Drive-In Movie Night

What: The City of Newark Parks and Recreation Department and University of Delaware Athletic Department will host a community movie night. Participants are invited to relax in their car or on the grassy lawn, enjoy popcorn and watch Star Wars, the Last Jedi, on a 40-foot outdoor movie screen. Parking opens at 6 p.m. There will be concessions on site and admission is free for those who wish to watch from their blanket. A $10 fee will be collected for those who wish to reserve a drive-in parking space.

When: Saturday, September 29, from 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Where: University of Delaware Athletic Complex, 605 S. College Ave., Newark

Mayor's Harvest Festival

What: The City of Newark Parks and Recreation Department will host an afternoon of fall fun with pony rides, hay rides, games, crafts, local food vendors, inflatables and more.

When: Saturday, October 6, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Rain date: Sunday, October 7, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Olan Thomas Park, 89 Paper Mill Road, Newark

For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 302-366-7000 or email parksrec@newark.de.us. Vendors can register online at www.newarkde.gov/play.