Events & Calendar
Where neighbors become friends and memories are made.
Upcoming Events
Jazz in the Park 2025
📍 Eastside Park Lower Field
Winter Wonderland
📍 Eastside Park
Featured Event: Jazz in the Park 2025
🎺 Saturday, August 16, 2025
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors at 12:00 PM)
Eastside Park Lower Field, 817 14th Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07504
Admission: FREE | All Ages | Free Parking
The rhythm returns to Paterson! Join ESNA 2.0 for the 2025 edition of Jazz in the Park, a soulful celebration of music, culture, and connection. Set against the lush backdrop of historic Eastside Park, this all-day festival invites families, friends, and jazz lovers to experience the heartbeat of our city through sound.
Now one of New Jersey’s signature outdoor music events, Jazz in the Park has grown from a neighborhood gathering into a regional celebration that brings together residents from across Paterson and beyond. Bring your lawn chair, your dancing shoes, and your appetite — local food vendors will be on hand to keep you fueled for the festivities.
Partners: City of Paterson Office of the Mayor, Paterson Community Policing Division, Division of Recreation
Winter Wonderland Light Show
✨ December 2025 (Date TBD)
Eastside Park, Paterson, NJ
Admission: FREE
Experience the magic of the holidays at ESNA 2.0’s Winter Wonderland! Our annual drive-through light show transforms Eastside Park into a mile-long celebration of twinkling lights, festive displays, and holiday cheer.
Watch as the park comes alive with colorful blow-up figurines including nutcrackers, snowmen, and holiday characters. Santa himself makes an appearance to spread joy and distribute gifts to children of all ages. Don’t forget to stop by our hot cocoa station and capture memories with a photo in our Winter Wonderland frame!
As featured on CBS2 New York, Winter Wonderland has become a beloved tradition that brings our community together during the most wonderful time of the year.
Community Meetings
Join your neighbors at our regular community meetings where we discuss neighborhood concerns, plan upcoming events, and work together on initiatives that improve our quality of life. Whether you’re a longtime member or attending for the first time, your voice matters. All residents of the Eastside Park neighborhood are welcome.