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Newark City Parks Hello 1/28/26 Newark City Parks Hello 1/28/26

Newark Advances Long-Awaited Redesign of Harriet Tubman Square

Harriet Tubman Square – one of the five parks in the city’s Arts & Education District – will be transformed into a “multifunctional park” with the addition of two playgrounds and an event plaza, city officials say.

Newark City Parks Hello 6/18/25 Newark City Parks Hello 6/18/25

Juneteenth In Newark: Public Event, Closures, Service Changes

A public celebration will take place at Harriet Tubman Square. Here are some other things to know for the Juneteenth holiday.

Gisela Ochoa 9/28/23 Gisela Ochoa 9/28/23

2nd Annual Afro Vibrations

The 2nd annual Afro Vibrations, hosted by Afro Taco and Newark City Parks Foundation, transports you to a higher frequency with the rhythms, tastes, and arts of Africa and the diaspora in the sacred space of Harriet Tubman Square.

Gisela Ochoa 5/28/19 Gisela Ochoa 5/28/19

Juneteenth Around the Square

Juneteenth Around the Square will feature delicious, free meals provided by Audible from local Black-owned restaurants, along with games, performances, drumming, line dancing, a DJ, and lantern and mask-making…

Where Newark comes to Connect and Celebrate
Harriet Tubman Square, Lincoln Park, Military Park, Mulberry Commons, Riverfront Park