Newark Parks and Recreation Department in their effort fo keep kids active and outdoors during the winter months announces their Our Winter / Spring 2022 activity guide. The guide which offers a summer camp preview will help to gear up for spring. There are programs for all ages, abilities and interest levels including cooking, sports, […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE – One of Delaware’s best annual pyrotechnic shows will take place on Friday, July 2, at the University of Delaware’s Athletic Complex beginning at dusk. Vendors and entertainment will not be present. This will be a Fireworks only event. Free parking and viewing from your vehicle location is available in the University of […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE – With the arrival of warmer spring temperatures, the City of Newark and The Newark Partnership (TNP) announce the popular outdoor dining event “Main Street Alfresco” will return on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Chapel Street to South College Avenue […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE – The 2020 Turkey Trot is going virtual! No need to check the weather or worry about the hill at the corner of Valley and Church Roads. This year’s run is on your terms. You can still complete the event with your family or inner circle. The process is simple: 1) Register at […]
Continue ReadingJoin us for a family movie night! Newark, DE – The outdoor movies that you have all been waiting for have returned, this time, we are featuring your choice of two 80’s classics, Ghostbusters (6 p.m. showing) and E.T. (8:30 p.m. showing) on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Treats will be handed out as spectators arrive. […]
Continue ReadingCalling all ghosts, goblins and ghouls! BOO! It’s time for our annual Halloween Costume Party for ages 3 – 12 at the George Wilson Center on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 4 – 5:30 p.m., social distancing style! We know Trick-or-Treating will likely be very different this year, so here is a fun alternative to […]
Continue ReadingEffective immediately, indoor gatherings are limited to 12 people; outdoor gatherings limited to 20 NewArk, DE – To curb the likelihood of a coronavirus outbreak in Newark as University of Delaware students return to campus, members of City Council voted in favor of limiting indoor and outdoor social gatherings effective immediately. Indoor gatherings at a […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Newark and Grain on Main are excited to announce the next Parks on Draft for Summer 2020, a three-day, family-friendly beer garden event to take place in Newark’s Handloff Park from August 7 – 9, 2020. Proceeds from the event, which will feature food, games, beer, live music, and special guests, will benefit Newark […]
Continue ReadingLet’s all go to the movies in July! Newark Parks and Recreation with sponsorship from The Newark Partnership invite you to an outdoor family movie night on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 8:30 – 11 p.m. at the University of Delaware STAR Campus north parking lot. Relax in the parking lot, bring some popcorn & […]
Continue ReadingDuring a meeting Monday night, Newark City Council voted to cancel the July 4th Liberty Day Celebration and Fireworks display for this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health and safety of our community, spectators, first responders and staff weighed heavily on our decision to cancel this year’s July 4th Liberty Day Celebration and […]
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