Adult Rowing Class with Brick City Row Club
Due to inclement weather, Adult Rowing Classes have been rescheduled to September 12, 2026.
Dance Newark!
Due to inclement weather, Dance Newark! has been rescheduled to September 12, 2026.
Dance Newark! is an annual free community celebration held at The Notch @ Riverfront Park.
The event features live performances, music, and interactive dance classes that showcase the creativity, talent, and energy of Newark’s vibrant arts community.
Hosted by Maurice Chestnut, Dance Newark! brings residents and visitors together for an evening of movement, culture, and fun.
LPCCD - Annual Bike Ride
The 5th Annual Lincoln Park Sustainable Living Community Bike Ride in Newark, NJ, is scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 7 AM to 5 PM, starting at 1 Lincoln Park Place. This annual event, often held in conjunction with the Lincoln Park Music Festival, typically features a 17-mile+ urban terrain ride through Newark, community activities, and a bike raffle.
One Love Music Fest
One Love Music Fest 2026
ONE LOVE MUSIC FEST 2026 – Newark’s Premier Caribbean Musical Explosion 🌴🎶
One Day. One Unforgettable Experience.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!
Newark’s biggest Caribbean celebration returns on August 30, 2026 at Military Park. Join us for a full day of live music, Caribbean food, cultural performances, games, family fun, and community experiences, all completely FREE.
Join thousands of festivalgoers for Newark’s ultimate Caribbean celebration!
We believe culture should be shared, not gated. Join us for a full day of music, culture, and celebration at no cost.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Live Entertainment
Experience electrifying performances from an incredible lineup of artists throughout the day.
Vendors Marketplace
Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring Caribbean food, local businesses, crafts, merchandise, and island-inspired vendors.
Health & Wellness Hub
Start your day with yoga, Konpa dance classes, high-energy Soca Fit sessions, wellness activities, and professional health screenings.
Community & Networking
Meet creators, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and organizations making a positive impact throughout Newark and beyond.
Unmatched Festival Experience
Celebrate Caribbean culture through music, food, art, entertainment, and unforgettable community vibes.
LEVEL UP YOUR EXPERIENCE: VIP & SWAG BAGS
Upgrade your festival experience with a VIP Access Pass featuring exclusive perks, lounge access, and food. Don't forget to grab an official OLMF 2026 Build Your Own Swag Bag filled with island-inspired goodies.
Proudly partnered with Legends Event Production, LLC, Newark Parks Foundation, Brothers Building A Better Nation, EAS Entertainment, Fete Bandits, Haitian All Starz, and the City of Newark.
Headliners
🎟 ADMISSION IS FREE! We believe culture should be shared, not gated. Join us for a full day of music and celebration at no cost.
Newark City Parks Walking Tour
This special Walking Tour is POWERED BY NEWARK CITY PARKS FOUNDATION INC and covers one park per month!
Traverse Newark with experienced local guides to learn about Newark history, as well as the art, food, and architecture of today.
This Tour will cover a behind the scenes look at one of the 4 parks managed by Newark City Parks Foundation Inc. The tour covers the park itself, the immediate surrounding neighborhood. Come hear about the history, architeture, culture and events that happen here.
Your $5 price will cover a $5 snack at a local food business.
Have You Met Newark Tours has been running fun, informative tours of Newark for over 13 years.
THIS TOUR WILL PROCEED RAIN OR SHINE (no refunds). So please wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
Summer Riverfront 6K Race
Purpose Runners 6K Run/Walk
As the second race of the Four Seasons Run Series, the Summer Riverfront 6K continues a purpose-driven journey that brings together movement, community, and impact through every season.
Organized by Purpose Runners Foundation in partnership with Insight Run Club, Newark City Parks Foundation, Newark Riverfront Park, and the Town of Harrison, this unique point-to-point race brings together runners, walkers, and the local community for an unforgettable summer experience.
The race begins next to the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ and finishes at the beautiful Newark Riverfront Park, creating a scenic and energetic course along the waterfront.
Designed for runners of all levels, the Summer Riverfront 6K combines a high-energy atmosphere, community connection, and a meaningful mission making it much more than just another race.
Whether you’re chasing a PR, running your first race, or simply showing up for the experience.
Riverfront Boat Tours With Hackensack Riverkeeper
TIMES: 10:00AM - 12:00PM AND 12:00PM - 2:00PM
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
Join us for a scenic boat tour along the Newark Riverfront with Hackensack Riverkeeper, presented by Newark City Parks.
See Newark from the water.
Newark residents and visitors are invited to experience the city’s waterfront during a guided boat tour on the Passaic River.
Participants will board at Newark Riverfront Park and enjoy a guided trip highlighting the river, the surrounding landscape, local ecology, and Newark’s connection to its waterfront.
Space is limited. Advance registration is required, and every passenger must have a ticket for a specific departure time.
After Work Wednesdays
Feel the rhythm and let the stress melt away with After Work Wednesdays: House Music Deejays—a weekly outdoor dance escape featuring live DJ sets spinning soulful, deep, and classic house music.
Join us in the park for a curated sound experience led by some of the city’s finest house music DJs. Whether you're a seasoned dancer, a house head, or just here to move and vibe, this is your midweek dose of energy, community, and sound.
Bring your friends, your flow, and your best two-step—because the beat doesn’t stop when the sun goes down.
Free | All Ages | Dance Floor Open
Jazz N Jokes
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of smooth jazz and side-splitting laughter at Jazz & Jokes in the Park, hosted by the legendary Bob Sumner—co-creator of Def Comedy Jam and champion of some of comedy’s biggest stars.
Settle in under the stars as top-tier jazz musicians set the mood, followed by a lineup of hilarious comedians handpicked by Bob himself. It’s the perfect blend of rhythm and wit in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Free and open to the public.
Come for the music, stay for the laughs—Jazz & Jokes is where soul meets comedy in the heart of the community.
Caribbean Festival
Newark, get ready to celebrate Caribbean culture!
The 3rd Annual Newark Caribbean Festival returns on Saturday, August 15, 2026, bringing an unforgettable day of music, culture, food, and family fun to Mulberry Commons!
Featuring a live show featuring Destra and performances by Shorn B, Hunter, Felix Gonzalez, Hard Hittin' Harry, Bobby Konders, Gucci Boss, DJ Norie and more.
Location: Mulberry Commons, Mulberry St., Newark, NJ 07102
Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Admission: FREE & Family-Friendly
Rain Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of the Caribbean while celebrating community in the heart of Newark. Bring your family, invite your friends, and don't miss one of the city's biggest cultural events of the summer!
Safe Summer in Newark - Glow Roll Edition Skate Night
Safe Summer Rollout: Glow Roll Edition, which will serve as the end-of-summer celebration for our Safe Summer program.
The event will take place on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Mulberry Commons on Mulberry Street in Newark.
The evening will include roller skating, music, food, community resources, and family-friendly activities. We will have 200 pairs of skates available, and attendees may also bring their own. Socks are required to skate.
Riverfront House with DJ Omar Abdallah
Join us at Riverfront Park to soak in the summer vibes with DJ Omar Abdallah, who will be spinning soulful house music all evening. Come enjoy the breeze, the beats, and a laid-back atmosphere by the water.
Please note that this season Riverfront House has moved to a new location: the "Welcome Wall." It is just a little further down the road, offering the same great sound and vibe in a fresh setting.
This event is open to all, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Future events: July 10, and August 14
After Work Wednesdays
Feel the rhythm and let the stress melt away with After Work Wednesdays: House Music Deejays—a weekly outdoor dance escape featuring live DJ sets spinning soulful, deep, and classic house music.
Join us in the park for a curated sound experience led by some of the city’s finest house music DJs. Whether you're a seasoned dancer, a house head, or just here to move and vibe, this is your midweek dose of energy, community, and sound.
Bring your friends, your flow, and your best two-step—because the beat doesn’t stop when the sun goes down.
Free | All Ages | Dance Floor Open
2026 Summer Free Movie Nights
Enjoy Summer Fun & Films in Military Park with free midweek movie nights and family-friendly activities before films begin under the stars.
SHOWING: Lean on Me
The Cousins by Benjamin V. Marshall
The August 7th play has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 9th in Lincoln Park.
Get ready for laughs and summer vibes at The Cousins: YTC Summer Play 2026 – live and in person!
