This weekend · Newark, NJ · 24 events
Things to do in Newark this weekend
Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18 · 24 events
24 events are listed in Newark, New Jersey for this weekend (Oct 16–18), soonest first. The most common categories are live music (12), startup & business (3) and niche hobbies (2). 7 of the events listed are marked free.
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Friday, October 16
FreeNewark Tech Empowerment Day
Central Ward
Dodge Poetry Festival Single Day - Friday
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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FreeMind, Body & Business: A One Day Reset for Creatives & Professionals
Central Ward
FreeThe Infrastructure of AI
University Heights
Possession (1981)
Williams Center - Cinema Underground - Rutherford
US$13.63
L'Inferno (1911)
Williams Center - Cinema Underground - Rutherford
US$13.63
FreeNTW Closing Party: The Breakroom Hosted by Tribaja
Central Business District
Jimmy Dore at the Williams Center
Williams Center - Rivoli Theater - Rutherford
US$42.94
FL!P Circus x The Learning Experience Paramus
Flip Circus - Garden State Plaza
US$23.10
Genitorturers, Nathan James, Kore Rozzik
Dingbatz
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Patti Smith: Dodge Poetry Festival
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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FreeNewark 💜 Interactive Virtual Singles Mixer for 50+ Session
68-74 Commercial St
Patti Smith: Dodge Poetry Festival
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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Latino Urban Fest
Ritz Theatre
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We Touch Grass - Anime Rave
Williams Center - Black Box - Rutherford
US$28.46
Yovanny Polanco / Para Reservacion (718) 216-5982
Carro Café of Union City
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Saturday, October 17
FL!P Circus x The Learning Experience Paramus
Flip Circus - Garden State Plaza
US$23.10
FreeAI & Mimosas: Flyers That Don't Look Like AI
Central Business District
2026 Downtown Cranford Candy Stroll
Eastman Clock Plaza Park
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Lunar Nightmare Distortion: Isiliel In NJ
Dingbatz
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Free
NJ Code & Coffee - Newark Tech Week Edition
Def Poetry Reunion
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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Prince of Darkness (1987)
Williams Center - Cinema Underground - Rutherford
US$13.63
Questions about Newark this weekend
- What's on in Newark this weekend?
- 24 events are listed in Newark for this weekend (Oct 16–18), including Newark Tech Empowerment Day, Dodge Poetry Festival Single Day - Friday and Mind, Body & Business: A One Day Reset for Creatives & Professionals.
- Are there free events in Newark this weekend?
- Yes. 7 of the events listed for this weekend (Oct 16–18) are marked free.
- When is the next evntally digest?
- The next weekly Newark digest goes out Thursday October 15, with five picks matched to your taste. The first two digests are free with no card; continue for US$2.99/mo only if you choose.
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