Family Oriented

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

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• 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.

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

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• What: Movies in the Park, Captain America – Brave New World. Entertainment fun for the whole family!
• When: Rescheduled date, Wednesday, July 16, at 6:30pm.
• Where: Peach Orchid Park, which is located at 1400 Dill Avenue.
• How: Free Admission. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages. We ask that you please properly discard your trash.

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.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend the Father’s Day 2-on-2 Basketball Tournament in collaboration with: youth legacy leaders.

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• Who: Children grades 5 through 12 with fathers/guardians.
• What: Father’s Day 2-on-2 Basketball Tournament in collaboration with: youth legacy leaders. In our father’s day classic, children (boys/girls in grades 5 through 12) will team up with their fathers/guardians to compete against other families. Two games guaranteed! Substitutions are an option if the parent/guardian has more than one child attending. Come out and have fun!
• Where: Wilson Park, which is located at 1100 Summit Terrace.
  • In the event of inclement weather, the location will change to the Linden Mutil-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: Saturday, June 14, from 10:30am until 1:30pm.
  • Grades 5 and 6 at 10:30am.
  • Grades 7 and 8 at 11:30am.
  • High school at 12:30pm.
• How: Last day to register is June 13. With questions or to register your team, please call Branly Cadet at 908-474-8639.