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Halloween Parade

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Uptown Linden, the County of Union*, the Linden Board of Education and the Halloween Parade Committee invite you to attend Linden’s 73rd annual Halloween Parade on October 25, 2026!

  • What: Halloween Parade! This year’s parade theme will be America’s 250th anniversary.
  • When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 1pm until 4pm.
    • Linden City Hall scarecrow display will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026.
    • Meeting date will be held at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street, at 6:30pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
  • How: For more information about the Parade, please call the JTG Recreation Center at 908-474-8600.

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2026!

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite you to attend the 2026 Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Look for the Easter Bunny, along with Mayor Armstead. They’ll be hopping around, visiting all sections of Linden after the Egg Hunt.

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

  • Who: For children ages 12 and under.
  • What: Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny until 2pm. Look for the Easter Bunny along with Mayor Armstead. They’ll be hopping around, visiting all sections of Linden after the Egg Hunt. Look for the Golden Ticket to win a prize! (one Golden Tickets per Hunt!).
  • When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 (Rain Date: March 29). Check-in to receive bags is 12pm. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny until 2pm.
    • First Hunt: 12:15pm for ages 3 and under.
    • Second Hunt: 12:30pm for ages 4 to 6.
    • Third Hunt: 12:45pm for ages 7 to 9.
    • Fourth Hunt: 1pm for ages 10 to 12.
  • Where: Wilson Park, which is located at 1100 Summit Terrace.
  • How: Bags will be provided. Eggs and bags will be available while supplies last. For more information, please call the Linden Department of Recreation at 908-474-8600.

9th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite Linden families to the 9th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa. Seating limited to 180 families. Register now to secure your spot!

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

  • Who: Linden residents only.
  • What: Holiday breakfast with Santa! Kids eat free under age 16. Everyone 17 and over must pay a $5 entry donation, cash or check only made out to the Mayors Youth Commission. Toys will be gifted to children 10 years old and under. Take pictures with Santa. Seats limited to 180 people.
  • When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 8am until 11:30am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Registration required. Proof of Linden residency is required at event, bring your ID. Registration ends December 7, 2025. Kids eat free under age 16. Everyone 17 and over must pay a $5 entry donation, cash or check only made out to the Mayors Youth Commission. For more information, please call 908-474-8600.

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2025!

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite you to attend the 2025 Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Look for the Easter Bunny, he’ll be hopping around, visiting all sections of Linden starting at 1pm!

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

  • Who: For children ages 12 and under.
  • What: Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Look for the Easter Bunny, he’ll be hopping around, visiting all sections of Linden starting at 1pm! Look for the Golden Ticket to win a prize! (Three Golden Tickets per hunt!)
  • When: Saturday, April 12, 2025. Check-in to receive bags is 9:30am. *Rain date is Sunday April 13. Featuring four Egg Hunts for different age groups:
    • First Hunt: 10am for ages 3 and under.
    • Second Hunt: 10:15am for ages 4 to 6.
    • Third Hunt: 10:30am for ages 7 to 9.
    • Fourth Hunt: 10:45am for ages 10 to 12.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: Bags will be provided. Eggs and bags will be available while supplies last. For more information, please call the Linden Department of Recreation at 908-474-8600.