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Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway for 200 Linden Families in Need

Mayor Derek Armstead and the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services is proudly hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway for 200 Linden families in need. Complete the form below to register for the 2026 Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway. Supplies are given on a first come, first serve basis.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway.

Pickup

  • Proof of Linden Residency is Required.
  • Registration deadline is November 18, 2026.
  • Pickup is on Monday, November 23, 2026 from 2pm until 6pm.
  • Pickup is at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway 2026

  • If we need to contact you, we will call or text you at this number.
  • Remember, this giveaway is for Linden residents only. Proof of residency is required.

The 2nd Annual Linden Family Holiday Skate Party

Mayor Derek Armstead and the Department of Parks & Recreation in conjunction with DWill’s Skate Academy invites you to the 2nd Annual Linden Family Holiday Skate Party. Join us in celebrating the community’s annual roller skating event!

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

  • Who: Parents and children.
  • What: The 2nd Annual Linden Family Holiday Skating Party.
  • When: Wednesday, December 16, 2026 from 6pm until 9pm.
  • Where: Branch Brook Park, Roller Skating Center, Clifton Avenue & 7th Avenue, Newark, NJ (Transportation will be provided).
  • How: Registration required. Click here to register. The registration deadline is November 30, 2026, and there are just a few sports available. $20 per person. Ticket price includes skate rentals, 2 slices of pizza, unlimited soft drinks, glow sticks, and transportation (outside food is allowed). For further information, please contact Linden Multi-Purpose Center at 908-474-8639.

Dorothy Ford Park – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to the ribbon cutting ceremony at Dorothy Ford Park, celebrating new playgrounds, fitness equipment and baseball field.

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

  • What: Ribbon cutting ceremony at Dorothy Ford Park, celebrating new playgrounds, fitness equipment and baseball field. Special guest speakers O.J. Anderson and Dwight “Doc” Gooden. Come celebrate with us!
  • When: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4pm.
  • Where: Dorothy Ford Park, which is located at 1298 Hussa Street.
  • How: For more information, call the Linden Department of Recreation at 908-474-8600.

Linden Mayor Derek Armstead Raises Serious Public Safety Concerns Over Phillips 66 Refinery Lockout, Stands with Union Workers.

Mayor says protecting Linden residents is his number one responsibility and demands assurances that emergency response capabilities remain fully operational at one of the Northeast’s largest refineries.

LINDEN, NJ — Linden Mayor Derek Armstead is raising serious concerns about the safety of Linden residents following the lockout of nearly 400 union workers at the Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery and Linden Terminal, including employees responsible for emergency response operations inside the facility.

While expressing his strong support for the workers represented by Teamsters Local 877, Armstead emphasized that the dispute raises an even larger concern: the safety and well being of the thousands of residents who live and work near one of the Northeast’s largest petroleum refineries.

Click here to view and/or download the full press release.

Breast & Prostate Cancer Awareness Dance

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and the City of Linden invite you to attend the Breast & Prostate Cancer Awareness Dance.

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

  • What: Breast & Prostate Cancer Awareness Dance. Music Conductors are Tamir Familysoul, Dee Boyd, Kyle Small Smith and Flash. Wear your pink in support.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 6pm to midnight.
  • How: Free admission.

First-Time Homebuyer Workshop

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden City Council President and Neighborhoods for a Sustainable Future* invite you to attend the First-Time Homebuyer Workshop.

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

  • What: First-time homebuyer workshop. Meet the professionals who guide your purchase; realtor, real estate attorney, mortgage lender and home inspector. Refreshments will be served.
  • When: Saturday, December 5, from 11am until 1pm.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Click here* to reserve your seat, or call 908-808-4035.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, Linden Police Department , and the Linden Opioid Ad Hoc Committee invite you to attend a free mental health first aid training.

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

  • Who: Open to all.
  • What: Mental Health First Aid Training. Why mental health first aid? Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
  • When and Where: Saturday, October 24, from 8am until 4pm at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
    • Saturday, November 21, from 8am until 4pm at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
    • Saturday, December 05, from 8am until 4pm at the Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
  • How: Free event, to register for the event click here. For more information, please contact Captain Abdul Williams at 908 474 4554.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

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.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

Linden Community Health Fair 2026

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Linden Health Department are pleased to announce the Linden Health and Wellness Fair.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in English.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Spanish.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Polish.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Haitian Creole.

Click here to view and/or download the Health Fair Exhibitor Registration form.

  • Who: Free entry, everyone is welcome!
  • What: Health and Wellness Fair. Free health services will be offered including blood pressure tests, blood sugar tests, DermaView sun damage skin analyzer, vision tests, hearing tests, bone density screenings, flu vaccinations and more! Free male and female cancer screenings for uninsured/underinsured. Tables with local health and wellness information, products and services. Enjoy prizes and giveaways, including a free six-page budget-friendly recipe booklet available for each attendee.
  • When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 11am until 2pm.
  • Where: School #1 Gym, which is located at 720 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: Free entry! For more information, please call the Linden Health Department at (908) 474-8409.
    • For Exhibitors: Click here to view and/or download the Health Fair Exhibitor Registration form. Please return completed form to the Linden Health Department, which is located at 605 South Wood Avenue. Space is limited, and tables are reserved on a first-register, first-serve basis.