Visit New Brunswick City Center

Watch the Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on their Big 10 rivals all season long at your favorite City Center taverns and restaurants.

Experience Outdoor Sculptures in New Brunswick's City Center!

City Center businesses are open and welcome you! Visit our award-winning restaurants, entertainment, and diverse performing arts. And while you are there, be sure to stop in and support the surrounding stores and businesses. Shop Small. Shop Local. Support New Brunswick!

Make a good morning even better. Start your day off right with breakfast in New Brunswick City Center!

Featured Event

Oct 1 to Jan 28

George Street Co-op - Board Game Tuesday at the Café!

All ages are welcome! Tuesdays from 7pm–10pm, come out and join everyone in a game of chess, checkers, backgammon, Scrabble, or Uno — or bring a different game with you...

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Wed Oct 23

This is America

What does it mean to be “American,” living in a place filled with a wide variety of cultures, people, and experiences? The beautiful fusion and chaotic clashing of our collected differences...

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Oct 3 to Jan 30

George Street Co-op - The Organic Open Mic

Music, poetry, spoken word open mic at the George Street Co-op Café every Thursday. Signups start at 7:30pm or by contacting the hosts in advance. Performances start at 8:00pm. There’s...

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Sat Oct 26

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Pony rides, petting zoo, amusements, Halloween candy, pumpkin patch and more!...

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Sat Oct 26

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County - Introduction to Backyard Composting

Learn to keep kitchen and backyard waste out of the landfill while creating a rich, nutritious soil supplement to feed your garden or houseplants. This program will be offered in...

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Sep 7 to Nov 30

Rutgers Football City-Wide Game Watch Party 2024

Watch the Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on their Big 10 rivals with the comfort and convenience of your favorite sports restaurants in New Brunswick! Rutgers fans know...

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Sun Oct 27

Zimmerli Art Museum - Último Domingo: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Join the Zimmerli for an unforgettable afternoon at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University as we celebrate Día de los Muertos! Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate life, culture,...

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World Class Live Entertainment

City Center's Theatre District is NJ's premier destination for performing arts and entertainment. Over 350,000/yr. from the tri-state area attend outstanding events featuring international orchestras, Broadway musicals, world-class dance, pop concerts, and more.

Flourishing Arts & Culture

Start your journey by appreciating world-class art and exhibits at some of our impressive museums and galleries. Engage in global art through workshops, classes, and gallery talks at some of the largest and most distinguished cultural venues.

Paint the Town Scarlet Red

Founded before the nation, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a proud member of the Association of American Universities, a Big Ten school, and the flagship of The State University of New Jersey. These are exciting times at Rutgers and we look forward to sharing them with all.

A Sensational Selection

City Center is home to over 50 restaurants and eateries that constitute a diverse mix of international cuisines and colorful ambiances to pair with all tastes. From fast casual to fine dining - familiar and delicious to complex and extraordinary, City Center chefs are constantly introducing new flavors into their menus.

Good People, Good Times

Take in a Rutgers game or hit a live music hot-spot. City Center's nightlife scene is as diverse & dynamic as the city itself. From dance clubs to comedy clubs and gastropubs to traditional Irish pubs you're guaranteed to have fun doing it your way.

At the Heart of Healthcare

The state's premier "Healthcare City" is home to numerous world-renowned hospitals & research institutions, RU, and the world headquarters of J&J. Innovative medical technology and treatments discovered here are advancing healthcare on a global scale.

NEW Challenges. ALWAYS Adapting.

New Morning. New Favorites.

Upcoming Events

Oct 1 to Jan 28

George Street Co-op - Board Game Tuesday at the Café!