Downtown Newark’s cultural corridor awakens this June with a magical energy as the Newark Grounds Night Fest transforms Mulberry Commons Park into a vibrant celebration of everything that makes Brick City extraordinary.

This is no ordinary event — it’s a mesmerizing confluence of Newark’s creative spirit, where the city’s heartbeat is on full display through art, food and community. Picture yourself sprawled on a blanket under the evening sky, surrounded by friends and family, as captivating performances unfold on the main stage. Explore the thoughtfully curated marketplace where urban farmers share Newark-grown produce alongside artisans showcasing handmade goods that tell stories of heritage and social justice. Learn about civic agriculture, sample local culinary delights and find the perfect picnic spread created right here in our community.

For the curious explorer, Have You Met Newark guides will lead immersive art and history tours through Four Corners Public Arts, Project for Empty Space and other cultural landmarks that form the tapestry of our city’s creative identity.

This collaboration between Project for Empty Space and Newark City Parks Foundation creates more than an event — it creates a moment where Newark’s diverse communities come together in celebration of our shared spaces and collective creativity.