Things to do in Newark, NJ

Whether your interest lies in "Swan Lake" or a local Newark jazz trio, scout out the most stimulating, enriching cultural things to do in Newark right here. It's the easy way to add "quality" to your precious "quality time."

Look here for Newark Arts & Entertainment things to do...

• Arts and Entertainment Events for Newark New Jersey (Tip: Increase your radius in the upper right corner)
• Museums, Galleries, and Theatres for Newark NJ
• Tickets for Newark NJ from Ticketmaster.com

There are always great occasions to celebrate around Newark. Find out where you can meet up with the neighbors and enjoy some genuine home-grown fun.

New Jersey Festivals...

• Festivals in New Jersey
• State Fairs in New Jersey
• NJ Fair Dates
• More New Jersey Festivals Info

No matter what the weather is like outside, we've gathered fun activities for the whole family, just perfect for this time of year.

Attractions This Season in Newark:

• Summer Camps in New Jersey
• Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for New Jersey
• National Forest foliage hotspots
• Foliage hotlines

When only some good, clean outdoor fun will do, head to one of the area parks. Here's the scoop on where kids can play, dogs can run (or not) and you can get your daily walk in.

Parks - Dive into outdoor fun here...

• New Jersey State Parks
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• National parks in New Jersey
• Gain access to all National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands with the National Parks Pass
• Find National Forests
• Nature Conservancy preserves in New Jersey
• Dog Parks

Lose that "deer in the headlights" look! We've got the best places to scope out Newark area critters. Whether you're into birdwatching or visiting the local wildlife sanctuary, make tracks through these links and discover a wild new side of Newark.

Learn more about Newark, NJ wildlife here...

• New Jersey Wildlife Refuges
• Bird watching
• Endangered species in New Jersey
• Audubon centers

Find Last Minute Tickets To Hot Newark Events...

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• Newark Tickets from TicketNetwork for:
  Jersey City Area Events
  New York Area Events
  Newark Area Events
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Related Guides

Be sure to check out 'Related Guides' in our things to do section for museums, galleries, Newark restaurants guide and more.

• Museums, Galleries and Theatres in Essex
• Essex County Events
• Restaurants
• Summer Camps in New Jersey