Upcoming · Newark, NJ
Things to Do in Newark, NJ
Newark, New Jersey hosts around 750 upcoming events, with roughly 300 scheduled within the next month. The program includes about 250 Theater & Performing Arts listings, followed by approximately 200 Concerts & Live Music and about 100 Sports & Fitness options. Community & Social gatherings number around 80, while Family & Kids events total about 30 and Comedy shows reach roughly 20. Free events make up about 10% of the total offering. Major venues featuring these activities include Paper Mill Playhouse, Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Wellmont Theater, New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall, and Halftime Sports Bar. Touring productions like Mary Poppins, Dear Evan Hansen, and Million Dollar Quartet appear alongside local acts such as the New Jersey Devils and Lend Me a Tenor. Founded in 1666 with a population of about 310,000 according to 2020 data, the city provides diverse choices for visitors this month.
City facts
- Population
- 311,549 (2020)
- Elevation
- 3 m
- Founded
- 1666
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music187Theater & Performing Arts233Comedy24Exhibitions & Art8Museums & Heritage1Food & Drink20Sports & Fitness119Family & Kids28Nightlife & Clubbing21Workshops & Classes11Talks & Lectures6Movies & Film5Community & Social90Business & Networking7Wellness & Mindfulness9Seasonal & Holiday6Literary3Conferences & Summits5Games1🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Paper Mill PlayhousePrudential CenterNew Jersey Performing Arts CenterNew Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential HallThe Wellmont TheaterHalftime Sports BarPrudential Hall at New Jersey PACBest Kept Secret Cocktail Lounge - UpstairsRitz Theatre - NJWatchung Arts CenterRitz TheatreGloria's Bar And Grill
Fri, Oct 16
6:00 PM · Free
NTW Closing Party: The Breakroom Hosted by Tribaja
Vault Lounge · Vault Lounge, 221 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Conferences & Summits
Free
7:00 PM · $39.49 +
🎀 Pretty & Pink Pumpkin Night 🎃
Bella Nail Lounge and Beauty Bar · 41 Maiden Ln, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Community & Social
$39.49 +
7:00 PM · See listing
BKS Fridays: Trap Bingo
Best Kept Secret Cocktail Lounge - Upstairs · 256 Hollywood Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205, USA
Games
See listing
7:30 PM · See listing
Patti Smith: Dodge Poetry Festival
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · 1 Center Street
Concerts & Live MusicPatti Smith
See listing
8:00 PM · $110 +
Paramus Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate
iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus
Sports & Fitness
$110 +
Cancelled8:00 PM · See listing
Canceled! Latino Urban Fest
Ritz Theatre · 1148 East Jersey St.
Concerts & Live MusicJey One
See listing
8:00 PM · $39 +
Small-Group Downtown, 911 Memorial, Wall Street Tour
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Community & Social
$39 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Patti Smith: Dodge Poetry Festival
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · 1 Center Street
Concerts & Live MusicPatti Smith
See listing
8:00 PM · $99 +
Manhattan Adventure Boat Ride
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Community & Social
$99 +
8:00 PM · $165.50 +
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
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Community & Social
$165.50 +
8:00 PM · $25 +
House Reloaded X Savage Entertainment Presents:
24K Restaurant and Lounge · 323 N Broad St # M, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA
Concerts & Live Music
$25 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Patti Smith - Dodge Poetry Festival (Moved from New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater)
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Community & Social
See listing
9:00 PM · See listing
After 9
Gloria's Bar And Grill · 36 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing
See listing
9:00 PM · See listing
RnB & More Fridays
Vault Lounge · 221 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
10:00 PM · Free
REP YOUR FLAG
Newark NJ · 17 Greek Way, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
Community & Social
Free
Sat, Oct 17
7:15 AM · $26.32 +
NYC's First Indoor Blacklight Snowball Fight - RECESS!!
Recess!! The Experience
Exhibitions & Art
$26.32 +
9:00 AM · Free
Mamas Who Walk: Summit
Marigolds · Marigolds, 426 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901, USA
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
9:00 AM · $45 +
The Goose Club: Babies (6-18 months)
458 Springfield Ave · 458 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901, USA
Literary
$45 +
9:30 AM · See listing
Dodge Poetry Festival Single Day - Saturday
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · 1 Center Street
Theater & Performing ArtsDodge Poetry Festival
See listing
Sold out10:00 AM · $8.34 +
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Community & Social
$8.34 +
12:00 PM · Free
PUMPKIN PATCH AND DECORATING
Pumping decorating · Newark, NJ, USA
Community & Social
Free
1:00 PM · $35 +
Prosecco & Pilates 🥂
The Den · 494 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Community & SocialMovement Everydaye
$35 +
1:00 PM · $35 +
Prosecco & Pilates 🥂
494 Broad St · 494 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Community & Social
$35 +
5:00 PM · $15 +
Craft Club 👻
Palmas Cafe · Palmas Cafe, 32 N Ave W, Cranford, NJ 07016, USA
Exhibitions & Art
$15 +
5:00 PM · See listing
Def Poetry Reunion
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · 1 Center Street
Concerts & Live MusicRussell Simmons Def Poetry Jam
See listing
7:00 PM · See listing
Best Kept Martini Night
Best Kept Secret Cocktail Lounge - Upstairs · 256 Hollywood Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing
See listing
7:00 PM · See listing
THE MINT
Private Location · Essex County, NJ, USA
Community & Social
See listing
7:30 PM · See listing
New York Red Bulls vs. Toronto FC
Sports Illustrated Stadium · 600 Cape May Street
Sports & FitnessRed Bull New York
See listing
8:00 PM · $28.52 +
"THE HOUSE OF VIBES" w/ JIHAD, QUENTIN, SABINE, ANTONIO, SONI, AND TRÉ
The House on Locust · 29 Locust Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Concerts & Live Music
$28.52 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Afrobeat Saturdays
Vault Lounge · 221 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
Plan ahead
Makeup Finesser’s Makeup & Brunch Class
Sun, Nov 8 · Exclusively Yours Venue
The Business Behind the Content: Careers in Advertising Technology
Mon, Nov 2 · SVA Theatre
BURNOUT SYNDROMES Fly Me to the USA Tour 2026 VIP - NYC
Mon, Nov 16 · The Meadows
CD Lecture Series: Betty Wang
Mon, Nov 16 · Tishman Auditorium
Monster ball Halloween party (The Sexiest Dance Party)
Sat, Oct 31 · Kiss Entertainment - Best Nightclub & DJs - Queens NY
Money Talks with Diana Isern
Thu, Nov 12 · Kew & Willow Books
REFLEKTION: Halloween Eve
Fri, Oct 30 · Newark Culture Club
Holiday Toy Drive 2026
Sat, Dec 5 · New York Irish Center
Frequently asked questions about events in Newark
- How many events are free in Newark?
- About 10% of all listed events are free. This means roughly one in ten shows does not require a ticket purchase.
- What are the most popular event types?
- Theater & Performing Arts has about 250 listings, followed by Concerts & Live Music with around 200. Sports & Fitness events number approximately 100, while Community & Social gatherings total about 80.
- Which venues host the most events?
- Paper Mill Playhouse and Prudential Center lead in upcoming listings. Other major locations include New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Wellmont Theater, New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall, and Halftime Sports Bar.
- Who are some performers with dates this month?
- Touring shows include Mary Poppins, Dear Evan Hansen, and Million Dollar Quartet. Local sports teams like the New Jersey Devils and musical group Lend Me a Tenor also have upcoming dates.