Please see our Community Calendar for more information on the events below and for other events throughout the year, There is always something exciting happening in Newark!
A different band performs, free of charge, every Friday in July and August from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Newark’s T. Spencer Knight Park along the beautiful Erie Canal. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and dancing shoes. Families are encouraged to attend and snacks are available for purchase. Visit Newark Chamber of Commerce or call 315-331-2705 for details.
The Farmer's Market is open from mid-June to mid-October. It is held on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in downtown Central Park, and is a perfect place to find local fresh produce as well as other homemade items. From time to time, food trucks and live entertainment are present.
Starting the second Tuesday in July and running five consecutive Tuesdays, the Newark Park Band performs for free in Central Park on South Main Street, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Concerts last approximately an hour and benches are provided, or you may bring your own lawn chair.
Taste the “signature” dishes and drinks from restaurants, growers, and manufactures who are located throughout the county. This event is usually held the third Tuesday in June. Visit Taste of Wayne County for more information.
The Newark Rotary Family Fest is a community event designed for families, including live music, food trucks, craft vendors, silent auction, games, magician and more. Visit Newark Rotary for more information.
The "Home for the Holidays" committee brings you all the wonderful events Newark's local organizations and businesses have planned between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day! The holiday festivities kick off with the Newark Cross Country Boosters' Annual Turkey Day Race, and roll into the first weekend with our Annual Community Christmas Tree Decorating Contest, Small Business Saturday (shop local this day and throughout the year), Annual Lighted Parade, a magical Tree Lighting Ceremony, and a special visit from Santa riding on a fire truck! During the season, check out the "Home for the Holidays" Facebook page for the schedule, including special events at businesses for the holiday season!
Don't forget to check out our Community Calendar for these and other events!
A Visitor Map has been developed showing businesses and attractions within the Newark area to provide information for bicyclists and boaters as well as other visitors. The map can be found at the Welcome Center as well as other locations throughout the Village of Newark. If you prefer, you can print your own 11 X 17 Visitor Map or use our online Interactive Map.
Nearby entertainment includes:
- CMAC Performing Arts Center, Canandiagua, New York: 30 minutes
- del Lago Resort and Casino, Tyre, New York: 25 minutes
- Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack, Farmington, NY: 25 minutes
- Finger Lakes Cheese Trail, Waterloo, NY: 35 minutes
- NY Kitchen, Canandaigua, NY: 30 minutes
- Ohmann Theatre, Lyons, NY: 10 minutes
- Roseland Waterpark, Canandaigua, NY: 30 minutes
- Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester, NY: 45 minutes
- Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Geneva, NY: 30 minutes
- Smith Opera House, Geneva, NY: 30 minutes