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2023 Linden Cheer & Mentor Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 2023 Linden Cheer and Mentor Program directed by Coach Colvin.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the 2023 Linden Cheer and Mentor Program.

  • Who: Ages 5 through 17.
  • What: Linden Cheer and Mentor Program directed by Coach Colvin.
  • When: Every Monday and Wednesday from July 5 through August 16, from 5pm until 7pm.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: $50 registration fee, plus a $6 insurance fee. To view full program description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or 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. For more information, call 908-474-8600 or 908-474-8627.

A Juneteenth Celebration: The Parade

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, the Linden Education Association, your teachers, and educational support professionals invite you to attend a Juneteenth celebration: The Parade.

  • What: To start off our Juneteenth celebration, we will be having a caravan parade! Come watch the parade and be a part of Linden’s history as we celebrate freedom. The Parade will be followed by another Juneteenth celebration: The Cookout, which will be held at the Promenade.
  • Where: The lineup will be on East Gibbons Street (next to School #1), and will proceed down North Wood Avenue (straight to the Promenade).
  • When: Saturday, June 17, at 10:30am.
    • Rain Date: Sunday, June 18, at 11:30am.

Let’s Go Fishing!

Are you interested in learning how to fish, but not really sure where to start? Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for Let’s Go Fishing!

  • Who: 18 years and older. You must have a valid 2023 New Jersey Freshwater Fishing license to participate.
  • What: Fishing workshop with NJDEP Fish & Wildlife. Participants will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. Participants will put their new skills to practice with a fishing experience, and leave the workshop with the knowledge and confidence to head out fishing on their own. All bait, tackle and equipment will be provided.
  • When: Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 10am until 2pm.
  • Where: Wilson Pond, which is located at 1113 Summit Terrace.
  • How: Free workshop. All bait, tackle and equipment will be provided. Registration is limited to 10 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. With questions, contact Alanna Newmark by email here, or call 609-462-0743.
    • Click here to register. Registration deadline is Thursday, June 8, 2023.
    • You must have a Conservation ID# (CID#) to apply. Click here for instructions on creating an online profile and CID#.
    • You must have a valid 2023 New Jersey Freshwater Fishing license to participate.

8th Annual All White Gear Afro House Music Dance Festival

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and Uptown Linden invite you to attend the 8th Annual All White Gear Afro House Music Dance Festival!

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

  • What: Afro House Music Dance Festival.
    • Sound Stage One: U.S.A. Dance Area featuring FamilySoul and friends.
    • Sound Stage Two: South African Dance Area featuring Shisanyama and friends.
  • When: Saturday, June 24th at 11am.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: Free event, come dance!

Public Works Week

May 21 through May 27 is National Public Works Week. During this week, let’s all acknowledge and recognize the constant hard work that our Public Works team performs for Linden residents all year!

Click here to download the National Public Works Week flyer.

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Self Care Sunday

Self Care Sunday, a festival for Mental Health Action Day is back! In partnership with MTV and others, the County of Union invites you and your family to join us to partake in more than twenty self-care tools including Yoga, Sound Bath, Dance Fitness, Basketball, Art and more!  Mental health resources and professionals will be on site to help you tap into your best version of self.

Click here to view and/or download the Self Care Sunday flyer.

  • What: Self-Care Sunday, a festival for Mental Health Action Day with over twenty self-care tools, games and prizes! Mental health resources and professionals will be on site to help you tap into your best version of self.
  • When: May 21, from 12pm until 5pm.
  • Where: Rahway River Park, which is located at Saint Georges Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065.
  • How: Free event. Click here to learn more about rhe event and register.

Haitian Flag Day Celebration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend the Haitian Flag Day Celebration! Food sponsored by Tap Tap Restaurant.

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

  • What: Haitian Flag Day Celebration with a performance by Linden Public School students. Food sponsored by Tap Tap Restaurant.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
    • In the event of inclement weather, the Haitian Flag Day Celebration will be held at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: May 19, from 6pm until 8pm.

2023 City of Linden Summer Entertainment Series

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and Uptown Linden Inc., invite you to attend the 2023 Summer Entertainment Series!

Click here to view and/or download the 2023 Summer Entertainment Series flyer with complete entertainment schedule.

  • What: Come and enjoy the Summer Entertainment Series, events include live music of different genres, karaoke and comedy!
  • When: The 2023 Summer Entertainment Series will be held on varying nights from May 10 through September 12, 2023. For the complete entertainment schedule, click here.
    • Concert events will begin at 7:30pm and end at 9pm.
    • House Music events will begin at 5pm and end at 9pm.
    • Karaoke events will begin at 6pm and end at 9pm.
    • Comedy Under The Stars will begin at 6:30pm and end at 9pm.
  • 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

Linden Police Department Third Annual Bike Rodeo!

Join us for the Linden Police Department Third Annual Bike Rodeo!

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

  • Who: Open to the Linden community.
  • What: The Linden Police Department Third Annual Bike Rodeo. Bring your bike and enjoy fun bicycle activities, giveaways, and obstacle courses, while learning the ABC bike check, bike safety education and more!
  • Where: The basketball courts at Dr. Martin Luther King Park (4th Ward Park), which is located at 701 McCandless Street.
  • When: Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 8am until 12pm.