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HALSEY FEST
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 at 4:00PM
HALSEY STREET BETWEEN CENTRAL & NEW STREET • DOWNTOWN NEWARK, NJ
We're shutting down Halsey from Central to New Streets with tons of activities, arts, games, food, drinks, mascots and more! Come one, come all, bring a friend, and enjoy a night and get a taste of why everyone is buzzing about Newark! This is going to be epic!
(Rain Date: Sept 2)
2019 Festival Highlights
The small community festival with an impact. Come and meet local businesses, be entertained by local bands and DJs, play and interact with arts, games and much more!
Entertainment
ON THE STAGE:
Details Coming Soon! Please check back soon for more programming.
Food
27 Mix - Boom Boom Chicken - Green Chicpea - Marcus B&P - Tonnie's Minis and MORE!
Play
Lifesize Operation Board Game by CityMD - Play ball with the Red Bulls street team - Shoot hoops with Kelcher Hub - Plus, Jenga, Connect Four, and games for all ages.
Get Artsy
Check out pottery wheel in action with local artisan, John Watts - Glassblowing with GlassRoots - Create a collaborate art piece with artist, Amrisa Niranjan, and more!
For the Kids
Dental Screenings by Brilliant Smiles - Fun games with Newark YMCA - facepainting - water colors and more!
Shop/Meet
European Wax Center - Kite & Key - Meet downtown fitness options with CKO, I'm So Yoga, Planet Fitness, and the Newark YMCA. PLUS, a fashion show curated by Marco Hall with local boutiques!
