City of Linden – Community. Diversity. Progress.

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What: A Juneteenth Cookout. Free event! Come one, come all to a day of culture, freedom, and independence. Let’s celebrate and enjoy, with BBQ eats! Activities, games, prizes, game truck, ice cream, and more!
Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
When: Friday, June 27, from 3pm until 7pm.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the 2025 City of Linden Cooling Centers.

Linden Public Library – 31 East Henry Street
- Monday through Wednesday from 9am until 9pm.
- Thursday from 9am until 5pm
- Friday from 9:30am until 5pm
- Saturday from 9am until 5pm.
- Closed on Sundays.
John T. Gregorio Recreation Center – 330 Helen Street
- Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm.
- Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Linden Multi-Purpose Center – 1025 John Street
- Monday through Friday from 9am until 9pm.
- Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

June 18, 2025 in Family Oriented

June 17, 2025 in DPW

No Collections
- Juneteenth – Friday, June 20 – the Department of Public Works (DPW) will be closed.
- The Recycling Center and DPW yard bulk drop-off will also be closed on June 20, and both facilities will reopen on Saturday, June 21.
- There will be no grass collections this week.
Recycling / Mixed Bottles and Cans
- No change to schedule.
- Monday, June 16 – Recycling (blue carts) in Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10.
- Tuesday, June 17 – Recycling (blue carts) in Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Sanitation Collections
- Wednesday, June 18 – Sanitation (green carts) in Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10.
- Thursday, June 19 – Sanitation (green carts) in Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Click here to view and/or download the 2025 Summer Entertainment Series flyer with entertainment schedule.

What: Come and enjoy the Summer Entertainment Series, events include live music of different genres, Legends of Linden, and comedy!
When: The 2025 Summer Entertainment Series will be held on varying nights from May 22 through September 25, 2025.
- For all Concerts, doors open at 6pm.
- Concerts begin at 7pm.
- All House Music events begin at 5pm.
- September 6 event starts at 2pm until 7pm.
Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
How: Free event. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional seating available for lawn chairs as space permits. For more information, contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-474-8600. Click here to view and/or download the 2025 Summer Entertainment Series flyer with entertainment schedule.