Rahway’s festival of the moon brings art, music, and science under one glowing centerpiece

Rahway’s Festival of the Moon brings art, music, and science under one glowing centerpiece

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October 17, 2025
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RAHWAY, N.J. – A luminous, larger-than-life moon has taken center stage in Rahway this month as the city celebrates its annual Festival of the Moon, running through October 20 at the Union County Performing Arts Center.

The event, also known as the Rahway Moon Fest, showcases artist Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon installation — a glowing, detailed replica of Earth’s satellite suspended inside the historic venue.

Visitors are invited to explore a packed lineup of performances, family activities, and cultural events beneath the installation’s soft lunar glow.

Key Points

  • Festival of the Moon continues through October 20 at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.
  • Features Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon installation with live music, dance, theater, and family programming.
  • Events include a Moonlit Market, Pink Floyd tribute, children’s STEAM musical, ballet, opera, and story time.

Art and culture under the lunar light

Festival organizers said this year’s programming blends visual art with live performance, offering something for every age group. Highlights include orchestral performances, a Moonlit Market featuring local vendors, and evening concerts inspired by the celestial theme.

Families can enjoy interactive children’s theater, STEAM-based shows, and story sessions held directly beneath the illuminated moon.

Expanding Rahway’s creative reach

The city’s arts community has embraced the festival as a centerpiece of its fall season, bringing together local performers, educators, and visitors from across the region.

Timed tours of Jerram’s installation give attendees a chance to experience the artwork up close and learn about its design, which features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface.

Event details and tickets

The Festival of the Moon runs through October 20 at UCPAC, located in downtown Rahway. Ticket prices vary by event, with many community activities and markets open to the public.

Full programming and schedule information are available through the Union County Performing Arts Center’s website and box office.

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