Explore New Brunswick through art, food, and the stories that connect them.
Join coLAB Arts, New Brunswick Tomorrow, Esperanza Neighborhood Project, and the French Street Business District for a guided walking tour through the vibrant French Street business district—where public art, local food, and community stories come together.
On the Taco & Mural Tour, you’ll visit 11 murals throughout the neighborhood and learn about the artists, stories, and themes behind each work, and the community members and organizations who helped bring them to life.
And, of course, there will be tacos prepared and provided by local neighborhood restaurants.
On Sunday, October 18, three tours will be available at 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. Space is limited for this exclusive experience. Your “ticket” will be your receipt received in your email.
Know Before You Go:
Menu: A fixed menu will be emailed to ticket holders a week before the tour. Please let us know in your order form if you have any dietary restrictions.
Accommodations: This is a 90-minute guided walking tour with accessible curb cuts and crosswalks. There is no immediate access to seating during the 90 minutes but please let us know in your order form of an accessibility concerns and we will do everything we can to make your experience enjoyable.
There will be three tours during the day, you must buy tickets for a specific time as there is only a limited amount of people that can attend each tour. Your “ticket” will be your receipt you receive in your email.
Tickets include a guided tour and restaurant prix-fixe food along the route. Ticket are available for tours at 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm
The experience combines:
A guided walking tour of public murals in and around the Esperanza/French Street neighborhood.
Stops at participating local restaurants.
Small food tastings at each stop—potentially a drink and taco at the first location, different tacos or food items at later locations, and dessert at the end.
Stories about each mural’s artist, location, themes, community engagement process, and partner organizations.
Collectible mural cards distributed as part of the experience.
