Need a great way to unwind? Rest Fest is your essential sanctuary at The Newark Museum of Art. This isn’t just another wellness event — it’s a revolutionary movement celebrating rest as essential, mindfulness as lifestyle and art as healing power.

Imagine wandering through New Jersey’s largest art collection while discovering your perfect relaxation practice. From power naps to meditation, from yoga to aromatherapy, Rest Fest offers pathways to peace amid our hectic world.

What you can expect throughout the day: serene spaces for journaling and affirmations, nurturing corners for massage, reiki and cupping … even creative havens for art-making and herbal tea blending. Every experience is designed to calm your nervous system and replenish your spirit.

As evening approaches, Rest Fest transforms. DJ MD takes the helm for a high-frequency dance party where everything you’ve released and restored culminates in pure, liberating joy. Move your body, connect with community and experience how true rest isn’t just about stillness — it’s about balance.

Curated by Newark’s Glambassador Lauren LeBeaux Craig and cultural curator Marcy DePina, Rest Fest continues their tradition of creating experiences where wellness, art and community intertwine.