Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House

06/13/2026

🎨 Day One of Art in the Park 2026 is a success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day filled with live music, arts and crafts, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and the chance to explore the incredible work of local artists and vendors.

We loved seeing the community come together to celebrate creativity in Goffle Brook Park. If you missed today, there’s still time to join the fun!

📅 Day Two: Sunday, June 14
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Goffle Brook Park, Hawthorne

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for another great day of art, music, and community!

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06/12/2026

Join us for Festival on Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th and join in on all the whimsey with:

Darling Henna, Henna Tattoos

My Best Party – Face Paint / Glitter / Balloons

Anna Oh Entertainment
11:00am - 12:00pm - Bubble Fun!
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Scarves and Ribbon Dancing
1:00pm - 2:00pm Bubble Fun!
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Circus Tricks Workshop
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Hula Hoop Show
3:00pm - 4:00pm Bubble Dance Party

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information about this event, please visit: seepassaiccounty.org

06/10/2026

Join us for ‘Art Film Series’ at Goffle Brook Park!

Every week, on a Friday evening, we will feature an art-inspired film.
This Friday, June 12th from 8:30pm – 10:40pm we’ll be featuring Greenbook (Rated PG-13).

Bring your family and friends, a blanket or your favorite chair, and snacks for an unforgettable evening in the park.

Admission is free. To register, visit: https://seepassaiccounty.org/event/pcac-art-film-series-green-book/

See the full list at SeePassaicCounty.org/events

Have questions? Please call us: (973)-796-6640 (ext. 1161).

06/08/2026

"Nothing is more beautiful than a guitar. Except, possibly two," Frederic Chopin.
Join Ed Bersano owner and instructor of Goffle Guitar for his guitar circle demo from 11:00AM - 5:00PM for both ‘Art in the Park’ dates: June 13th and June 14th.
Learn more about Ed, Goffle Guitar, 🎸and his services at: www.goffleguitar.comEd Bersano – Guitar Circle

Dates: Saturday, June 13th & Sunday, June 14th

Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | 3:30pm - 4:30pm

For more information about this event, please visit: seepassaiccounty.org

06/05/2026

Bruce Springsteen’s 50th Anniversary of ‘Born to Run’ Exhibit has been open to the public since March 5th and will end on July 19th.

The exhibit spotlights Bruce Springsteen’s legendary 🎸 performances at the Capitol Theater in Passaic including December 31, 1977, and his three-night run from September 19–21, 1978.

Exhibit Dates: March 5th – July 19th

We’re Open: Wednesdays – Fridays | 1:00pm – 9:00pm

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:00am – 6:00pm

Location: John W. Rea House
Passaic County Arts Center
675 Goffle Road
Hawthorne, NJ

For more information, please visit: seepassaiccounty.org/pcac

06/04/2026

Join us for a special screening of ✨The Unicorn Store ✨(Rated PG) tomorrow - Friday, June 5th from 8:30pm - 10:00pm just outside the Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House!

🎟️Admission is free, all ages are welcome.

RSVP in advance: https://seepassaiccounty.org/.../pcac-art-film-series.../

⏰Time: 8:30pm - 10:00pm

Location: Grassy field next to Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea

Have questions? Call us: (973)-706-6640 (ext. 1161)

Join us for ‘Art Film Series’ at Goffle Brook Park!

Every week, on a Friday evening, we will feature an art-inspired film.
This Friday, June 5th from 8:30pm – 10:30pm we’ll be featuring The Unicorn Store (Rated PG).

Bring your family and friends, a blanket or your favorite chair, and snacks for an unforgettable evening in the park.

Admission is free. To register, visit: https://seepassaiccounty.org/.../pcac-art-film-series.../

See the full list at SeePassaicCounty.org/events

Have questions? Please call us: (973)-796-6640 (ext. 1161).

06/03/2026

Join us for ‘Art Film Series’ at Goffle Brook Park!

Every week, on a Friday evening, we will feature an art-inspired film.
This Friday, June 5th from 8:30pm – 10:30pm we’ll be featuring The Unicorn Store (Rated PG).

Bring your family and friends, a blanket or your favorite chair, and snacks for an unforgettable evening in the park.

Admission is free. To register, visit: https://seepassaiccounty.org/.../pcac-art-film-series.../

See the full list at SeePassaicCounty.org/events

Have questions? Please call us: (973)-796-6640 (ext. 1161).

06/01/2026

Art in the Park is just around the corner!
Get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of creativity, inspiration, and community spirit at Goffle Brook Park on Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
What to expect:
• Diverse Artistic Exhibitions: Discover incredible works from talented local artists showcasing various styles and mediums.
• Live Performances: Enjoy music, dance, and other engaging performances throughout the weekend.
• Interactive Activities: Participate in hands-on art activities and workshops for all ages.
• Delicious Food & Drinks: Savor the offerings from a variety of local food vendors.
Save the Dates:
Saturday, June 13th | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 14th | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

For more information, please visit: seepassaiccounty.org/event/art-in-the-park-2026/

05/29/2026

From 💃, , and - we have so many talented artists featured in our Artist Talk Series🎙️!

Frankie Soto – poet, author, and multidisciplinary artist - Two-time recipient of the Multicultural Poet of the Year Award and winner of the North American Book Award in Poetry for a special artist talk. During this event, Soto will share readings from his bestselling collection Petrichor, along with beloved poems such as Spanglish and What If.

– Saturday, July 18th | 5:00pm – 7:00pm

🎟️Admission is free. Registration link: https://seepassaiccounty.org/event/pcac-artist-talk-series-frankie-soto/

Barbara Worton and Linda Dini Jenkins – with an ensemble cast of actors and musicians will bring to life stories from their books Chatterbox: Stories from a Noisy Life, Bedtime Stories: The short, long, and tall tales of a sleepwriter, Becoming Italian, and the choreo-poem they co-authored, If I’m Talking, Why Aren’t You Listening. It will be an evening of stories, songs, and sharing.

- Saturday, August 22nd | 5:00pm – 7:00pm

🎟️Registration link: https://seepassaiccounty.org/event/pcac-artist-talk-series-barbara-worton-and-linda-dini-jenkins/

For the full list of Artist Talks, please visit🔗: SeePassaicCounty.org/events

Have questions about this event? Please call us: (973)-796-6640 (ext. 1161)

05/26/2026

The Passaic County Arts Center will be closed this week while our staff participates in training designed to better serve our visitors and help preserve Passaic County’s rich history.

We will reopen on Sunday, May 31st, and look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Arts Center soon!

All classes however, will resume as scheduled.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.