Newark Happening

03/05/2025

Only 10 days left until the 90th Annual Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade on 3/14! 🍀 Get ready for an exciting HS Marching Band Competition and join us for the step-off at 1 PM from Mulberry & Market Streets. 🎶

03/05/2025

From classic Portuguese spots to innovative new eateries, Eater NY highlights the best restaurants in Newark! 🍽️✨ Check out the top picks and start planning your foodie adventure. https://bit.ly/41nPW8S

A legendary diner, a Portuguese butcher, and a tavern with a destination-worthy burger

02/25/2025

Attention Newark business owners! ⚠️

Join the Arts & Education District Community Meeting on Thursday, February 27th, at 12 PM or 6 PM via Zoom.

Learn how your business can benefit from major events and promotional opportunities.

Register now at bit.ly/artsedfeb!

02/18/2025

02/17/2025

Happy President’s Day! 🇺🇸

Did you know 24 U.S. Presidents have visited Newark, marking the city’s place in American history?

Here are some highlights:

✨ George Washington: Attended services at Trinity Church on Broad Street during his visits.

✨ Abraham Lincoln: His funeral train passed through Newark, and his legacy lives on with the Seated Lincoln statue at Essex County Courthouse.

✨ John F. Kennedy: Spoke on Columbus Day 1962, honoring Italian-American contributions. Visit his bust at Military Park.

✨ George H.W. Bush: Visited Newark 11 times as a candidate and President.

✨ Bill Clinton: Spoke at Malcolm X Shabazz High School and attended a fundraiser at NJPAC.

✨ Barack Obama visited The Robert Treat to show support for then, democratic candidate, Governor Murphy.

✨ Joe Biden met 30 high school interns at Audible in 2017 as then Vice President after speaking about the release of his memoir.

📍This President’s Day, explore these iconic landmarks that connect Newark to presidential history!

Which of these is your favorite Newark landmark?

02/14/2025

💘 Show Us Your Newark Pride & Win! 💘

Roses are red, violets are blue, we’ve got Newark Pride—but what about you? ❤️

Enter our Valentine’s Day Contest for a chance to win TWO exclusive red Newark crewneck sweaters! ❤️👕✨

How to Enter:
💌 Follow on Instagram and share this post.
📸 Post a photo of you & your boo showing your Newark pride.
🏷️ Use the hashtags and in your caption.

Prize: ❤️ Two red Newark Crewneck Sweaters ❤️

Contest Rules:
📅 Entry Deadline: February 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
🏆 Winner announced on February 18, 2025, via ’s Instagram stories.
📍 Must be 18+ and a U.S. resident.
✅ Your profile must be public to qualify. May post multiple entries.

Spread the love—Newark style! 💘✨

02/14/2025

💘 Show Us Your Newark Pride & Win! 💘

Roses are red, violets are blue, we’ve got Newark Pride—but what about you? ❤️

Enter our Valentine’s Day Contest for a chance to win TWO exclusive red Newark crewneck sweaters! ❤️👕✨

How to Enter:
💌 Follow Newark Happening on Instagram, then share this contest post.
📸 Post a photo of you & your boo showing your Newark pride.
🏷️ Use the hashtags and in your caption.

Prize: ❤️ Two red Newark Crewneck Sweaters ❤️

Contest Rules:
📅 Entry Deadline: February 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
🏆 Winner announced on February 18, 2025, via ’s Instagram stories.
📍 Must be 18+ and a U.S. resident.
✅ Your profile must be public to qualify. May post multiple entries.

Spread the love—Newark style! 💘✨

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

Today we’re highlighting our hometown break-out star, from ABC’s The Bachelor! 🤩

Click the link in our bio to learn more about this Newark heartthrob from northjersey.com! 🌹

🎥 ABC Network

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️ Did you know that ABC's The Bachelor is from Newark, New Jersey? Learn more about in this article from NorthJersey.com. 🌹 https://njersy.co/4gHb0ws

Meet Grant Ellis, the next star of ABC's "The Bachelor" who was raised in New Jersey.

02/08/2025

Brunch + Beats = The Perfect Vibe! 🎶🥂

Join Divino Tasting Room, Eatery & Lounge on February 9th for a monthly brunch & DJ set!

🍽 Brunch Menu: 12-3 PM
🍹 Mocktails & Drink Specials: All Day
💰 Cover: $15 (Includes one drink)
🎧 Music by: DJ Kortez, G.O.T. (Gathering of Tribes), + Guest DJs Angola & I Dream

Come for the eats, stay for the beats! 🔥

02/07/2025

📢✨ Exciting events are happening at The Newark Museum of Art!

Whether you’re looking to celebrate the Lunar New Year, unwind with yoga, or vibe to live DJ sets, there’s something for everyone! 🎶🎨🧘‍♀️

Upcoming Events:
🐍 Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake – Feb 8, 12-5 PM
🧘 Art After Dark Lite: Yoga – Feb 13, 5-7 PM
👗 Art After Dark: Royals & Regalia - Feb. 20, 7-10:30 PM
🎧 Art After Dark Lite: DJ Mari – Jan 30, 4-7 PM

Join us for culture, creativity, and community in the heart of Newark! Tag your friends and plan your visit! 🏛️

📍49 Washington St. Newark, NJ 07102

02/06/2025

Did you know we now offer evening planetarium shows? 🌌

Experience Saya Woolfalk’s Hybrid Cosmology, a mesmerizing full-dome journey into the world of the Empathics—fictional futuristic beings who time-travel and shape-shift across the multiverse.

