From arts and entertainment to top-rated family-friendly attractions, this list covers Newark’s best events, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities, including visits to the Newark Museum of Art, concerts at NJPAC, hockey games at Prudential Center and the beautiful (cherry blossomed-filled) grounds of Essex County Branch Brook Park.
Whether you’re searching for “things to do in Newark this weekend,” kid-friendly activities or seasonal events, we’ve got you covered. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and plan your perfect Newark adventure!
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Mulberry Commons Park
Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ, United States
From ice skating and go-karts to festive shopping and cozy igloos, the Newark Winter Village returns to Mulberry Commons Park as part of Downtown Newark for the Holidays—a citywide celebration […]
Mulberry Commons Park
Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Experience the wonder of Newark Winter Village - with ice skating, go-carts on ice, shopping, food trucks, and more at Mulberry Commons. Open Wednesdays to Sundays, November 29 through January […]
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has launched the Columbia Bank Family Series, a season’s worth of sensational performances and events designed to entertain and educate both children and […]
Lancers Restaurant and Bar
459 Ferry St, Newark, NJ, United States
Whether you're a beginner or advanced dancer, come to the launch of the Bachata Meets Salsa social in the Ironbound section of Newark, every Wednesday from 8 pm to midnight. […]
Through Museums on Us, Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive free general admission to various cultural attractions on the first full weekend of […]
The popular kids’ science podcast Brains On! presents a new stage spectacular - a hilarious, high-energy, science-themed show transform the stage into a mind-bending adventure through the human brain. Molly […]
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse with a lineup of performances in NYC, New Jersey, and beyond. The company, with artistic director Greta […]
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Enjoy an evening of community and cultural exchange for families to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Seattle Symphony Associate Conductor Sunny Xia and Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Winner […]
Drumline Live is an international tour that celebrates the marching band tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This stage show features riveting rhythms, bold beats, and dynamic energy, […]
There will be a display of Chinese dance, contemporary dance, acrobatics, costumes and live music for the Year of the Horse. Showtimes are 2 pm February 14 or 2 pm […]
Professional ballroom dancers joining the tour are Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart and Hailey Bills. Celebrity guest […]
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic […]