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📸 Flashback Friday to past Newark Nites! 📸We’re just ONE WEEK away from Newark Nite happening Friday, June 5, from 5–9 p...
05/29/2026

📸 Flashback Friday to past Newark Nites! 📸

We’re just ONE WEEK away from Newark Nite happening Friday, June 5, from 5–9 p.m. in Downtown Newark!

A huge thank you to Qnity, this year’s main sponsor, for helping make the event possible. See you downtown! 🎉

Get ready for Mini Mojo as they take the stage for the third performance of our Spring Concert Series tonight with a ble...
05/28/2026

Get ready for Mini Mojo as they take the stage for the third performance of our Spring Concert Series tonight with a blend of psychedelic rock! Join us on the Academy Building Lawn from 7–8 p.m. for a great evening of tunes. 🎸

The Ladybug will also be there with its mobile charcuterie cart, perfect for snacking while you enjoy the music! 🍓🍫

Notice: Tree work is currently being completed along the Pomeroy Trail and at Olan Thomas Park. Please be aware of crews...
05/28/2026

Notice: Tree work is currently being completed along the Pomeroy Trail and at Olan Thomas Park. Please be aware of crews and equipment in the area and use caution when traveling through. For additional information, please contact Parks & Recreation at 302-366-7000.

✨ Grab Your Newark Nite Tee! ✨Official Newark Nite shirts will be available next Friday, June 5th, for only $20! 👕🔥Take ...
05/27/2026

✨ Grab Your Newark Nite Tee! ✨

Official Newark Nite shirts will be available next Friday, June 5th, for only $20! 👕🔥

Take home a little hometown history, show off your Newark pride, and make the memories last long after the night is over. Once they’re gone… they’re gone! 🙌

Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

Today's Spring Concert Series performance by the Newark Community Band Polka Group has been cancelled due to inclement w...
05/21/2026

Today's Spring Concert Series performance by the Newark Community Band Polka Group has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Please join us for a make up concert on June 18th.

🌟 Newark Nite is BACK! 🌟Save the date for an unforgettable summer kickoff in Downtown Newark!🗓️ Friday, June 5th🕔 5 – 9 ...
05/19/2026

🌟 Newark Nite is BACK! 🌟
Save the date for an unforgettable summer kickoff in Downtown Newark!

🗓️ Friday, June 5th
🕔 5 – 9 PM
📍 Downtown Newark

Live entertainment, vendors, games, family fun all returning to Main Street after 5+ years! 💙💚

𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗔 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗪!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade. Your presence paid tribute to the ...
05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade. Your presence paid tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are truly grateful for your support and remembrance. 🇺🇸

We hope to see everyone this Sunday! 🇺🇸
05/15/2026

We hope to see everyone this Sunday! 🇺🇸

On Sunday, Newarkers will have an opportunity to remember and honor the Americans who have died serving their country.

Address

220 S Main Street
Newark, DE
19711

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13023667000

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