GRADUATION CEREMONY VENUE REVIEW:…read more With it being graduation season, this is a review of Prudential Center as a commencement ceremony venue. Because of preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026, many schools that would have held their graduation ceremonies at MetLife Stadium have changed locations this year. I attended a commencement at Prudential Center last week. Here are my pros, cons, and heads-ups for anyone going to 'The Rock' for a graduation ceremony for the first time. Pros: - it's an indoor arena, so inclement weather be damned - it's climate controlled, so take that summer heat and humidity! - high resolution projection screens; real-time video projection images are so sharp and clear - audio is great inside Prudential Center, so you can actually hear speakers clearly and graduates' name - comfortable seats imo - good concession stands - cute photo ops inside the arena Cons: - traffic getting into downtown Newark can be horrendous; that's just how it is so allot extra time for travel Heads-up: - If you are driving to Prudential Center, know you will be spending money to park if you want to be close to the venue. - Make sure to read Prudential Center's bag policy so you won't be stopped at security and told to use a locker if your bag is too big.

Nice venue in downtown Newark for sports and concerts and shows. Came tonight to see Stars On Ice…read more2026. The arena was very clean and the layout was not confusing. Of course food and drinks were very expensive. Going through security was a little bit hectic, but once we walked pass the area things were much calmer. The staff was nice. I found parking within a 4 minute walk from the arena. Will definitely come back again if there is something of interest to me.

Love walking here, it's a few blocks away from my apartment and my childhood home. It's a beautiful…read moreand well kept track area and field.

This would have five stars if not for the woke nature thrust upon me. Here is my email to them…read more Hello, I visited today and may have visited years ago. I've been to many museums. Generally, you had a good mix of things. I could have taken more time and spent more in the American or Mediterranean. I do see you are a woke institution, which was not enjoyable to me. You can have a separate room or wing for what black women in the neighborhood years ago went though; then, in the name of reality, other months cover Italians being called "niggers"; Irish being indentured servants; Armenian and Jewish genocide; Greeks being slaves under Moslem Turks for 400 years; actual Nazis and crazy Communists like Stalin killing millions; Cyprus being split in two by Turks in 1974; Pakistanis and Indians killing each other; Koreans being discriminated against, etc. This country has many different people in it, don't they deserve equal coverage? ;) If I go apple picking, I want apples, not bananas or a monkey wrench out of nowhere. If I want to see furniture in an 1800s house, I don't want to see people who were not owners on the wall or Halrme or Chinese or Shakesperean or Oklahoma farm or even a Plainfield home (not Newark), etc. furniture or photographs on the wall. I think every culture has something to teach us. And I prefer my own, as I am sure many others, like Chinese, black, etc., even from certain countries or regions of countries do. I'd love to learn about different Indian tribes as I did in the seventh grade. However, insinuating someone died of myeloma due to being disregarded or white supremacy insults my intelligence. I am sure there has been discrimination, but without specificity as to that example, it is propaganda and a false narrative. I had a very close relative die of that and they were white. Perhaps science just does not have the cure, and also, many doctors are dumb in the moment and make mistakes. Also, in the Mediterranean exhibit, Egyptian had to be put in front of Greek or Italian. The Brooklyn Museum has no Greek or Roman art, I think. Perhaps take turns with put different ones in front of the other in different times. All of this is driving people in the country apart.

Wonderful Night at the Museum Masquerade Ball last night with fee sips, bites, music and prizes!read more

As a Yankee fan for over 64 years, a visit here when in New Jersey was a must. It did not…read moredisappoint! There is a display of catcher gloves though the decades, and lots of pictures and quotes from Yogi. There are replicas of his 10 world series rings and three MVP awards. (the originals were stolen). There is a view into the minor league stadium named after him. I enjoyed the 20 minute film on him also. Yogi's WWII service, and the mentorship of HOFer Bill Dickey are also highlighted. I highly recommend a visit to a place that honors one of the all-time great Yankees, and a great human being.

