Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Newark Airport, NJ

Each spring, locals look forward to this fun festival celebrating the beauty of the season. Visitors flock here to see...

Each spring, locals look forward to this fun festival celebrating the beauty of the season. Visitors flock here to see Newark in full bloom and take part in the festivities. The main event is a family carnival with music, dancing and arts and crafts, but related activities are held throughout the week. The Cherry Blossom Run includes a 10K, children's run and run for people with disabilities, and there's also an annual bicycle tour and concert.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, Apr 7, 2012 Sun, Apr 8, 2012 Mon, Apr 9, 2012 Tue, Apr 10, 2012 Wed, Apr 11, 2012 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 Fri, Apr 13, 2012 Sat, Apr 14, 2012 Sun, Apr 15, 2012 Mon, Apr 16, 2012 Tue, Apr 17, 2012 Wed, Apr 18, 2012 Thu, Apr 19, 2012 Fri, Apr 20, 2012 Sat, Apr 21, 2012 Sun, Apr 22, 2012

Held downtown in Lincoln Park, this fun event focuses on the Diaspora by cultivating an atmosphere that celebrates the...

Held downtown in Lincoln Park, this fun event focuses on the Diaspora by cultivating an atmosphere that celebrates the family along with African culture, art and history. Great music and food are central, of course, and the festival also features various merchandise booths, celebrity guests and games. A true community showcase.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, Aug 25, 2012

This gala gives Newark's sizable Portuguese community an opportunity to recognize their birth country's foremost...

This gala gives Newark's sizable Portuguese community an opportunity to recognize their birth country's foremost national holiday, Dia de Portugal (June 10). Historically, the day was set aside to honor Luís de Camões, who wrote "Os Lusíadas," an epic poem celebrating Portuguese accomplishments and conquests. In Newark, the festivities take the shape of a large, community-driven party on Ferry Street -- one that features plenty of food, music and revelry. The festival also carries with it several spur events, among them an exhibition soccer match featuring popular futebol squads from Portugal, a youth soccer tourney, classical music concerts at the NJPAC, and a colorful grand parade.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sun, Jun 10, 2012

In the fall Newark's gallery scene becomes the toast of the town. Artists from all over get a chance to showcase their...

In the fall Newark's gallery scene becomes the toast of the town. Artists from all over get a chance to showcase their work at various venues, from the highly-regarded City Without Walls to the Firehouse Gallery on Academy. Participating galleries are located throughout the city, with the largest concentrations of them located around Military Park, the Newark Museum and Washington Park.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details October 2012

Started in 1974, this prestigious film festival is the longest-running one of its kind in the US. Producers, directors,...

Started in 1974, this prestigious film festival is the longest-running one of its kind in the US. Producers, directors, writers, actors and general film aficionados come from all over the country to participate in everything from screenings and forums to workshops and seminars. Historical documentaries, avant-garde cinema and feature-length films -- the rich yearly slate certainly appeals to a broad scope of tastes and interests. In addition to the Newark Museum, Symphony Hall plays host to some screenings. Youth screenings are at 1pm and adult screenings at 7:00pm.

Hours: Wed, Jun 20, 2012: 7pm Wed, Jun 27, 2012: 7pm Wed, Jul 11, 2012: 1pm, 7pm Wed, Jul 18, 2012: 1pm, 7pm Wed, Jul 25, 2012: 1pm, 7pm Wed, Aug 1, 2012: 1pm, 7pm

Since the completion of the Riverfront Stadium in 1999, Newark Bears' Game have drawn the citizens of Newark together to...

