5 things to do in Newark, NJ — Saturday, August 29, 2026

Picked each day from verified Newark-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.

This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.

1. New Jersey Institute of Technology Women's Volleyball vs Illinois State

   Community at South Orange, NJ, starting 12 p.m.

   New Jersey Institute of Technology Women's Volleyball vs Illinois State

   Details from the organizer

2. One Love Music Fest 2026 | Newark’s Premier Caribbean Explosion

   Community at 51 Park Pl Newark, NJ 07102, starting 11 a.m.

   ONE LOVE MUSIC FEST 2026 – Newark’s Premier Caribbean Musical Explosion 🌴🎶 One Day. One Unforgettable Experience. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! Newark’s biggest Caribbean celebration returns on August 29, 2026 at Military Par…

   Details from the organizer

3. Fall 2026 Start Date

   Community at NJIT Campus, starting 2 p.m.

   The official start date for the Fall 2026 semester.

   Details from the organizer