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Annual Color Run

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and Mayor’s Youth Commission Scholarship Committee invite you to participate in Linden’s 4th Annual Color Run. Walk or run with us to raise funds for the LHS Graduating Class of 2026 Scholarships. All proceeds from this event will go toward scholarships granted to graduates of the Linden High School Class of 2026!

  • What: City of Linden’s 4th Annual Color Run! The event features a 2-mile course (8 times around the track) in which participants are doused with color along the track, with a grand-finale held in the middle of the football field! Participants receive an individual color packet. First, Second and Third place medals for both Youth and Adult Categories.
  • When: Saturday, May 16, 2026. On-site registration begins at 8:30am. The Color Run begins at 10am.
  • Where: Tiger Stadium, which is located between at 700 West Curtis Street.
  • How: Click here to register. Youth registration is $20. Adult registration is $30.
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Kids to Parks Day

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce Kids to Parks Day! Come and join the free, fun-filled day of outdoor play and events for your family!

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

  • Who: For ages Pre-K through eighth grade.
  • What: A fun-filled day of family friendly outdoor play and events. Come and enjoy: carnival games, inflatables, fishing, live entertainment, free haircuts, caricature artists, inflatable/keepsake balloon designs, and more! Remember to bring your fishing pole and a chair!
  • When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12pm until 4pm.
  • Where: Wilson Park, which is located at 1100 Summit Terrace.
  • How: With questions, please call the Department of Parks & Recreation at 908-474-8639 or 908-474-8600.

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.

Summer Movies in the Park

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.

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

  • 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.

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.

Father’s Day 2-on-2 Basketball Tournament

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.

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

  • 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.