Discover upcoming Elizabeth NJ events from GoElizabethNJ250, including historical programs, community celebrations, public tours, cultural experiences, and special activities tied to America’s 250th anniversary. This event calendar highlights ways for residents and visitors to experience Elizabeth, New Jersey through its history, culture, and public life.

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  • Promotional graphic for the Women in Wars mini exhibit at Elizabeth Public Library in Elizabeth, New Jersey

    Women in Wars

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    Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    Explore the many roles of women in wartime through this April 2026 mini exhibit at Elizabeth Public Library.

  • Promotional graphic for the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project panel discussion in Elizabeth, New Jersey

    Reclaiming History Together: The 313+ Ancestors Speak Project

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    Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    A community-centered panel exploring the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project and how public history can reclaim erased stories in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

  • May 2026 REV250 at the Elizabeth Public Library

    Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    Explore May 2026 REV250 programs at Elizabeth Public Library, including exhibits, lectures, crafts, and cultural events across Elizabeth branches.

  • Native American Heritage Program at Elizabeth Public Library

    Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    Register for the Native American Heritage Program with Carla Messinger at Elizabeth Public Library on May 2, 2026. Learn about Lenape culture through exhibits & activities.

  • Industrial Revolution in Elizabeth Mini Exhibit

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    Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    Explore the history of the industrial revolution in Elizabeth through this month-long mini exhibit at the Elizabeth Public Library, part of the library’s REV250 programming.

  • 23rd Annual Tour de Elizabeth 2026

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    Elizabeth City Hall 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    Join the 23rd Annual Tour de Elizabeth for a 15-mile bicycle ride through historic Elizabeth on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

    $25

  • The Declaration of Independence & NJ Signers

    Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    Visit Elizabeth Public Library for a REV250 mini exhibit on the Declaration of Independence and New Jersey signers, June 2–July 31, 2026.

  • History of Tattoos in NJ

    Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    Explore the history of tattooing in New Jersey at Elizabeth Public Library with Tony Rodriguez of the Tattoo Museum of the Jersey Shore.