Since the completion of the Riverfront Stadium in 1999, Newark Bears' Game have drawn the citizens of Newark together to root for the local team. Weekend games feature some terrific promotional events including fireworks, block parties and autograph sessions for the kids.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, May 17, 2012: 6:30pm Fri, May 18, 2012: 6:30pm Sat, May 19, 2012: 6:30pm Sun, May 20, 2012: 1pm Tue, May 22, 2012 Wed, May 23, 2012 Thu, May 24, 2012 Fri, May 25, 2012 Sat, May 26, 2012 Sun, May 27, 2012: 1pm Tue, May 29, 2012 Wed, May 30, 2012 Thu, May 31, 2012 Fri, Jun 1, 2012: 6:30pm Sat, Jun 2, 2012: 6:30pm Sun, Jun 3, 2012: 1pm Mon, Jun 4, 2012: 6:30pm Tue, Jun 5, 2012: 6:30pm Wed, Jun 6, 2012: 11am Thu, Jun 7, 2012 Fri, Jun 8, 2012 Sat, Jun 9, 2012 Sun, Jun 10, 2012 Mon, Jun 11, 2012 Tue, Jun 12, 2012 Wed, Jun 13, 2012 Thu, Jun 14, 2012 Fri, Jun 15, 2012 Sat, Jun 16, 2012 Mon, Jun 18, 2012: 6:30pm Tue, Jun 19, 2012: 6:30pm Wed, Jun 20, 2012: 11am Thu, Jun 21, 2012: 6:30pm Fri, Jun 22, 2012 Sat, Jun 23, 2012 Sun, Jun 24, 2012 Mon, Jun 25, 2012: 6:30pm Tue, Jun 26, 2012: 6:30pm Wed, Jun 27, 2012: 11am Thu, Jun 28, 2012: 6:30pm Fri, Jun 29, 2012: 6:30pm Sat, Jun 30, 2012: 6:30pm Sun, Jul 1, 2012: 1pm Mon, Jul 2, 2012: 6:30pm Tue, Jul 3, 2012 Wed, Jul 4, 2012 Thu, Jul 5, 2012 Fri, Jul 6, 2012 Sat, Jul 7, 2012 Sun, Jul 8, 2012 Tue, Jul 10, 2012 Wed, Jul 11, 2012: 11am Thu, Jul 12, 2012: 6:30pm Fri, Jul 13, 2012: 6:30pm Sat, Jul 14, 2012: 6:30pm Mon, Jul 16, 2012: 6:30pm Tue, Jul 17, 2012 Wed, Jul 18, 2012: 11am Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Fri, Jul 20, 2012 Sat, Jul 21, 2012 Sun, Jul 22, 2012 Tue, Jul 24, 2012 Wed, Jul 25, 2012: 11am Thu, Jul 26, 2012 Fri, Jul 27, 2012: 6:30pm Sat, Jul 28, 2012: 6:30pm Sun, Jul 29, 2012: 1pm Mon, Jul 30, 2012 Tue, Jul 31, 2012 Wed, Aug 1, 2012 Thu, Aug 2, 2012 Fri, Aug 3, 2012 Sat, Aug 4, 2012 Sun, Aug 5, 2012 Mon, Aug 6, 2012: 6:30pm Tue, Aug 7, 2012: 6:30pm Wed, Aug 8, 2012: 11am Fri, Aug 10, 2012 Sat, Aug 11, 2012 Sun, Aug 12, 2012 Mon, Aug 13, 2012 Tue, Aug 14, 2012 Wed, Aug 15, 2012 Thu, Aug 16, 2012 Fri, Aug 17, 2012: 6:30pm Sat, Aug 18, 2012: 6:30pm Sun, Aug 19, 2012: 1pm Mon, Aug 20, 2012 Tue, Aug 21, 2012 Wed, Aug 22, 2012 Fri, Aug 24, 2012: 6:30pm Sat, Aug 25, 2012: 6:30pm Sun, Aug 26, 2012: 1pm Tue, Aug 28, 2012 Thu, Aug 30, 2012 Fri, Aug 31, 2012 Sat, Sep 1, 2012: 6:30pm Sun, Sep 2, 2012: 1pm Mon, Sep 3, 2012: 6:30pm

This movie series is a nostalgic summer treat geared towards people of all ages, especially families with kids. Come...

This movie series is a nostalgic summer treat geared towards people of all ages, especially families with kids. Come enjoy the big screen at the library this summer!

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Jun 21, 2012 Thu, Jun 28, 2012 Thu, Jul 5, 2012 Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Thu, Jul 26, 2012 Thu, Aug 2, 2012 Thu, Aug 9, 2012 Thu, Aug 16, 2012

This annual harness-racing event is a big draw for locals and tourists alike. The event, held the first Saturday in...

This annual harness-racing event is a big draw for locals and tourists alike. The event, held the first Saturday in August at Meadowlands, features a $1.5 million purse. Both competitors and spectators will be local, national, and international in scope! Definitely worth a look for visitors to the area during the event. Meadowlands Racetrack is located at the intersection of Route 3 and the New Jersey Turnpike.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, Aug 4, 2012: 10am