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Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2023!

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation are pleased to present the 2023 Annual Easter Egg Hunt!

Due to the predicted inclement weather on Saturday, April 1, 2023, the Easter Egg Hunt at Wilson Park is cancelled. We look forward to having it on the scheduled rain date, Saturday, April 8, 2023.

  • Who: For children ages 12 and under.
  • When: Rain date: Saturday, April 8, from 12pm until 2pm.
  • Where: Wilson Park, which is located behind the High School Academy Building.
  • How: Please bring your own Easter basket, or a bag can be provided.
    With questions, call the John T. Gregorio Center at (908) 474-8600.
  • Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

Atlantic City Bus Trip

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a day trip to Caesars Casino in Atlantic City. Round-trip bus ride and $20 voucher included. Photo I.D. required to attend.

  • Who: For ages 21 and up. Photo I.D. required to attend.
  • What: Day trip to Caesars Casino in Atlantic City.
  • When & Where:
    • April 11, 2023 at 10am.
    • The bus will depart at 10am from the 7th Ward Building, which is located on Tremley Point Road and the corner of Main Street.
  • How: $40 fee, includes round-trip bus ride and $20 voucher. An additional $6 annual service fee will be added to the fee, if not already paid for the year. Photo I.D. required to attend. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street).
  • Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

City of Linden Annual Dog License

The City of Linden requires all dogs six months and older to be licensed. To obtain a dog license, written proof of valid rabies vaccination is required. Dog licenses available April 1, 2023.

  • Dog License Fee:
    • $13 for non-spayed/non-neutered.
    • $10 spayed/neutered (proof required).
  • Click here to complete a dog license application online.
  • To obtain your dog license in person, visit the City Clerk-License Office (9am until 4:30pm) located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
  • To submit your application by mail, send to: City Clerk-License Office, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036.
  • Click here to view and/or download the Annual Dog License informational flyer.

Linden Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) Baseball Registration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are please to announce that registration is open for the 2023 Linden Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) Baseball. Registration deadline is April 12, 2023.

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

  • Who: Youth program. Team leagues are grouped by age range.
    • Ages 4 through 6 (Tee Ball)
    • Ages 7 through 9 (Pee Wee)
    • Ages 10 through 13 (Little League)
  • What: Linden P.A.L. Spring Baseball. Your child will learn and develop fundamental skills to play baseball, and will interact and compete against children within their age range.
  • How: $40 registration fee. Click here to register and to learn more about the program. Payments accepted online. Registration deadline is April 12, 2023.

Technology and Nature

New Jersey Audubon is hosting public programs for all ages at Hawk Rise Sanctuary. Bridge the gap between nature and technology.

  • Who: Appropriate for all ages.
  • What: New Jersey Audubon public program. Bridge the gap between nature and technology. Discuss the pros and cons of nature identification apps and use them as we walk the trails of Hawk Rise. Come dressed for the weather. Iced tea and lemonade will be served afterwards. This program will be led by Angus Macaulay, Teacher Naturalist.
  • Where: Hawk Rise Sanctuary, which is located on Range Road.
  • When: Sunday, May 7, from 1pm until 2pm.
  • How: Free program. To register, click here. Come dressed for the weather. The primary app for this program will be iNaturalist. You may consider installing this app in advance.

Spring Into Nature

New Jersey Audubon is hosting public programs for all ages at Hawk Rise Sanctuary. Spring is in the air. Come out to Hawk Rise to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of spring.

  • Who: Appropriate for all ages.
  • What: New Jersey Audubon public program. Plants and animals will be found and discussed throughout our walk through the sanctuary. Come dressed for the weather. Iced tea or hot tea will be served afterwards, depending on the weather. This program will be led by Angus Macaulay, Teacher Naturalist.
  • Where: Hawk Rise Sanctuary, which is located on Range Road.
  • When: Saturday, April 1, from 1pm until 2pm.
  • How: Free program. Come dressed for the weather. To register, click here.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, JTG Center, and the Linden Board of Health, in partnership with St. Georges Pharmacy are providing a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome.

  • What: COVID-19 vaccinations and updated boosters.
  • When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 6:30pm until 8:15pm.
  • WhereJohn T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. With questions or concerns, please contact the Linden Health Department at 908-4740-8409.
  • Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

Ramadan Kareem

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

  • What: Ramadan Lantern Lighting.
  • When: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 4pm.
  • Where: In front of City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
  • Itinerary:

Senior Citizen Line Dancing

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

  • Who: For Linden senior residents.
  • What: Senior line dancing classes. Line dancing for seniors is a fun, healthy and rewarding activity and exercise. Dancing styles incorporated into the class include salsa, ballroom and country western.
  • When: Thursdays, April 13 through June 15, 2023, from 10:30am until 11:30am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Free program for all Linden Senior Residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call (908) 474-8600. In person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.