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Uptown Linden

Outdoor Dining at the Promenade – Rescheduled

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and Uptown Linden presents Outdoor Dining at the Promenade.

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

  • What: Outdoor Dining at the Promenade. Join us under the tents and enjoy dining “al fresco”. Delicious food, mixed drinks, live DJ music and karaoke. Fun for the whole family! Featuring music by DJ Faz.
  • When: Thursday, August 14, from 6pm until 9:30pm.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: All vendor food plates one size, one price! Only $10, food from local Linden restaurants and food trucks will be available, and dine under tents in the Promenade!

2025 Latin Festival Vendor Information – Non Food

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden Inc. and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to host the 2025 Latin Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 12pm until 7pm.
Rain date: October 11, 2025.

The vendor registration deadline for the 2025 Latin Festival is September 26, 2025.

2025 Vendor Information – Non Food

2025 Latin Festival Vendor Information – Food

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden Inc. and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to host the 2025 Latin Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 12pm until 7pm.
Rain date: October 11, 2025.

The vendor registration deadline for the 2025 Latin Festival is September 26, 2025.

2025 Vendor Information – Food

Linden’s Incorporation Celebration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Union County Board of County Commissioners, Uptown Linden, and the Linden Society for Historic Preservation presents Linden’s Incorporation Celebration!

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

  • Who: Linden community (children and adults).
  • What: Linden’s Incorporation Celebration -100 year anniversary, 1925-2025! Join us for a fun and informative Centennial Celebration of Linden’s Incorporation. Enjoy learning about your city’s history, with music, a trivia contest, games, shows, and much more!
  • When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1pm until 5pm.
    • Linden History Trivia Game with prizes starting at 1pm.
    • Free Carnival Games for children and teens with prizes 1pm until 5pm.
    • Free Magic Show from 4pm until 5pm.
    • DJ music with MC Mike Ruga all day in the Promenade.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: For more information, contact the Linden Department of Recreation at 908-474-8600.

Show Me the Resources: Small Business Week Resource Fair

Join us for an in-person Small Business Week Resource Fair hosted by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).

  • What: Show me the Resources! Small Business Week Resource Fair. Join us for an in-person Small Business Week Resource Fair hosted by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and statewide partners. Learn about resources available for small businesses, including programs through the NJEDA, New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC), New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC), and more. Meet with representatives from the NJEDA’s Small Business Services team, other relevant NJEDA departments, and key statewide resource partners.
  • When: Tuesday, May 6, from 9am until 12pm.
  • Where: Brower Student Center Room 100 at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), which is located at 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing Township, NJ 08628.
  • How: Click here to register for the event.

Show Me the Resources: NJEDA Small Business Week Webinar

  • What: Show me the Resources! Small Business Week Resource Webinar. In celebration of National Small Business Week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority‘s (NJEDA) Small Business Services Team will offer a review of available resources for small business owners in New Jersey.
  • When: Thursday, May 8, from 5pm until 6pm.
  • Where: Virtual Event.
  • How: Click here to register for the event.

NJEDA Virtual Office Hours – March 21, 2025 @ 2pm

NJEDA representatives will make a brief presentation on the Innovation Programs serving NJ’s startup and scaleup companies within the Technology and LifeScience sectors. These programs range from non-dilutive forms of support, e.g., grants and tax incentives, to direct investment opportunities via venture loans and price-based equity investments.

The office hours will start promptly at 2PM and will include time for Q&A and networking. Please note that the registration page also includes links to view prior virtual events, on demand. Our next office hours will be in-person on April 25th from 2pm – 4pm. Registration for the April session will open after March 24th. 

Cybersecurity & Your Small Business: Learn to Protect Yourself

In today’s digital age, safeguarding your small business against cyber threats is crucial.

The New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) invites you to an insightful webinar titled “Cybersecurity and Your Small Business: Learn to Protect Yourself.” This session aims to equip you with essential knowledge and tools to protect your business and customers online.

  • Who – This session is designed for small business owners and managers.
  • What – Learn about the significance of cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes, strategies to protect your business and customers online, steps to take following a potential security breach, and an introduction to the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate to enhance your team’s skills.
  • When – March 21, 2025 from 11am EST until 12:30pm EST.
  • Where – Virtual.
  • How – Register online here.

Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs – Free Webinar

The NJ Business Action Center (NJBAC), in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Rutgers Business School, is hosting a free webinar session with Greg Winter, Esq., an experienced attorney and former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiner. This webinar provides tools and insights entrepreneurs need to protect their innovations and strengthen their businesses.