5 things to do in Paterson, NJ — Sunday, August 30, 2026

1. Bedazzle Dumpling Workshop | Create Your Own Sparkly Squishy at The Slimee

   Community in Paterson.

   Bedazzle Dumpling Workshop | Create Your Own Sparkly Squishy at The Slimee

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2. Back to School Drive/ Lather of Love Drive

   On the calendar in Newark.

   Join us for our **Book Bag Drive + Lather Up for Love Community Giveback**, a day dedicated to helping Newark families prepare for a fresh, confident start to the school year. We’re coming together to

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3. Perfume & Plants: A Plant-Based Fragrance & Botanical Workshop

   Arts and culture in Newark.

   Join Pooka Pure & Simple, in partnership with Tansy, for Perfume & Plants, a unique hands-on workshop celebrating creativity, wellness, and nature. Create your own custom plant-based fragrance using

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4. Riverfront 6K Run/Walk FREE Kids Run

   Sports in Newark.

   Kick off the summer with purpose, energy, and community at the Summer Riverfront 6K — more than a race, a complete experience. Organized by Purpose Runners Foundation in partnership with Insight Run

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5. Soca Tworkout @Fern & Fossil Cafe

   On the calendar in Newark.

   Join us every Saturday at 8:00 AM for Soca Tworkout! Start your Saturday with high-energy movement, great music, and community! Join us every Saturday at 8:00 AM for Soca TWorkout, a fun,

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Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city