🛰️ Thursdays & Fridays in February
📽️ Showtimes: 5:30pm & 6:15pm
⭐ Bonus 7pm show on 3rd Friday (Feb 21)!

Make it a night out at The Newark Museum of Art and explore the cosmos like never before!

📅 Plan your visit today: ow.ly/iSQc50USXON

02/03/2025

🎆 New Year, New NDD Events! 🎆

Join the on February 11th for a fun night of friendly competition at NDD Game Night + Trivia, held at ! To celebrate Black History Month, the trivia focuses on Black history, culture, and contributions. 🗣️

Event Details:

✔️Black History Month-themed trivia hosted by a lively emcee

✔️Classic and modern board games

✔️Prizes for trivia champions and standout players!

🍸 Food & Drinks: Enjoy TinJune’s signature cocktails and delicious bites available for purchase.

🎫 Admission: Free and open to all! RSVP at the link in our bio to secure your spot. Bring friends or make new ones!

📅 February 11th, @ 5:30PM-8:30PM
📍TinJune, 494 Broad St.

Come out and celebrate Black culture, !

02/01/2025

Polish heavyweight boxing is BACK at the Prudential Center for the first time in over a decade! 🇵🇱

Witness a thrilling all-Polish showdown as Damian Knyba (14-0, 8 KOs) takes on seasoned veteran Andrzej Wawrzyk (34-4, 20 KOs) in a ten-round clash, tonight, February 1!

This night of powerhouse action honors the legacy of Tomasz Adamek, who electrified Prudential Center nine times. Now it’s time for Knyba and Wawrzyk to write a new chapter.

Plus, rising star Fiodor Czerkaszyn (25-1, 15 KOs), former world champion Miyo Yoshida (17-5), and the best emerging talent from NJ and NY will light up the undercard!

Get your tickets now and be part of the action! 🥊 https://bit.ly/4g6SgGs

02/01/2025

Happy Black History Month! 🙌🏾

As we celebrate, let’s take a moment to honor the rich legacy of Newark’s Black community. From the soulful sounds of jazz legend Sarah Vaughan, to the powerful influence of institutions like the Newark NAACP and the Urban League of Essex County, Newark has long been a place of cultural, social, and political change.

The impact of figures like Mayor Kenneth Gibson, Newark’s first Black mayor, and the Iconic Amiri Baraka, literary and cultural activist, continue to inspire new generations.

Institutions like Rutgers University—Newark, who host an Africana Studies program and the Newark Public Library, which is home to the James Brown African American Room, remain central in advocating for justice, education, and empowerment.

Let’s remember and celebrate the individuals, institutions, and movements that have shaped Newark and continue to inspire us today. ✊🏾🎤

Join us in celebrating this month as we share additional facts about Newark’s Black History. Have an interesting Newark Black History Fact? Email us at [email protected].

01/28/2025

WE’VE BEEN QUIET NEWARK, BUT WE’VE GOT BIG NEWS! 🎉

Newark merch is back and we’re kicking off 2025 right! Show your and visit our NEW location, opening tomorrow, January 29 at 9am at Gateway Center! 🏙️✨

🛍️ Get the best Newark merch:
🧢 Hoodies, t-shirts, beanies
☂️ Umbrellas, travel tumblers
🎲 Newarkopoly games & more!

📍 3 Gateway Center, Concourse Level
265-281 Market St., Newark, NJ 07102
(Enter through 100 Mulberry St. Entrance)
⏰ Monday - Friday | 9 AM - 5 PM

Come rep our city and grab exclusive Newark merch! See you there!🔥

01/23/2025

Join us for the 90th Annual Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade, featuring its 12th Annual High School Marching Band Competition! 🥁🎶

Top bands from across New Jersey will bring energy plus music, and Irish spirit to the streets of Newark on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Step-off is at 1 PM at Mulberry & Market Streets. Bands will compete for top honors, judged by USBands experts, with awards presented at Central Ave. & Halsey St.

Let's celebrate Irish heritage and Newark’s vibrant culture. You won’t want to miss it!

Follow Newark Saint Patrick's Day Parade for updates! 🍀

Photo Credit: Aristide Economopoulos, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

01/22/2025

Polish heavyweight boxing is BACK at the Prudential Center for the first time in over a decade! 🇵🇱

Witness a thrilling all-Polish showdown as Damian Knyba (14-0, 8 KOs) takes on seasoned veteran Andrzej Wawrzyk (34-4, 20 KOs) in a ten-round clash on Saturday, February 1.

This night of powerhouse action honors the legacy of Tomasz Adamek, who electrified Prudential Center nine times. Now it’s time for Knyba and Wawrzyk to write a new chapter.

Plus, rising star Fiodor Czerkaszyn (25-1, 15 KOs), former world champion Miyo Yoshida (17-5), and the best emerging talent from NJ and NY will light up the undercard!

Get your tickets now and be part of the action! 🥊 https://bit.ly/4g6SgGs