YTC is BACK with another summer production! We're excited to present the world premiere production of The Cousins by BV Marshall directed by YTC Artistic Director, Andrew Binger. Catch this new play at Lincoln Park or Military Park this summer!
Synopsis: Ahmad, an emerging documentarian, wants to make a film about the Newark Riots and hopes to enlist the help of his mother and his Aunt Delores, a cantankerous yet jovial long time resident of the Central Ward. In his efforts to find a coherent story, he reopens old family wounds that force him to question his vision and purpose.
After Work Wednesdays
Feel the rhythm and let the stress melt away with After Work Wednesdays: House Music Deejays—a weekly outdoor dance escape featuring live DJ sets spinning soulful, deep, and classic house music.
Join us in the park for a curated sound experience led by some of the city’s finest house music DJs. Whether you're a seasoned dancer, a house head, or just here to move and vibe, this is your midweek dose of energy, community, and sound.
Bring your friends, your flow, and your best two-step—because the beat doesn’t stop when the sun goes down.
Free | All Ages | Dance Floor Open
Newark International Food Festival
Dates: August 2, 2026
Location: Mulberry Commons
Time: 5:00 PM
Price: FREE
The Newark International Food Festival is a premier culinary and cultural experience celebrating global culture, cuisine, creativity, and the vibrancy that defines Newark's nightlife. Inspired by the international spirit and cultural exchange fostered by FIFA World Cup 2026, this signature event will bring together acclaimed restaurants, chefs, beverage partners, cultural organizations, and entertainers for an elevated evening of curated food experiences, beverage offerings, live music, cultural performances, and immersive activations at Mulberry Commons in the heart of Newark's Arts & Education District.
Designed to attract residents, visitors, and culinary enthusiasts alike, the festival will showcase the flavors, traditions, and energy that make Newark one of the region's most diverse and dynamic destinations. Admission to the festival will be free, ensuring local community participation while welcoming visitors from across the region and around the world.
More than a food festival, this event serves as a platform to celebrate Newark's diversity, support local businesses, and reinforce the city's position as a destination for arts, culture, hospitality, and nightlife. By creating a unique gathering place where food, culture, and entertainment intersect, the Newark International Food Festival will offer an unforgettable experience that reflects the energy and global character of Newark.
Riverfront Hip Hop Day x Brick City Jam
The Brick City Jam is a Newark native artist run music and graffiti festival that celebrates all five elements of hip hop through live DJs, high energy performances, dance, fashion, and visual art.
This year's festival features headliner DoItAll and Friends, with Special Ed, plus performances by Rich Nyce, DJ Express, Rhino CMZ, and DJ Fade.
More than a music festival, Brick City Jam is a vibrant arts celebration showcasing live mural paintings, graffiti, sculptures, fashion, film, spoken word, and dance. Guests can also explore the Jersey Creators Market, enjoy delicious food trucks, and experience a day that highlights Newark's creativity, culture, and the enduring spirit of hip hop.
Black Boy Joy Fest
Black Boy Joy Fest is back for its 2nd year! Future Leaders of Tomorrow invites Black boys and their families to a free day of connection, celebration, and community at Military Park in Newark.
Boys can dive into chess and strategy, wellness and yoga, arts and crafts, sports and games, and music and entertainment, plus enjoy free haircuts, food and refreshments, school supplies and giveaways, reading resources, and mentorship and leadership opportunities.
This is a day built to remind our boys they are seen, valued, and celebrated.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 11 AM–5 PM | Ages 5–18.
The Cousins by Benjamin V. Marshall
Ahmad, a striving documentarian, wants to make a film about the Newark Riots and hopes to enlist the help of his mother and his Aunt Delores, a cantankerous yet jovial long time resident of the Central Ward. In his efforts to find a coherent story, he unleashes old family rivalries that force him to question his vision and purpose
After Work Wednesdays
Feel the rhythm and let the stress melt away with After Work Wednesdays: House Music Deejays—a weekly outdoor dance escape featuring live DJ sets spinning soulful, deep, and classic house music.
Join us in the park for a curated sound experience led by some of the city’s finest house music DJs. Whether you're a seasoned dancer, a house head, or just here to move and vibe, this is your midweek dose of energy, community, and sound.
Bring your friends, your flow, and your best two-step—because the beat doesn’t stop when the sun goes down.
Free | All Ages | Dance Floor Open