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From the largest collection of cherry blossoms in the nation, to one of the country's highest grossing arenas, from Shaquille O'Neal's super-sized cinema to the largest collection of Tibetan Art outside of southeast Asia - pro sports, fine arts, urban retail and outdoor adventure, it's all happening here. Newark is located just 8 short miles from New York City, offering up "Big Apple" fun at a fraction of the price.

🎠✨IT’S TIME TO GO FOR A SPIN! 🎉A beloved Newark tradition is making its comeback, and we couldn’t be more excited!The ic...
10/21/2026

🎠✨IT’S TIME TO GO FOR A SPIN! 🎉

A beloved Newark tradition is making its comeback, and we couldn’t be more excited!

The iconic Military Park Carousel is officially REOPENING, bringing back the magic, memories, and joy that generations of Newark families have come to love! ❤️

🎠 DID YOU KNOW? The Military Park Carousel was designed especially for Newark, featuring 16 beautifully crafted horses that each pay tribute to a piece of our city’s history!

And what better way to celebrate its return than with FREE CAROUSEL RIDES, music, food, giveaways, and an afternoon of family fun! 🎶🍂

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 2 PM – 6 PM
📍 Military Park | 51 Park Place, Newark, NJ

🎟️ FREE carousel rides!

Come celebrate with Newark City Parks Foundation, Inc. and the Newark community as we welcome back one of downtown’s most cherished attractions!

🎠 Who’s ready to take a spin down memory lane? Tag someone you’d love to ride with! 👇🏽

For more information, visit newarkcityparks.org.

The weather may be cooling down, but Newark’s event lineup is keeping the heatwave alive! 🔥🍂 October 16–25 is packed wit...
10/16/2026

The weather may be cooling down, but Newark’s event lineup is keeping the heatwave alive! 🔥🍂 October 16–25 is packed with reasons to get out, link up, and experience the city.

Here’s just ONE event to put on your calendar each day:

🎨 OCT 16 | Paint, Sip & Speak
7–10 PM · Doors at 6:45 PM
Cryout Cave · 601 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.

🖼️ OCT 17 | Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo Artist Roundtable
2–4:30 PM
Akwaaba Gallery · 509 South Orange Ave.

🎭 OCT 18 | Art Education Community Day: Africa on Stage
10 AM
Newark Symphony Hall · 1020 Broad St.

🤝 OCT 19 | Standing in Solidarity
5 PM
NJPAC · 1 Center St.

💡 OCT 20 | Newark Demo Day: 2026 and Beyond
2 PM
The Newark Museum of Art · 49 Washington St.

📚 OCT 21 | Farming While Black: Pop-Up Book Club & Mixer
6–8:30 PM
Sprouts Juice · 476 Roseville Ave.

🎃 OCT 22 | North Ward Trunk-or-Treat
4–7 PM
El Patio de La Casa · 43 Broadway

🎨 OCT 23 | Art Apiary Exhibit Closing
7:30 PM
Cryout Cave · 601 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.

🏮 OCT 24 | The Lantern Keeper’s Walk
6:30–11 PM
Mount Pleasant Cemetery · 375 Broadway

🚴 OCT 25 | Newark Dry Tri — Ride. Run. Reset.
10 AM
Meet at Harlem Cycle · 145 Halsey St.

And that’s only a taste. 👀 Swipe through for the full lineup—don’t let your weekend become a recap you watched in someone else’s Stories.

Save this post, send it to your group chat, and make those plans. There’s always something to do in Newark!

Plan your Newark stay or staycation! From Oct 15–Nov 30, 2026, participating hotels offer 15% off qualifying stays, and ...
10/15/2026

Plan your Newark stay or staycation! From Oct 15–Nov 30, 2026, participating hotels offer 15% off qualifying stays, and local Newark businesses provide exclusive discounts to hotel guests.Explore Newark’s hotels and businesses—your stay unlocks the best of the city. Tap the link in bio for all the details!🏨

Newark is where ideas meet opportunity. 💻✨ Newark Tech Week brings six days of innovation, creativity, and connection, O...
10/12/2026

Newark is where ideas meet opportunity. 💻✨ Newark Tech Week brings six days of innovation, creativity, and connection, October 12–17!

Here are a few daily highlights—all in Newark, NJ:

🚀 MONDAY, OCT. 12
Newark Tech Summit — Rutgers–Newark, 15 Washington St
Opening Mixer — Sihana Bistro, 159 Washington St

💡 TUESDAY, OCT. 13
Build with AI at Gotta Blast — Fiserv, 128 Washington St
Entrepreneurship Pub Talks — NJIT Highlander Pub, 150 Bleeker St
Live business pitching at Crowd Theory — EQUALSPACE, 550 Broad St

🤝 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14
Code and Coffee Hackathon — Fiserv, 128 Washington St
Newark Creator Mixer — Newark Culture Club, 563 Broad St
Cybersecurity, For Everyone — Seton Hall Welcome Center, 2 Gateway Center

🌎 THURSDAY, OCT. 15
TechWalk — The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St
The Rise Circle — Fiserv, 128 Washington St
AI Made Simple — 17 Academy St

⚡ FRIDAY, OCT. 16
Tech Empowerment Day — 17 Academy St
The Infrastructure of AI — Bloom Wellness & Events Center, 100 Lock St
NTW Closing Party — Vault Lounge, 221 Washington St

☕ SATURDAY, OCT. 17
AI & Mimosas + NJ Code & Coffee — EQUALSPACE, 550 Broad St

📅 BONUS: OCT. 20
Newark Demo Day — The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St

Swipe for times and the full roundup. Save this post, send it to your crew, and register with the organizers for the events you want to attend! 📲

Your “I should’ve gone” moment starts here. 👀🔥Newark Arts Festival turns 25 and Today, October 7–11 is your chance to ex...
10/07/2026

Your “I should’ve gone” moment starts here. 👀🔥

Newark Arts Festival turns 25 and Today, October 7–11 is your chance to experience the art, music, talent, and creative energy that make this city unforgettable.

