Newark Winter Village Kicks Into High Gear: 2023 Holiday Events

NEWARK, NJ — A popular, family friendly holiday attraction is kicking things into high gear in Newark: the city’s annual “Winter Village.”

Visitors to the 2023 winter village can enjoy an ice-skating rink, go-karts, carnival games and shopping – or even rent a private heated igloo. Food and beverages are available to purchase from local vendors including Neighborhood Scoops, Little Tijuana, Fun Services, Best Spudz, and Hit da Spot.

The festive event at Mulberry Commons Park is located just outside the Prudential Center. For the 2023-2024 season, the village will be open from 3 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays to Fridays, and from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free, but reservations and tickets are required for ice skating ($15 for adults/$10 if you bring your own skates, $10 for children), go-karting ($20 per person) and igloo rentals ($50 per hour for up to five people).

The winter village will be open until Jan. 7, 2024. Learn more or purchase tickets here.

Linda Baraka, first lady of Newark and event producer for Newark Winter Village, said she was thrilled the event is back for a fourth year.

“The event has brought nearly 10,000 visitors to the neighborhood each year, supporting local businesses that are key to the success of Newark,” Baraka said. “With festive activities for all ages, there is so much holiday cheer in the heart of our city.”

Ricardo Salazar president and CEO of Newark Happening, presenting sponsor of the programming, said the group is “delighted” to sponsor the winter village.

“The event serves as a wonderful opportunity to highlight local businesses and share our vibrant city,” Salazar said. “Downtown Newark is filled with activities and offerings, and we look forward to engaging residents and guests over the next few months and beyond.”

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