Newark Happening

Newark Happening The Official Source of Newark, New Jersey Travel and Tourism Information. See more. Spend Less. Newark.

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.

🏢✨ New Apartment Building Alert: Check out The Mercer! This newly renovated complex is just steps away from Military Par...
08/14/2025

🏢✨ New Apartment Building Alert: Check out The Mercer!

This newly renovated complex is just steps away from Military Park and a short walk from Newark Penn Station.

🌟 Join for open houses this weekend!

📍 Location: The Mercer, 10 Commerce Court, Newark
🗓️ Friday, Aug 15th | 5pm - 7pm
🗓️ Saturday, Aug 16th | 11am - 1pm
🗓️ Sunday, Aug 17th | 11am - 1pm

We can’t wait to see you there!
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🌟 This is where the power players meet! Join .tech on September 5, 2025, from 3–8 PM for an inspiring event filled with ...
08/14/2025

🌟 This is where the power players meet!

Join .tech on September 5, 2025, from 3–8 PM for an inspiring event filled with trailblazers who are shaping the future of tech, equity, and impact.

⚡ Tech-Driven Leadership for Social & Economic Development
🤝🏾 Cross-Sector Collaboration
⚖️ Equity & Access in Innovation
💼 Representation & Reimagining Executive Leadership
🤖 Human-Centered Technology & AI Ethics
🏛️ Institution Building in Underinvested Economies

Event Details:
AfroTech Executive 2025
Location: Dryden Hall – 7th Floor Plaza Building | 751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Date/Time: Fri, Sep 5 at 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Don't miss out!

Follow .tech and .conference to learn more. 🌍✨

🌴🎉 Get ready to vibe with us at the 2nd Annual Newark Caribbean Festival! Join us on Saturday, August 16th, from 2-7 PM ...
08/14/2025

🌴🎉 Get ready to vibe with us at the 2nd Annual Newark Caribbean Festival!

Join us on Saturday, August 16th, from 2-7 PM at Harriet Tubman Square for an unforgettable celebration of Caribbean culture, music, and unity! 🎶

✨ Enjoy live performances by RUPEE, DENISE “SAUCY WOW” BELFON, and many more!
🍽️ Savor delicious island favorites at the Caribbean Food Pavilion!
💃🏽 Experience vibrant dance performances and shop from local vendors!

Bring your family, your flags, and your best dance moves because the islands are calling!

🎊🌊 Don’t miss out on the nonstop vibes and community joy!
✨ Free and open to all ages! See you there!

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(🌧️ Rain Date: August 17)

🎶 Bring some music and joy to your afternoon commute! 🎉 Join us at the front entrance of Penn Station on Aug 12 from 4pm...
08/12/2025

🎶 Bring some music and joy to your afternoon commute! 🎉

Join us at the front entrance of Penn Station on Aug 12 from 4pm to 6pm to enjoy the amazing sounds of !

📍 Newark Penn Station, 1 Raymond Plaza West & Market St.
🗓️ Time: 4pm to 6pm

Let’s end this afternoon filled with music!

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🎶 Make your evening commute a JAM! 🚉✨ Join us at Newark Penn Station for Music in Motion, a brand new concert series! 🎤 ...
08/05/2025

🎶 Make your evening commute a JAM! 🚉✨ Join us at Newark Penn Station for Music in Motion, a brand new concert series!

🎤 Live performances:
- DoMo Jack of All Trades on Aug 12th ( )
- Janetza Miranda on Sept 9th ( .tza )
- Christopher Dean on Oct 14th ( )

🗓 Event Details:
🕓 Time: 4pm to 6pm
📍 Address: Newark Penn Station, 1 Raymond Plaza West & Market St .

Partners:

Don't miss out on some amazing tunes! See you there! 🎉

FOR THE CULTURE! 🔥 STANLEY IPKISS presents 🔥BATTLE IN THE BRICKS 🎶 Producer Battle - Don’t miss Newark’s ultimate produ...
08/01/2025

FOR THE CULTURE! 🔥 STANLEY IPKISS presents 🔥
BATTLE IN THE BRICKS 🎶 Producer Battle -
Don’t miss Newark’s ultimate producer showdown – where beats are made, legends are born, and only ONE will claim the crown! Kicking off WEEKEND TWO of the 20th Anniversary of the Lincoln Park Music Festival.

🎧 8 PRODUCERS. 4 ROUNDS. 1 GRAND PRIZE.
💥 And ALL the bragging rights.

📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st | ⏰ 6PM–10PM
📍 The Atelier, 49 Halsey St, Newark, NJ
ALWAYS FREE. POWER TO THE PEOPLE.

