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Blossoming Bowlers 5

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Blossoming Bowlers 5, in cooperation with the Linden Police Department. Let’s “strike up some fun,” and celebrate family bowling at Jersey Lanes! Registration required.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • Who: Free bowling outing for all Union County special needs families.
  • What: Blossoming Bowlers 5, Let’s “strike up some fun,” and celebrate family bowling at Jersey Lanes! This program is funded by the NJ Department of Community Affairs ROID Grant (Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities). Each participant can bring family members for music, food, and fun. Students that are sensitive to noise, please bring headsets as there will be a DJ present.
  • Where: Jersey Lanes, which is located at 30 Park Avenue.
  • When: Saturday, August 30 from 2pm until 4pm.
  • How: Registration required. Click here to register. Each participant can bring family members for music, food, and fun. Students that are sensitive to noise, please bring headsets as there will be a DJ present. For more information, email here or call (908) 474-8600.

The City of Linden 2025 Polish Festival!

Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Union County and the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union present the City of Linden 2025 Polish Festival. Bringing the Polish community together for one big event!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • Who: Fun for all ages!
  • What: The City of Linden 6th Annual 2025 Polish Festival! Honorary Patronage of the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in New York. Special Event Slavic Invasion, Live Polish Music and DJ, Children’s Activities, Authentic Polish Food, Beer and Wine Tent, Polish Vendors. Bringing the Polish community together for one big event!
  • When: Saturday, September 20, from 2pm until 7pm, Rain date September 21
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: Free event. For information, please contact: Council President Michele Yamakaitis at 908-494-0880 or Danuta Lisowska at 908-601-8598.
    • Click here for 2025 Polish Festival Vendor Information – Non Food.
    • Click here for 2025 Polish Festival Vendor Information – Food.

The City of Linden 2025 Polish Festival Vendor Information – Food

Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Union County and the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union are pleased to host the City of Linden 2025 Polish Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 2pm until 7pm.
Rain date: September 21, 2025.

The vendor registration deadline for the 2025 Polish Festival is August 22, 2025.

2025 Vendor Information – Food

  • Click here to download the Polish Festival Food Vendor Application and return application by mail or in-person to: Uptown Linden, Inc. 403 North Wood Avenue, Linden NJ 07036.
  • For more information, please contact Mikki at 908-718-5831 or by email.

The City of Linden 2025 Polish Festival Vendor Information – Non Food

Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Union County and the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union are pleased to host the City of Linden 2025 Polish Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 2pm until 7pm.
Rain date: September 21, 2025.

The vendor registration deadline for the 2025 Polish Festival is August 22, 2025.

2025 Vendor Information – Non Food

2025 Latin Festival

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden Inc. and the Department of Parks & Recreation presents the Linden 2025 Latin Festival. Bringing the Latin community together for one big event!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • Who: Fun for all ages!
  • What: Latin Festival. Vendors, food, live music, DJ and karaoke, dance contest, ISPW wrestling event for the kids, and an Auto and bike show competition sponsored by RIX magazine! Also visit our beer and wine garden. The Auto and Bike Show will take place in parking lot behind CVS.
  • When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 12pm until 7pm. This is a rain or shine event.
  • Where: Linden City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: Linden Latin Festival is looking for vendors, call Mikki at 908-718-5831.
    • Click here for 2025 Latin Festival Vendor Information – Non Food.
    • Click here for 2025 Latin Festival Vendor Information – Food.

Linden 8th Ward Reunion Community Festival

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation presents the Linden 8th Ward Reunion Community Festival!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

  • What: Linden 8th Ward Reunion Community Festival, featuring DJ Qua with Kyle Smith, Rich Harris and Doughboy. Also featuring Monique Bingham performing “We Had a Thing”, “Deep in the Bottom”, and “Flight”. Food trucks, game trucks, vendors! Bring your lawn chairs, and good energy!
  • When: Saturday, August 9, from 3pm until 8pm.
  • Where: St. Marks (Dorothy Ford Park) which is located at 1298 Hussa Street.
  • How: For more information, contact the Department of Parks & Recreation at 908-474-8600.

2025 John T. Gregorio Basketball Camp

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the 2025 John T. Gregorio Basketball Camp.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer and permission slip for the 2025 John T. Gregorio Basketball Camp.

  • Who: For 3rd through 8th grade, Linden residents only.
  • What: Basketball Camp. Campers with learn basketball fundamentals, ball handling skills, footwork techniques, rebounding, shooting skills, dribbling skills, and offensive and defensive strategies.
  • Where: Linden High School Gymnasium, which is located at 121 West St. Georges Avenue.
  • When: June 30 through July 3, from 9am until 2pm (bring lunch).
  • How: Fee $30, registration required. Registration deadline is June 27, 2025. To view full program description and register online, click here. Please return the permission slip with your child on the first day of camp. Bring lunch for camp dates June 30 through July 3. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street), or 9am until 7pm at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up and provider the following:
    • Birth certificate for child
    • Household bill showing proof of residency
    • Driver’s license or photo I.D. for parent/guardian signing up their child.
  • For more information, call the 908-474-8600 or email here.

Postponed – Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park initially scheduled for June 18 has been postponed. The new date and time is Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 6:30pm until 9pm at Peach Orchard Park.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Linden Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to present Movies in the Park.

  • What: Movies in the Park.
  • Where: Peach Orchard Park, which is located at 1400 Dill Avenue.
  • When: Wednesday, July 2, from 6:30pm until 9pm.