Rest Fest
at North2Shore

June 29, 2025

11:00PM - 4:00PM
Newark, NJ

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The Newark Museum of Art
49 Washington Street
Newark, New Jersey

Rest Fest is more than a festival; it's a movement towards embracing rest as essential, celebrating mindfulness as a lifestyle, and acknowledging the healing power of the arts.

On the last day of North 2 Shore - Newark, Rest Fest emerges as a much-needed pause away from the city’s hustle and bustle. Attendees of all ages and abilities will journey through guided meditation, restorative yoga, breathwork, stress-reduction strategies, aromatherapy, sound and art therapy, and holistic health practices that promise to align body, mind, and spirit.

Why? Because you deserve it!

Whether you’re a wellness enthusiast or just looking for a little space to breathe, Rest Fest 2025 is your reminder that rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a birthright.

Rest. Reconnect. Revel.

Step into your power and peace at Rest Fest 2025, a one-of-a-kind wellness and movement experience hosted at the world-class Newark Museum of Art. Surrounded by vibrant culture and creativity, this day is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and celebrate the art of resting well.

If you are seeking stillness, movement, or joyful release, Rest Fest offers a carefully curated blend of mindfulness, music, and motion—culminating in a high-vibrational dance party designed to awaken your spirit and reset your soul.

What to Expect

REST

Rest Fest is a day where rest isn't just encouraged; it's celebrated! Learn how to calm your nervous system with power naps, meditation, and by immersing yourself in art with New Jersey’s largest art collection at The Newark Museum of Art.
STRESS REDUCTION

Stress is inevitable, but managing it is a choice! Discover ways to reduce and control life’s stress with breathwork, aromatherapy, coloring, art-making, journaling, affirmations and free movement with a high frequency dance party with DJ MD.
HEALING

Rest Fest encourages healing through the arts, mindful activities, and the joy of nature. Discover health practices that promise to align body, mind, and spirit through stretching, restorative yoga, nutrition, massage, reiki, and the power of herbs and holistic medicine.

The Newark Museum of Art is the state's largest museum. It holds major collections of American art, decorative arts, contemporary art, and arts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the ancient world.