✨ BATTLE PRODUCERS
BLUES 360 • BROWN BUM • C THE HUSTLER • HITMAN
M AUDIO • NOMMX • NOTIQ • SAMAD SAVAGE

👑 JUDGES
Councilman Dupré L. Kelly aka DoItAll (Lords of the Underground) • Mark H. Francis • Unicorn151

💥 THANK YOU to our supporters:

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Have you Experienced Newark? 😎Summer 2025 has emerged as a season of festivals and innovative culinary experiences throu...
07/31/2025

Have you Experienced Newark? 😎

Summer 2025 has emerged as a season of festivals and innovative culinary experiences throughout Newark.

That is why we are so pleased to share Experience Newark, this new initiative is an exciting partnership between Newark Alliance, Invest Newark (), and the City of Newark’s Arts and Education District () that connects major cultural events and festivals with the city’s vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene.

Experience Newark aims to bring more visitors to local businesses, showcase the city’s culture, and connect visitors with Newark's dining and entertainment options.

Have you grabbed the Experience Newark mobile pass?

Learn more about this new initiative and how to get involved in the link in our bio. Thank for the write-up.

Have you Experienced Newark this summer? 😎Summer 2025 has emerged as a season of festivals and innovative culinary exper...
07/31/2025

Have you Experienced Newark this summer? 😎

Summer 2025 has emerged as a season of festivals and innovative culinary experiences throughout Newark.

That is why we are so pleased to share more about Experience Newark. This new initiative is an exciting partnership between Newark Alliance, , and the City of Newark’s Arts and Education District () that connects major cultural events and festivals with the city’s vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene.

Experience Newark aims to bring more visitors to local businesses, showcase the city’s culture, and connect visitors with Newark's dining and entertainment options.

Have you grabbed the Experience Newark mobile pass?

Learn more about this new initiative in the link in our bio! Thank you to for the write up.

🌟 Exciting news! For the first time, we’re bringing a national convening to New Jersey! 🎉 Join us from October 14–16, 20...
07/29/2025

🌟 Exciting news! For the first time, we’re bringing a national convening to New Jersey! 🎉

Join us from October 14–16, 2025, at NJPAC in Newark for 2.5 days of bold conversations and creative inspiration at the intersection of arts, public health, and community development.

💡 Let's explore arts prescribing and reimagine what healthy communities can look like together!

✨ Early bird registration is open — save $70 with code EARLYBIRD through July 31!

🕊️ Reduced-fee and no-cost options also available for artists, small nonprofits, and community leaders.

🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/chcreduced

Tyler, the Creator is in Newark today, performing at the Prudential Center for the final leg of his North America Chroma...
07/27/2025

Tyler, the Creator is in Newark today, performing at the Prudential Center for the final leg of his North America Chromakopia tour!

Immediately following the show, we invite you to join us for a pop-up experience at the brand-new downtown restaurant, Just Delicious, located at 214 Market Street!

Go for the food stay for the music, giveaways, and good vibes!

Event details:
📍Location: @ 214 Market Street Newark
🕑Date and Time: Today! 7/27 | End of show to 1 am

See you there!

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🌟 Have you heard? Experience Newark has been EXTENDED to September! 🎉 That means all the amazing deals, delicious meals,...
07/21/2025

🌟 Have you heard? Experience Newark has been EXTENDED to September! 🎉

That means all the amazing deals, delicious meals, and prizes are still just a click away!

✨ How to join the fun:
1️⃣ Sign up for Experience Newark through the link in our bio
2️⃣ Explore the pass for participating businesses and choose your spot!
3️⃣ Check in when you arrive and show your pass to your server and snag special discounts and deals
4️⃣ Earn points with every check-in and find out how to redeem awesome prizes like Newark merch!

🎁 Don’t miss out! ☀️

🙌🏾 THERE'S NOTHING LIKE AN OUTDOOR PRAISE PARTY, Y’ALL! We’re kicking off the 🎶 20th Anniversary of the Lincoln Park Mus...
07/17/2025

🙌🏾 THERE'S NOTHING LIKE AN OUTDOOR PRAISE PARTY, Y’ALL! We’re kicking off the 🎶 20th Anniversary of the Lincoln Park Music Festival with GOSPEL NIGHT IN THE PARK: A CELEBRATION OF SPIRIT! 🙏

📅 WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 | ⏰ 5PM–10PM
📍 Lincoln Park Place, Newark, NJ
ALWAYS FREE. POWER TO THE PEOPLE.

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✨ STARRING: JOHN P. KEE
• D. Corey Shipley & The Bishop’s Choir • Bre Holly and Faithful • Percy Robinson • Shaun Saunders • Shaquan Welch • Professor George Sykes & The City of Newark Brotherhood Ensemble

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🎤 HOSTED BY:
Councilwoman Rev. Louise A. Rountree & Bishop Kevin E. Taylor
🎙️ Special Guest Host: Toya Beasley of
Come raise your hands, lift your voices, and feel the joy of fellowship under the open sky. 🎶⛪️✨

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💥 THANK YOU to our supporters: • • • • • • •

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
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