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Annual four-day festival held every September to celebrate the city's incorporation. Run like a miniature county fair, with carnival attractions and live performances. Average attendance is more than three times the population of Newark.
Newark Days is an annual celebration that takes place in Newark, California every September to celebrate the incorporation of the city of Newark on September 22, 1955. In its current form it is a four-day event, Thursday through Sunday, in mid to late September. It is centered on Newark Community Park & Community Center as well as the adjacent MacGregor School Grounds. In addition to carnival rides, food and game booths, and stage shows, it includes a race and a parade along "the Newark Mile" on the Saturday morning. Annual attendance for the celebration is more than 100,000.
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Medium sized man-made lake, great for walking, etc. Home to a huge duck, goose, and Canada geese population.
Formerly part of Newark, the Ardenwood farm became part of Fremont when a rezoning occurred. The farm now lies just past the Newark border. A working farm founded in 19th century, the park also features a Victorian mansion, owned by George Patterson, and build circa 1870, a petting zoo environment for the kids, as well as organic produce (it is still an active farm). Demonstrations of 19th-century trades.
It's outside of the Newpark Mall, and hosts a summer concert series featuring local and other more famous Bay Area artists. Admission is free.
Newark is home to the largest indoor aquatic facilities west of the Mississippi. The Silliman center on Mowry Avenue has two large swimming pools, and two water slides. The facility also houses a variety of other recreational facilities, including basketball courts and an exercise center. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children.
Although the headquarters for the refuge are on the border of Newark in Fremont, part of the refuge is located in Newark. One can view the wildlife scenery as they travel down Thornton Avenue into central Newark.