Here’s why you’ll want to clear your calendar:

🎨 OCT. 7 | Start with purpose.
The On Purpose. exhibition opening, Festival Kickoff, and Bisa Butler in conversation with Salamishah Tillet. See the work, hear the stories, and be part of opening night.

🪩 OCT. 8 | Make it a night out.
The NAF Ball brings the celebration to 49 Washington Street. Gather your people and give your Thursday plans an upgrade.

🛍️ OCT. 9 | Discover your next favorite.
Explore the City of Creators Tour, shop the Affordable Art Market, and experience Art Night Out, exhibition openings, and Below, the Love. Your next favorite artist—or piece of art—could be waiting.

🎤 OCT. 10 | Come for the talent.
From NAF Kids and the All Stars Talent Show to The Set List and an evening with Durand Bernarr, make Saturday a full day of creativity and live performances.

🧵 OCT. 11 | Step inside the creative process.

Explore Open Doors and Fall Open Studios, visit Where Do We Go From Here?, and join the Community Quilting Mural Workshop with Bisa Butler.
Five days. So many reasons to show up.
Swipe for dates, times, and locations. Save this lineup, send it to your group chat, and visit newarkartsfestival.com for tickets, RSVPs, and details.

Don’t just watch the recap. Be in the room. ✨

09/30/2026

kicked off an incredible Opening Night during Newark Fashion Month, presented by . The night opened by honoring Newark fashion icons like Mikki Taylor (iammikkitaylor), Belinda McGuire-Davis (Belinda McGuire-Davis) , and Rosemary King-Allen ()— alongside NFNO Founder LYNETTE LASHAWN being recognized by the for the vision she brought to life. What a night of runway moments from some of Newark’s most iconic and emerging designers — , jesselee, bump PRO, Designer Jameel M., Bohn Jsell, , and Tré M. Perry — each bringing their own energy, vision, and artistry to the stage.

Moments like this can’t happen without the partners who believed in the vision: City of Newark, NJ - City Hall, Invest Newark, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Amina Bey, Berger Organization, BRND Marketing Group LLC, Glamazon Beauty by Kim Baker, The Color Culture Collective, The Newark Times, The Newark Museum of Art, Aulo, , Vogue Vanguard Talent Management, and True Lounge Bar & Grill | THE REAL — thank you for standing behind Newark fashion. 🙏🏾

If you missed this special weekend of fashion events, just know — this was only the beginning! 👀🔥

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Try finding a slow day on this Newark calendar. We’ll wait. 😏Here’s a peek at the week ahead — miss it and you’ll wish y...
09/25/2026

Try finding a slow day on this Newark calendar. We’ll wait. 😏

Here’s a peek at the week ahead — miss it and you’ll wish you didn’t:

🗓️ Sept 26 — Branch Brook 15K Course Preview | Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, 8am

🗓️ Sept 26 — Block Party | Bunkr, 11am

🗓️ Sept 28 — Standing in Solidarity | NJPAC, 5pm

🗓️ Sept 29 — Newark Citywide Women’s Meeting | 695 Bergen Street, 6pm

🗓️ Oct 03 — Community Night | Newark Water Coalition, 4pm..and that’s just scratching the surface. 😮‍💨

Swipe through for the FULL lineup, and don’t forget to check our stories for the latest Newark Fashion Month events happening all month long!

👗📲Scan the QR code to add your own event to our community calendar. 📲

09/23/2026

Ya’ll know how it goes. Cute cocktails, new friends, and a whole lot of “NO, I LOVE YOUUU!” by stop three. 😂🥂

Brown Girls Bar Crawl: The Fashion Edit is stomping thru Newark during Newark Fashion Night Out. 👠

💋 4 stops through Downtown Newark
💋 Saturday, September 26 | 5–9PM
💋 Ending at TRYP Hotel for the official NFNO In The Mix: Creative Mixer

Grab your girls, pick the fit + get your ticket at the link in bio, newarkfashionnightout.com or Posh.vip! 🎟️

Grand rising! We’ve got weekday fun for every taste lined up for you!TONIGHT We’re hosting this month’s meeting of downt...
09/21/2026

Grand rising! We’ve got weekday fun for every taste lined up for you!

TONIGHT

We’re hosting this month’s meeting of downtown Newark’s nightlife community! Don’t miss a chance to fellowship, get important updates, and enjoy our drinks and snacks.

WEDNESDAY

Joe Markz: NJ's Most Dangerous Comic hosts our popular Rush Hour Open Mic, open to comedians, musicians and poets looking to hone their craft in a supportive environment. Early sign-ups encouraged.

Later that evening, the talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Devon Braxton returns withDevon Braxtonshowcase of music that’s made solo, on-stage before the audience’s eyes.

THURSDAY

Lauren LoGiudice opens theLauren LoGiudicemonthly Joke Lab, the critically-acclaimed show that allows the audience to give feedback on a cast of comedian’s new material (see slide for this month’s lineup)🧪

Closing out the weekday vibes is Jersey Produce 🍋’s ORA, a Jersey Produce 🍋some the best dJs, producers and MCs working in the area today (see slide for this month’s lineup).

More information, tickets, and online ordering for cocktails to-go at NewarkCultureClub.com.

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