Brick City Run Club - Sundays
Sunday’s #BrickCity30, the flagship run, 30 minutes on the clock, choose your own adventure. Brick City Run Club is a run club for everyone, even if you don't consider yourself a runner. Sunday’s #BrickCity30 welcomes anyone looking for an opportunity to better themselves. All ages and fitness levels are welcome.
2nd Annual Fitness Festival - Brick City Run Club + Walk
Lace up your sneakers and hit the path with the Brick City Run Club for a community Run + Walk as part of the 2nd Annual Fitness Festival! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event is all about movement, community, and fun at your own pace.
Join fellow community members for an energizing group run or walk through scenic paths, led by the motivating crew from Brick City Run Club. It’s not about speed—it’s about showing up, supporting each other, and celebrating wellness together.
Summer Jam - Who's Next? Festival Stage
Summer Jam’s Who’s Next Festival Stage, an exciting kickoff to the most iconic night in Hip Hop. The FREE Festival Stage event will be held outdoors at Mulberry Commons Park-directly across from Prudential Center, in the Arts and Education District.. It will be followed by Summer Jam, the largest live Hip Hop music and culture celebration in America taking place at the Prudential Center at 8 p.m.
Presented in partnership with the City of Newark and Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the Who’s Next Festival Stage is a celebration of emerging talent and a gift to the community, bringing together Summer Jam fans for an unforgettable afternoon of music, energy, and culture.
North to Shore + Newark Grounds Present: Night Fest
The Newark Grounds Night Fest hosted in the newly established cultural corridor in downtown Newark. This mini-festival will feature a performance stage curated by FORSA! with music provided by Bunkr, Roky’s Reign and Arrow the Symbol and a picnic space for community gatherings. The marketplace will highlight care, local food initiatives, education and handmade artisan goods. Urban farmers will offer local crops for purchase and Have You Met Newark will host art and history tours to explore the Newark Grounds footprint including Four Corners Public Arts, Project for Empty Space, Gateways to Newark: Portraits, and select pieces from New Jersey Transit’s public art program.
Don’t Touch My Hair Exhibit, an Immersive Art Experience Created by Ayana Stafford Morris
Created by Ayana Stafford Morris
Step into a bold and beautiful celebration of Black hair, identity, and cultural pride with Don’t Touch My Hair, an immersive outdoor art experience that invites reflection, education, and empowerment. Through powerful visual art, storytelling, and interactive elements, this installation explores the historical, political, and deeply personal significance of Black hair. From braids to locs, twists to afros, each piece honors the beauty, resilience, and expression of Black identity.
This is more than an art exhibit—it’s a sensory journey and a call to respect, uplift, and understand. Visitors are encouraged to engage with the space, listen to the stories, and leave with deeper awareness and appreciation.
Come experience art that speaks volumes—without saying a word.
Free and open to the public.
Afterwork Wednesdays: The Soul Music Project
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
Afterwork Wednesdays: The Soul Music Project
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
Vybez Inna Park
Feel the island rhythm take over at Vybez Inna Park—a Caribbean DJ and dance party bringing the heat, flavor, and energy of the islands straight to the heart of the city!
Get ready to move to the sounds of dancehall, soca, reggae, calypso, Afrobeat, and more, spun by top Caribbean deejays who know how to keep the crowd jumping. Whether you're ready to wuk up, wine down, or just soak in the culture, Vybez Inna Park is the ultimate outdoor celebration of Caribbean music, dance, and community.
Bring your flags, your crew, and your best moves—we’re bringing the vybez and you bring the vibes!
Newark Pride Finale
Newark’s Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival has become a regionally-anticipated event since 2005 drawing thousands of people to Downtown Newark in honor of Sakia Gunn. This year marks 20 years of service and the dawn of a new way forward.
2025 is the year We’re celebrating “Reclaiming OUR Time: Legacy of Resistance” by uplifting the vibrant spirit and diversity of our LGBTQ+ community and city — and we want YOU to be a part of it! Whether you’re an artisan, food truck owner, small business, or nonprofit, this is your time to shine.
Afterwork Wednesdays: The Soul Music Project
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
Afterwork Wednesdays: The Soul Music Project
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
Vybez Inna Park
Feel the island rhythm take over at Vybez Inna Park—a Caribbean DJ and dance party bringing the heat, flavor, and energy of the islands straight to the heart of the city!
Get ready to move to the sounds of dancehall, soca, reggae, calypso, Afrobeat, and more, spun by top Caribbean deejays who know how to keep the crowd jumping. Whether you're ready to wuk up, wine down, or just soak in the culture, Vybez Inna Park is the ultimate outdoor celebration of Caribbean music, dance, and community.
Bring your flags, your crew, and your best moves—we’re bringing the vybez and you bring the vibes!
BrownMill Game Night
Join BrownMill for a chill evening of games, music, and good vibes at Game Night in the Park—a celebration of community, creativity, and connection under the open sky. From classic board games and card tables to giant Jenga, Connect Four, and spades showdowns, there’s something for everyone. Whether you're coming to compete, connect, or just kick back, this is your space to relax, have fun, and vibe with the BrownMill community.
