Events and things to do in Elizabeth

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8am-3pm

Musical Theater Summer Camp (Ages 8-13)

8am-4pm

PAL Summer Camp

Shut Up & Write!® in Westfield NJ
8:30-10:30am

Shut Up & Write!® in Westfield NJ

Coworking for writers in your area! Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and...

9am-1:30pm

2026 Linden Special Needs Day Camp - August 5, 2026

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that registration is open for the...
Account Management 1-Day Workshop| Woodbridge, NJ
9am-5pm

Account Management 1-Day Workshop| Woodbridge, NJ

Get ready to level up your client game with practical tips and fun exercises all day long!
CAPM Certification In-Person Training in Cranford, NJ
9am-5pm

CAPM Certification In-Person Training in Cranford, NJ

Pass your CAPM exam on the first try! Join our expert-led CAPM Bootcamp, earn 23 contact hours, and kickstart your project management career
9:30-11am

SOAR

10-11:30am

Project Healthy Bones

10am-12pm

Safe Haven

10am-12pm

Safe Haven

10am-12pm

Wellness Wednesdays

Scrapbooking: The Basics! – Preserve your cherished memories while learning the art of scrapbooking. This hands-on class introduces layout...
10am

Insurance Commission Meeting - August 5, 2026

A meeting of the Linden Insurance Commission has been scheduled. The meeting will be held in the Conference Room, 2nd floor, at City Hall,...
10:30-11:30am

The Mid-term Elections..

10:30-11:30am

JCC MEN'S GROUP

10:30-11:30am

Terrific Toddlers

Come join us every Wednesday for Terrific Toddlers Story and Playtime.

Toddler Time: Barnyard Fun!
10:30-11:30am

Toddler Time: Barnyard Fun!

<p>Hay! There is sure to be some "horsing" around as little ones learn all about our barnyard friends!</p>\n
Toddler Time at Liberty Hall: Barnyard Fun!
10:30-11:30am

Toddler Time at Liberty Hall: Barnyard Fun!

Join Us Wednesday Mornings For Some Fun Summer Activities Perfect For Your Toddler!
Legislative & Business Luncheon
11:45am-2pm

Legislative & Business Luncheon

Join our Annual Luncheon where politicians and business leaders discuss key legislative updates impacting our economy and community.
Venture Garden for Entrepreneurs
12-1pm

Venture Garden for Entrepreneurs

A biweekly gathering in Jersey City where founders, creatives, and operators connect over tea to share ideas, solve problems, and turn...
DinosaursArise
1-1:45pm

DinosaursArise

Meet lifelike dinosaurs, unearth fossils, and spark your curiosity about our prehistoric pals during this interactive workshop led by...
1-4pm

STEM New Student Orientation

1-6pm

South Orange Farmers Market

1pm

YIDDISH LESSONS

[Must RSVP on LetsBunch.com] Co-Working 👩🏽‍💻 ☕️ & Chat 💬
1:30-3:30pm

[Must RSVP on LetsBunch.com] Co-Working 👩🏽‍💻 ☕️ & Chat 💬

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PES SUMMER WORKSHOP | Cycle 8 AIR Layqa Nuna Yawar Drawing Circle
3-5pm

PES SUMMER WORKSHOP | Cycle 8 AIR Layqa Nuna Yawar Drawing Circle

Join us on August 5 from 3-5 PM at Ironside Newark for a drawing class hosted by Layqa Nuna Yawar! As part of PES Summer Studio at Ironside...
4-7pm

PAL Baseball

Jersey City Go
5:30-9:30pm

Jersey City Go

Join us to throw stones in the upstairs seating area at Jersey City Whole Foods on Wednesdays. The location is just 5 minutes walk from the...
Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops
5:30pm

Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops

Everyone’s voice is different. We want to hear yours . This winter/spring, come together with other...

Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops
5:30pm

Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops

Everyone’s voice is different. We want to hear yours . This winter/spring, come together with other...

Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops
5:30pm

Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops

Everyone’s voice is different. We want to hear yours . This winter/spring, come together with other...

Unwine & Paint
6-7pm

Unwine & Paint

Please join us for an evening at the library as Newark resident, Ms. Lelia Stevenson, leads attendees for a fun and relaxing evening of...
Volunteer SUP training - All Levels
6-9pm

Volunteer SUP training - All Levels

Active volunteers who have volunteered for embayments (at least 1 shift) please join us for a SUP training!..
6-10pm

No Boyz Allowed Basketball

Newark Black Film Festival screening Sinners (R) & From Newark, With Love: A NBFF Community Celebration & Closing Event
6-10pm

Newark Black Film Festival screening Sinners (R) & From Newark, With Love: A NBFF Community Celebration & Closing Event

Start the night with a screening of Sinners (R), celebrating Michael B. Jordan, directed by Ryan Coogler. Runtime 138 minutes. The film follows...
6:30-8pm

Book Club: The ending writes itself by Evelyn Clarke

Plant Bingo: A Party for Green Thumbs
6:30-9pm

Plant Bingo: A Party for Green Thumbs

Enjoy structured gameplay, learning moments throughout the event, and plenty of chances to take home new plant babies.
6:30pm

Pop Warner Football - August 5, 2026

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation present Pop Warner Football. One Team. One Community. One...
Join a Bay Ridge Toastmasters Hybrid Meeting (follow instructions for Zoom)
7-8:30pm

Join a Bay Ridge Toastmasters Hybrid Meeting (follow instructions for Zoom)

Come as a Guest and observe our Toastmasters Club meeting. In each meeting, we have speakers and evaluators. We also do Table Topics where...
A Taste of Arabic Percussion
7-9pm

A Taste of Arabic Percussion

Enjoy a hands-on introduction to the darbuka, frame drum, and riqq as you explore the unique sounds and personality of each drum
Shakespeare in the Park 2026: The Taming of the Shrew
7-9pm

Shakespeare in the Park 2026: The Taming of the Shrew

Enjoy a night of laughter, romance, and live Shakespeare in the heart of Downtown Westfield.
Club Meeting (Sun Valley and Mt. Bachelor on sale)
7-9pm

Club Meeting (Sun Valley and Mt. Bachelor on sale)

All are welcome to join us at our club meeting/happy hour, this time at 80 River. Our out- West trips to Sun Valley, ID and Mt. Bachelor,...

Mastering Referral Marketing for Business Growth
7-9pm

Mastering Referral Marketing for Business Growth

Join us for the NJ Urban- North Bergen Business Referral Networking Meetup Group's upcoming event on mastering referral marketing for business...
Remembering the Light; An Evening with Master Teacher Suren Shrestha
7-9pm

Remembering the Light; An Evening with Master Teacher Suren Shrestha

Join Master Teacher Suren Shrestha for teachings from From Grief to Light, sound healing, meditation, and support for children in Nepal.
Pink Floyd Tribute Concert! Free!! (MOUNTAINSIDE)
7:30-9:30pm

Pink Floyd Tribute Concert! Free!! (MOUNTAINSIDE)

The Pink Floyd Project brings us classics!..
Wednesday Night 1/3 NL Poker!
7:30pm-4am

Wednesday Night 1/3 NL Poker!

Our weekly Wednesday night game is looking for a new faces!..
8-10pm

UCNJ Athletics (ERX)

8-10pm

UCNJ Athletics (MEL)

Aaron Rizzo & Desmond Myers - Greensboro
8-10pm

Aaron Rizzo & Desmond Myers - Greensboro

Get ready for an electrifying night as Aaron Rizzo & Desmond Myers take the stage at the iconic Flat Iron in Greensboro, North Carolina! This...
Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE CLASS AND ENTRANCE)
8pm-12am

Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE CLASS AND ENTRANCE)

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Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE ENTRANCE AND CLASS)
8pm-12am

Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE ENTRANCE AND CLASS)

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