Passiac County to host 2023 Art in the Park April 29-30

(HAWTHORNE, NJ) — The County of Passaic will host Art in the Park on Saturday, April 29th from 11:00am to 7:00pm and Sunday, April 30th from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne, New Jersey.

This free two-day event will feature fun and engaging activities for the entire family such as vendors, live music, art activities, demonstrations, food trucks and a beer garden. In addition, tours of the park and its history will take place throughout the day.

“The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners is proud to support Passaic County’s annual Art in the Park event,” said Commissioner Director Pat Lepore. “My colleagues and I have prioritized and invested in beautifying our county parks over the last two decades, and this event is a great way for residents to checkout everything our beautiful county parks have to offer whilst enjoying art, activities, live music, and food.”

Designed by the Olmsted Brothers firm, Goffle Brook Park is a 103-acre park featuring a brook, picnic areas, playgrounds, a dog park, fitness equipment, and multiple athletic fields. The park is also home to the Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House.

The Arts Center will be open during Art in the Park, featuring the following exhibits: “Breathe,” by Soo Kim, “Everything’s Fine,” by Gwenn Seemel, “Calling Me Home” by Michael Wolf, and “New Works,” by Hawthorne residents Elaine Lorenz and Howard Nathenson.

Schedule for Saturday, April 29th

11:00am – 12:00pm – Walking Tour of Goffle Brook Park (Meet at park sign next to the baseball field)

11:00am – 12:30pm – Live music from Machines Never Forget

1:00pm – 2:00pm – Meditation Class at the Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House

1:00pm – 2:00pm – Walking Tour of Goffle Brook Park

1:00pm – 3:00pm – Live music from the Larry Stevens Band

2:00pm – 3:00pm – Walking Tour of Goffle Brook Park (Meet at park sign next to the baseball field)

2:30pm – 3:30pm – Poetry Corner: Rescue Poetix

3:30pm – 4:15pm – Live music from Jalese Ayana

4:00pm – 5:00pm – Master dance class with drums

4:30pm – 5:00pm- Live music from Najir Austin

5:30pm – 7:00pm – Live music from The Adventure Soundtrack 

Schedule for Sunday, April 30th

11:00am – 12:00pm – Walking Tour of Goffle Brook Park (Meet at park sign next to the baseball field)

11:00am – 12:00pm – Meditation Class at the Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House

11:30am – 1:00pm – Live music from Andrew Lobby

12:00pm – 4:00pm – Montclair Art Museum’s Art Truck

1:00pm – 2:00pm – Walking Tour of Goffle Brook Park

1:30pm – 3:00pm – Live music from Bach to Rock

2:00pm – 3:00pm – Walking Tour of Goffle Brook Park (Meet at park sign next to the baseball field)

2:00pm – 5:00pm – Poetry Corner: Talena Queen

3:30pm – 5:00pm – Live music from Anthony Caggiano

4:00pm – 5:00pm – Master dance class with drums