Newark First Fridays has announced the dates of the monthly festivals’ inaugural season, joining forces with Express Newark for the eighth Newark First Fridays season starting March 1st!

Newark First Fridays signature programming will continue come rain or shine, with the addition of a new Members Lounge exclusively for select Patreon subscribers, fresh Official Stops, and an extended season – now running through December!

Festival Hours: Friday, 1 March, Opening Day | 5pm – 9pm

Art Market Location: Express Newark, 54 Halsey Street, Second Floor of the Hahne’s Building

FRIDAY, MAR 1 | WOMEN’S HERSTORY MONTH​

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 | SPRING AGAIN

FRIDAY, MAY 3 | 8TH BIRTHDAY

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 | OUTDOORS-INSIDE

FRIDAY, JULY 5 | INDEPENDENTS DAY

Full lineup of artists, vendors, activities, and official stops to be listed: at NewarkFirstFridays.com. Looking to participate? It’s not too late. Artists, vendors, and volunteers are welcome. Just visit the Newark First Fridays website to see a full list of volunteer opportunities and apply to join the festival team.

Newark First Fridays is powered by GalleryRetail, a Newark-based prosocial creative service agency. Newark First Fridays is an independent all-inclusive platform for emerging artists, makers, artisan food vendors, musicians, and uniquely talented performers. Seeking to empower equitable business and expose Newark and Jersey as a complete destination.