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Local Events Bike MS NYC 2023 October is here. That means that Bike MS NYC 2023 is coming to town. Team Guys & Dolls rides again! This special event completely shuts down motorized traffic on the West side of Manhattan for one day only in order to raise money for a cause very near and dear to my heart: the National […]
Local Events Cranford Scarecrow Stroll 2023 Fall is definitely in the air. Even Mother Nature couldn’t stop the very first Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour from taking place last weekend. While nearby Westfield offers a month-long celebration of native son Charles Addams during AddamsFest next month, our fair city also provides a tradition of its own: the Cranford Scarecrow Stroll. What: Cranford […]
Local Events Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour 2023 Lattes. Candles. Donuts. Bread. Cheesecake. Oatmeal. ‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin spice. Customers go crazy for this seasonal spice every fall. And companies want to keep up. Can you believe Hefty even offers pumpkin spice trash bags? To celebrate this autumnal seasoning, downtown Cranford hosts the Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour. What: Cranford Pumpkin […]
Local Events AddamsFest 2023 Info For those keeping track, we only have 16 more days until October. And around Westfield, October means only one thing…AddamsFest 2023! Yes, Halloween moves over ever-so-slightly to usher everything Addams family-related. And it all makes for a scary good time! AddamsFest 2023 Info Arguably Westfield’s most famous resident, Charles Addams made spooky entertaining through his […]
Local Events Scotch Plains-Fanwood Hometown Hero Banner Program On November 11th, we celebrate Veterans Day. On this day, we honor all of the brave men and women who fought for our country. Scotch Plains and Fanwood want families and friends to show special recognition for their loved ones with their own banner. Right now, Scotch Plains and Fanwood are accepting submissions for their […]
Local Events Scotch Plains 2nd Street Block Party 2023 Many new people and businesses have moved into the Scotch Plains area over the past few years. These businesses brought renewed energy to the 2nd Street business district. To celebrate these wonderful local companies, the Township of Scotch Plains decided to host the very first Scotch Plains 2nd Street Block Party and Car Show. What: […]
Local Events Solar Charging Benches Installed in Downtown Westfield Westfield takes “going green” to a whole new level. Let’s say you decide to go shopping in the downtown area. You plan on meeting up with your bestie at the Rock ‘n Joe for a cup of coffee. But you can’t remember what time you agreed on. You pull out your phone and realize that […]
Local Events Westfield School Supply Drive Westfield students begin their 2023/2024 school year on September 7th. As most parents know, school supplies can be expensive. For some Westfield area households, that brings an additional strain to their finances. If you want to help ease their burden, consider donating to the Westfield School Supply Drive. What: Westfield School Supply Drive Where: Various […]
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Local Events Scotch Plains Freecycle 2023 Feel like getting a jump on your spring cleaning? Want to clear out the clutter in your home before Christmas? Let your trash become another man’s treasure at the Scotch Plains Freecycle 2023 event. What: Scotch Plains Freecycle 2023 Where: Brookside Park (1255 Hetfield Ave) When: Saturday, September 9th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm […]
Local Events Scotch Plains DOGust Celebration 2023 Who went to the Westfield Night Out Event on Tuesday? Did you like it? Is it something you would recommend to others? I think it’s wonderful because it lets us get to know our neighbors better as well as our neighborhood helpers. Another fun community event you might want to put on your calendar is […]
Local Events Westfield National Night Out 2023 Westfield offers a safe place to live and raise a family. We owe a lot of that to the bravery of our first responders. You can meet them and tell them thank you for their service in person at Westfield National Night Out 2023. What: Westfield National Night Out 2023 Where: Northside Train Lot When: […]
Local Events Westfield Summer Sidewalk Sale 2023 Do you like to shop? Do you want to support local entrepreneurs? You can do both when you go to the Westfield Summer Sidewalk Sale 2023. What: Westfield Summer Sidewalk Sale 2023 Where: Downtown Westfield When: Now through July 16th Cost: FREE Westfield Summer Sidewalk Sale 2023 This weekend, several of our local businesses will […]
Local Events Fanwood Fanjam Summer Street Fair 2023 Yes, we love those summer days. But the summer nights get even better. Westfield hosts their Sweet Sounds Downtown Music Festival during July and August. And Scotch Plains brings its Summer Concert Series to the public throughout July. Not to be outdone, officials want to welcome you to the Fanwood Fanjam Summer Street Fair just […]
Local Events Scotch Plains Summer Concert Series 2023 It’s summertime. The sun shines high above and music fills the air. On Tuesday evenings in Westfield, that music comes from the Sweet Sounds Downtown Music Festival. But nearby, summertime means the Scotch Plains Summer Concert Series is in full swing. What: Scotch Plains Summer Concert Series 2023 Where: Alan M Augustine Village Green (430 […]
Local Events Sweet Sounds Downtown Music Festival 2023 Some people consider Memorial Day as the beginning of summer. But the official start to summer is June 21st. And while the air quality lately may have not been the greatest, it should clear out in plenty of time to enjoy the Sweet Sounds Downtown Music Festival 2023 in Westfield. What: Sweet Sounds Downtown Music […]
Local Events Westfield Water Safety Class The Westfield Memorial Pool officially opened up for the season last weekend. But even if you only go to the beach, you really should take a Westfield Water Safety Class. Why? Because approximately 4000 people die in the US from downing each year. In fact, it is the #1 cause of death in children between […]
Local Events Garwood Rocks Street Fair 2023 Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21st. However, it already feels like summer now. Sunny skies and warmer weather create the perfect climate for the annual Garwood Rocks Street Fair.  What: Garwood Rocks Street Fair 2023 Where: Center Street When: Sunday, June 4th, 11 am to 6 pm Admission: FREE  Garwood Rocks Street Fair 2023  […]
Local Events Taste of Cranford 2023 Looking for something other than the standard dinner date night out? Take one weeknight off from cooking. Instead, come to the Taste of Cranford 2023 event. What: Taste of Cranford 2023 Where: Downtown Cranford When: Tuesday, May 30th Admission: $5 Contact: Downtown Cranford (908) 709-7208 or via email Taste of Cranford 2023 At the Taste […]
Local Events Tour de Westfield 2023 – Sign-Ups Start Now Anyone who knows me knows how much I like cycling. In fact, I put those skills to use every October for the MS NYC charity ride. For many bicycle enthusiasts, the Tour de France is the highlight of their year. But you don’t have to fly to Europe, wait until July, or even traverse the […]
Local Events Westfield Spring Fling Street Fair 2023 You wouldn’t know if by the crazy cold weather we’ve experienced lately, but it is actually spring in the Westfield area right now. In fact, the weatherman says we should expect to see cloudy and wet weather for the foreseeable future. But whether the sun shines bright or clouds bring rain, the Westfield Spring Fling […]