A great museum dedicated to the beloved American Baseball Player, Manager and Coach Yogi Berra…read more In front of the museum, you'll see a beautiful statue of Yogi Berra. Mr. Berra was a wonderful family man. During his lifetime, he embraced the importance of giving back and helping others. President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Metal of Freedom to Yogi Berra. The museum has a pitching area, where you can test your speed. There's a wonderful display of the evolution of catchers mitts from 1895- 2016. During your visit to the museum, please stop in the theater to see an overview of Yogi Berra's life, narrated by Tom Brokaw. The winning banners of the Yankee from 1947 -1962 hang in the theatre. Ticket prices are as follows: Adult- $10, Senior $5, Under 18 $5, Montclair University Students and Veterans Free. There's a designated parking area for visitors to the museum.

We were hanging at American Dream and stopped in Hasbro for a quick bite. Being that Hasbro is an…read morearcade, you would assume it only offered fried foods and easy food for kids, but their menu is a pleasant surprise! We ordered the Chicken parm sliders and the NJ Smashburger. Both were sooo good. The chicken parm sliders had a king's Hawaiian bun and vodka sauce -- such a game changer. Sat at the bar on a Saturday afternoon, busy with parties but this area was quiet. When we left an hour later, it was packed. Aside from the birthday parties and arcade itself, Hasbro is work checking out for a good meal while hanging out at the mall.

Definitely a pricey spot, but a cute concept. I liked the food and drinks from here! There is also…read morea candy land themed milkshake bar but it was not open when I went. Overall, cute for kids but for adults and me personally, I'd stick to Dave & busters. But feel like any of these places are all overpriced. Fun to stop in a play a couple games during a special.

This was the second time we took our granddaughter there. We went on a Thursday afternoon; parking…read morewas excellent and wait time was negligible. The reason for the 5 stars was the staff. Everyone was pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. An extra shout out goes to Alina Nava***. As soon as we arrived, she greeted us and asked if we needed help (we did). We were only planning on one race, but she told us about a great three race promo. Alina was so polite and socially adept. She is truly an asset to both the customer and K1. Alina should be commended!!!

We ended up here unexpectedly and we had a ball. K-1 speed has two tracks and I loved how they had…read morethe children on one track and the adults on the other. I thought that was really thoughtful and ensured all ages could enjoy the go karting experience. We showed up and there were no lines. We registered and were called right in for security and helmet fitting and off we were to our two races. All employees were friendly and very helpful. I must mention they have food, and an arcade if you would like to make a day/evening of it. We didn't get to eat there or use the arcade. But it gives us reasons to go back.

This was last night. We had a blast. They always do a nice job on the special events at the track,…read moreespecially the ones that are family friendly like this one and the wiener dog races. $1 hotdogs, big salted pretzels, bags of popcorn. $2 beer. And there are no limits. Only limit is 5 of each per time you're on line. That's fair. We got to enter a fun contest for a car - got a horse with a number, throw the horse in the car, and they pick a winner from the ones in the car. And we got to bring home some reject foam horses. And then of course we got to bet on some horses. I recommend this event.

What an AMAZING experience , we were there for Derby Day event , and what a great day , they had a…read moregood menu selection , good drinks and our server Roberto was such a pleasure . Not to mention everything was well organized and explained . Highly recommend

It is so fun for all ages. The staff is especially wonderful, helpful and friendly. We loved our…read moreActivate experience. We highly recommend for others to come to this amazing gaming tech experience. Be sure to ask Naomi or Sam any questions regarding any room that you may have. They bent over backwards to enhance our experience. Thanks so much Naomi and Sam! Judy Lazarus

Came to Activate for a date and arrived a little early. The front desk associate suggested we wait…read moreuntil our selected time so we'd have more room and space while playing the games, which I appreciated. Once we were checked in, we were given a locker to store our belongings, which was convenient. The only thing I didn't like--and was a bit disappointed by--was that I had to seek someone out to let them know it was our first time so they could explain how to utilize the rooms, gain access, and understand exactly what needed to be done. A brief intro or automatic walkthrough for first-timers would have made the experience smoother. That said, the games themselves were extremely fun. Some were a bit complicated at first, but I loved that you can either verse the person you're with or work together as a team, which made it perfect for a date. Overall, a fun and unique experience with just a little room for improvement on first-time guidance.