
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 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 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… |
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 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 |
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… 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 |
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 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 |
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  Experience the spirit of France in Montclair with a joyful weekend of film, shopping, music, food, and community celebrations for all ages! Celebrated every year on July 14 in France… |
18 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…
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 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 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 |
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…  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 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,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 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… |
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 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 |
16 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 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 |
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… Celebrate the summer season with lots of fun, including a horse show, livestock show, animals, rides, food, music, and so much more. Cost: Free 4-H Fairgrounds, 335 Courthouse-South Dennis Road,… Gather up your crew to see musical acts, live entertainment, animal events, games, activities, rides, food, and vendors. Don’t miss Cowboy Larry on Sunday, too. Cost: $10, and parking is… |
27 events,
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 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… Celebrate the summer season with lots of fun, including a horse show, livestock show, animals, rides, food, music, and so much more. Cost: Free 4-H Fairgrounds, 335 Courthouse-South Dennis Road,… |
25 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… Gather up your crew to see musical acts, live entertainment, animal events, games, activities, rides, food, and vendors. Don’t miss Cowboy Larry on Sunday, too. Cost: $10, and parking is… Join the fun with many rides, games, and food the whole family will love at this popular fair. Cost: 15 tickets are $13, wristband nights are $35 per night 868… |
4 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  Hoboken Public Library invites you to Library FC, our free community soccer viewing party! Grab a seat and join your neighbors for the beautiful game! Hoboken Public Library's Library FC:…
Free |
7 events,
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 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… Hoboken Public Library invites you to Library FC, our free community soccer viewing party! Grab a seat and join your neighbors for the beautiful game! Hoboken Public Library's Library FC:…
Free |
14 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  - 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 |
9 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 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, 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 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 |
16 events,
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 Saturday, July 25th, 9:30 – 10:15 AM Family yoga is such a beautiful way to come together, slow down, and truly connect. This class is designed for all levels, so… 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
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 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… |
13 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 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 |
4 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 Hoboken Public Library invites you to Library FC, our free community soccer viewing party! Grab a seat and join your neighbors for the beautiful game! Hoboken Public Library's Library FC:…
Free |
9 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… Hoboken Public Library invites you to Library FC, our free community soccer viewing party! Grab a seat and join your neighbors for the beautiful game! Hoboken Public Library's Library FC:…
Free |
9 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 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,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 - 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 |
9 events,
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 -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 - 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 |
10 events, Nature Explorers July 18, August 1 & 15, 10:30AM – 12:30PM Introducing our new family program, Nature Explorers. This is a free program offered on select Saturdays. Each session will…
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 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… |
7 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…  Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.…
$5 – $15 |