Events & Celebrations

City & Community Events

Events & Celebrations are overseen by the Deptartment of Public Affairs. They are responsible for coordinating city and community sponsored events to increase awareness of Burlington's rich historical and cultural resources, foster community connections, and enhance quality of life for residents and visitors .

Use the calendar above or the link below to see upcoming events happening in our historic city of Burlington.

Contact Information

City Hall Municipal Office
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)
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Mother Nature has not been in our favor and unfortunately tonight's Cruise Night is postponed due to weather. The next scheduled Cruise Night is September 17th and the Downtown Car Show is October 3rd! ... See MoreSee Less

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Don’t miss this wonderful play happening at Lyceum Hall Center For The Arts today, Saturday, at 2pm!

"Our Story (You & Grace's Too): The Making of the American Flag" By Brie Knight

As the United States celebrates it's 250th anniversary, This play educates everyone about American history and it's symbol the American flag. We learned about Betsy Ross, but have you learned about the other women whose hands shaped our important symbol of freedom. Come out to hear and see the untold story.

Get your tickets at the link below or purchase them at the door: www.tickettailor.com/events/lyceumstudio/2334764
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Sign up today for our Free Baseball Clinic that starts next week!

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Join us this Friday at 7:00 PM or Saturday at 2:00 PM at Lyceum Hall Center For The Arts for "Our Story (You & Grace's Too): The Making of the American Flag" By Brie Knight

A World Premiere Play created for Lyceum Studio for the Performing Arts's 2026 Grace Wisher's Star-Spangled Banner Camp.

The Making of the American Flag” is a time-bending, joyfully rebellious adventure where forgotten history comes to life. Audiences step right into Mary Pickersgill’s cramped Baltimore flag shop as a team of women and girls — including Grace Wisher, a young Black indentured servant, and You — race to sew the massive Star-Spangled Banner that will fly over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. When a 1960s painter barges in to ‘fix’ history, history pushes back, insisting that the real story includes all the hands who built America. With humor, heart, music, and a dash of chaos, the play leaps between 1814, 1962, and today to celebrate courage, creativity, and unheard voices finally being heard. It’s immersive, surprising, and powered entirely by young performers who prove that history isn’t just something we learn — it’s something we make.

Get your tickets at the link below: www.tickettailor.com/events/lyceumstudio/2334764
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Department of Public Affairs

Performs all appropriate functions respecting City Public Affairs.

Division of Recreation

Youth and adult sports activities. Recreational facility information.

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City of Burlington vital statistics, licensure of food services, and licensure of pet dogs.

Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp permits, information and waterway information.

The Tourism Council is an advisory board with representation from each of the City's historical and other major community groups. This Council, under the supervision of the Department of Public Affairs, Council, Mayor and Administrator, coordinates all appropriate functions respecting the advancement of City travel and tourism, including:

  • Celebration of the City’s holidays, parades, and other events
  • Marketing of City resources, especially historical assets
  • Oversight, creation, and production of Marketing Materials
  • Distribution of Tourism marketing materials
  • Coordination of resources for celebrations and public events
  • Development and presentation of guided tours

In order to accomplish our objectives of promoting awareness of Burlington's rich history and attract visitors to our historic district, the Tourism Council works closely with other City departments, organizations, and associations, especially the Department of Public Affairs.

The Tourism Council consists of representatives of:
  • Barry Conaway, Mayor
  • City of Burlington Common Council
  • Burlington County Historical Society
  • City of Burlington Historical Society
  • Colonial Burlington Foundation
  • Greater Burlington Chamber of Commerce
  • City of Burlington Historic Preservation Commission
  • Historic Yorkshire Alliance
  • Oliver Cromwell Society
  • Main Street Burlington
  • The Library Company of Burlington

Contact Information

City Hall Municipal Office
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)

John Alexander
Tel: 609-386-0200 Ext. 115
Fax: 609-386-0214
Email: JAlexander@www.burlingtonnj.us

City & Community Events

Celebrations & Events is a Division of the Dept. of Public Affairs, and is responsible for coordinating City- and community-sponsored events to increase awareness of Burlington's rich historical and cultural resources, foster community connections, and enhance quality of life for residents and visitors .

Visit our calendars page with the link below to stay up to date with any upcoming events happening in our historic city of Burlington.

Tour Guide & Map

FREE Self-guided Walking Tour brochure of 44 historical sites of the Historic District, as well as:

  • Historical Notes on Over 40 Sites
  • Attractions
  • Calendar of Year-round Events
  • Amenities appealing to Families with Children, Seniors
  • History Buffs

Tour Planning

FREE assistance to Travel Agents, Meeting or Event Planners, Organization Social and Activity Directors to design custom tour and dining/shopping packages to present to your group, organization, association, club, or company.

Travelers and travel pros can request these, plus review attractions, dining, shopping and directions by calling 609-386-0200 x114 or e-mail your request to JAlexander@www.burlingtonnj.us