Pull up with your crew or come solo—BrownMill Game Night in the Park is all about bringing folks together the BrownMill way: cool, creative, and community-focused.
Afterwork Wednesdays: The Soul Music Project
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
Afterwork Wednesdays: The Soul Music Project
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
Vybez Inna Park
Feel the island rhythm take over at Vybez Inna Park—a Caribbean DJ and dance party bringing the heat, flavor, and energy of the islands straight to the heart of the city!
Get ready to move to the sounds of dancehall, soca, reggae, calypso, Afrobeat, and more, spun by top Caribbean deejays who know how to keep the crowd jumping. Whether you're ready to wuk up, wine down, or just soak in the culture, Vybez Inna Park is the ultimate outdoor celebration of Caribbean music, dance, and community.
Bring your flags, your crew, and your best moves—we’re bringing the vybez and you bring the vibes!
Sunday Soiree
Close out the weekend on a high note at the Sunday afternoon House Music party—a soulful day of music, movement, and community at Mulberry Commons. Dance under the sun to the best in classic and soulful house music, spun live by DJs Herb Martin and T Mallory, who know how to set the vibe just right. Whether you're grooving on the grass or just soaking in the sounds, it's the perfect Sunday escape.
🎧 Live House DJs
🍽️ Local Food Trucks
🕺 Good Vibes + Community Energy
Bring your lawn chairs, dancing shoes, and your crew—it’s soulful rhythms, sunshine, and serious vibes all afternoon long.
Let the beat move you.
Afterwork Wednesdays: The Soul Music Project
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 Caribbean Festival
Get ready to experience the vibes, flavor, and spirit of the islands at the 2nd Annual Caribbean Festival, hosted in partnership with TEMPO Networks, celebrating 20 years of Caribbean culture, music, and unity!
This all-day celebration brings the heat of the Caribbean to the heart of the city, featuring:
🎶 Live music & DJs spinning dancehall, soca, reggae, and calypso
💃🏽 Cultural dance performances
🍽️ Caribbean Food Pavilion with island favorites and tropical treats
🛍️ Vendors offering art, fashion, crafts, and more
Join us for a day of nonstop vibes, cultural pride, and community joy as we honor two decades of TEMPO’s impact and the richness of Caribbean heritage.
Bring your flags, your family, and your best dance moves—because the islands are calling, and the celebration is real!
Free and open to all ages.
Rain Date: August 17
Afterwork Wednesdays: The Soul Music Project
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
Vybez Inna Park
Feel the island rhythm take over at Vybez Inna Park—a Caribbean DJ and dance party bringing the heat, flavor, and energy of the islands straight to the heart of the city!
Get ready to move to the sounds of dancehall, soca, reggae, calypso, Afrobeat, and more, spun by top Caribbean deejays who know how to keep the crowd jumping. Whether you're ready to wuk up, wine down, or just soak in the culture, Vybez Inna Park is the ultimate outdoor celebration of Caribbean music, dance, and community.
Bring your flags, your crew, and your best moves—we’re bringing the vybez and you bring the vibes!
Afterwork Wednesdays: The Soul Music Project
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
Vybez Inna Park
Feel the island rhythm take over at Vybez Inna Park—a Caribbean DJ and dance party bringing the heat, flavor, and energy of the islands straight to the heart of the city!
Get ready to move to the sounds of dancehall, soca, reggae, calypso, Afrobeat, and more, spun by top Caribbean deejays who know how to keep the crowd jumping. Whether you're ready to wuk up, wine down, or just soak in the culture, Vybez Inna Park is the ultimate outdoor celebration of Caribbean music, dance, and community.
Bring your flags, your crew, and your best moves—we’re bringing the vybez and you bring the vibes!
Food Truck Festival
Take your taste buds on a world tour without ever leaving the park at the Food Truck Festival: International Flavors of New Jersey! Celebrate the incredible cultural diversity of New Jersey through a mouthwatering lineup of food trucks serving up global cuisines.
From Caribbean jerk and Mexican street tacos to Korean BBQ, Italian favorites, West African dishes, and more, this festival brings together some of the best culinary talents from across the state—offering authentic flavors and creative fusions from around the world.
🍴 Dozens of food trucks
🎶 Live music & DJs
🎨 Local vendors & artisan goods
🧺 Picnic-friendly atmosphere—bring your blankets & appetite!
Come hungry and experience the delicious diversity that makes NJ so special.
Sunday Soiree
Close out the weekend on a high note at the Sunday afternoon House Music party—a soulful day of music, movement, and community at Mulberry Commons. Dance under the sun to the best in classic and soulful house music, spun live by DJs Herb Martin and T Mallory, who know how to set the vibe just right. Whether you're grooving on the grass or just soaking in the sounds, it's the perfect Sunday escape.
🎧 Live House DJs
🍽️ Local Food Trucks
🕺 Good Vibes + Community Energy
Bring your lawn chairs, dancing shoes, and your crew—it’s soulful rhythms, sunshine, and serious vibes all afternoon long.
Let the beat move you.
