# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wharton Arts Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Wharton Arts Day
March 22, 2026 at 2:00-5:30 p.m.
The Mills at Jersey Gardens, Elizabeth
FREE Event

Wharton Arts Day 2026 is a joyful celebration of music, performing arts education, and community!

From 1:30–3:00 p.m., enjoy interactive musical activities throughout the mall, perfect for all ages. The afternoon culminates from 4:00–5:30 p.m. with the New Jersey Youth Symphony’s Playathon and a special performance by the Wharton Arts Day Festival Ensemble, bringing nearly 600 young musicians together for a high-energy finale you won’t want to miss.

Wharton Arts Day 2026 is a joyful celebration of music, performing arts education, and community!

From 1:30–3:00 p.m., enjoy interactive musical activities throughout the mall, perfect for all ages. The afternoon culminates from 4:00–5:30 p.m. with the New Jersey Youth Symphony's Playathon and a special performance by the Wharton Arts Day Festival Ensemble, bringing nearly 600 young musicians together for a high-energy finale you won’t want to miss.

New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Pop-Up Stage | 1:30–3:00 p.m.
The celebration begins with a special New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Pop-Up Stage located in front of Saks OFF 5TH. Featuring student jazz ensembles, this lively pre-event performance invites shoppers and visitors to experience live music throughout the mall and sets the stage for an afternoon of interactive musical discovery.
 
Interactive Music Activity Zones | 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Visitors are invited to explore four interactive Music Activity Zones located throughout the mall. These hands-on engagement areas allow participants of all ages to create, play, and discover music alongside Wharton Arts students and artistic staff.

New Jersey Youth Chorus: Karaoke & Community Sing-Along | Upper Level by Metro Mart
An interactive vocal experience where participants sing alongside choristers, learn simple songs, and celebrate the joy of making music together.

New Jersey Youth Symphony: Orchestral Instrument Petting Zoo | Center CourtA hands-on introduction to orchestral instruments where visitors can see, touch, and try instruments while meeting youth musicians and learning how sound is created.

Performing Arts School: Early Childhood Music Exploration & Instrument Craft | Lower Level by Polo Ralph Lauren Children's Factory Store
Young learners explore early childhood instruments through guided musical play and create their own musical crafts to take home.

Paterson Music Project: Interactive Musical Games | Lower Level by Simon Guest Services & Entrance D
High-energy rhythm and movement activities including tempo walk, body percussion, and hand drumming that build musical skills through teamwork and play.

Festival Orchestra Pops Concert | 4:00–5:30 p.m.
The afternoon concludes with the New Jersey Youth Symphony PLAYATHON and Wharton Arts Festival Orchestra Pops Concert in Center Court, performed by nearly 600 student musicians from across Wharton Arts programs. The family-friendly program features beloved cinematic and video game music, including Mission: Impossible (new this year!), Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Members of the New Jersey Youth Symphony unite for the annual PLAYATHON fundraiser, now a part of Wharton Arts Day, raising nearly $100,000 in support of music education programs and scholarships that expand access to the performing arts for young people across the region.


For easy reference:
New Jersey Youth Symphony – Center Court
New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Ensembles – Saks OFF 5TH
New Jersey Youth Chorus – Upper Level by Metro Mart
Performing Arts School – Lower Level by Polo Ralph Lauren Children's Factory Store
Paterson Music Project – Lower Level by Simon Guest Services & Entrance D
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elizabeth/wharton-arts-day/200029634796144
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, performances, festivals, pop-ups, concerts, sports, art, pop, meetups, nonprofit, kids, karaoke
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elizabeth
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Mills at Jersey Gardens
- **lat**: 40.660147767313
- **long**: -74.171509444714
- **full address**: The Mills at Jersey Gardens, AT&T, 651 Kapkowski Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wharton Arts Day being held?
  - **A:** Wharton Arts Day takes place on Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm at The Mills at Jersey Gardens, AT&T, 651 Kapkowski Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wharton Arts Day?
  - **A:** Wharton Arts Day is organized by Wharton Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Wharton Arts Day is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elizabeth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Wharton Arts Day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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