Halsey Festival celebrates downtown Newark with local vendors, live entertainment, family fun, health and wellness resources, and community

What’s your purpose? We want to hear it.

Newark Arts Council is heading to Halsey Festival 2026, and we’re bringing On Purpose with us.

Stop by our booth to share what drives you, inspires you or keeps you creating, then spend the day exploring all the vendors, music, food and activities happening along Halsey Street.

Event Info:
Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 3PM – 8PM
Location: Halsey Street between Central Avenue and New Street

Look for Newark Arts Council and come tell us your purpose.

Halsey Festival is a vibrant celebration in the heart of downtown Newark that champions small businesses, promotes health and wellness, and fosters meaningful community connections. Designed to deliver direct economic benefits to local vendors, the event draws a diverse mix of residents, students, community partners, and visitors who come to explore the Halsey Street neighborhood. Festival highlights include live entertainment, a bustling marketplace of food and artisan goods, free family-friendly activities, and a dedicated health and wellness component featuring free health screenings, wellness resources, and community health partners. Thanks to strong community partnerships, the Halsey Festival continues to grow as an inclusive and dynamic event for all.