Tomorrow (Thursday 9/7) come by Halsey Street for some great entertainment, food, art, and so much more. Join our Facebook event page for details... read all the details on NewarkPulse. Check out below for highlights.
Games & Thrills
This year the
offering of games and activities has expanded as well to showcase the diversity of businesses that are now in downtown Newark: - Arcade games like Ms Pacman sponsored by Barcade
- Football toss by Coca Cola
- Slap shot with NJ Devils
- Large size Operation game sponsored by CityMD
- Skateboarding lessons and free skate by Underground Skateshop and Sqad
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- Photobooth sponsored by Prudential
- Kids activities and crafts by Newark YMCA’s Y on Wheels
- Plus Jenga, Connect 4, Cornhole, Chess,
Checkers and more
Foodie Delights Come hungry for a sampling of local businesses available for free and for sale. - Free samples from Jimmy John’s, Ono Grinds, Halal
Guys
- 27 Mix with appetizer items like Mozzarella sticks, Chicken Dumplings and Wings for sale
- Black Swan with cold and hot beverages for sale
- Burger Walla will be selling their seasonal Oaxacan corn on the street
- Marcus B&P is yet to open but will be selling made on-site pizza from wood-burning oven
- Freetown Café will be selling sandwich delights out of their truck and
desserts on the street
- Sweet & Green, Tonnie’s Minis and Mocha Lounge will also be selling
Meet New Businesses & Owners/Authors - Halsey has changed a lot since last year… swing by to meet new businesses that have joined the block or are coming soon like City MD. Get your copy of 100 Things of
Newark signed by local glambassador and author, Lauren Craig thanks to Barnes & Noble. Arts & Hands-On Activities The festival organizers are also offering lots of free arts activities on-site like: - Button Making by Paul Robeson Galleries and Newark Public Library
- Make a community Sand Mandala with Newark Museum
- Screen Print a tote with Newark Print Shop
- Paint a canvas to take home with Painter’s Palette
- Get drawn by a Caricature Artist
- Go home with a henna tattoo
- Get handsy by making a 5minute ring with Artisan Collective or make your own terrarium with Fern & Fossil (available for a fee)
Check out these booths for coupons, freebies and swag: Wok to Walk, Kite & Key, Friends of Newark Public Library, Rutgers Alumni,
NJPAC, Devils and many more!
Live Entertainment A new stage now located on Halsey at New Street will host Newark’s best indie bands, DJ’s, performers, a fashion show and some university dance groups. Here’s
the schedule: - 4pm – Esoteric Blackness (DJ)
- 5pm – Alexis Morrast Trio
- 5:30pm – DJ Sienna
- 6:30pm – Fashion Show
- 7:00pm – Bodega Dream
- 8:00pm – Randy Haze Trio
TRAVEL/PARKING ADVISORY: Please note a lot of streets are closed and parking will be limited. Please take public transportation, walk, or bike. There are two Edison parking lots within the limits of the festival (off Central Ave near Washington St and another at Halsey).
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