Local Events

Local Events Y’s Men’s Club Christmas Tree Sale Needs Volunteers The Westfield Area Y’s Men’s Club Christmas Tree Sale – Volunteers Needed Break out your work gloves. It’s that time of year again to raise money for local charities and the Westfield Y.  And, we need volunteers! It’s a great way to get out and help your community, and it’s a lot of fun. You can […]
Local Events Scotch Plains Holiday Home Decorating Contest 2023 Yes. I understand that we just celebrated Halloween. And Thanksgiving is still two weeks away. But by the looks of our local stores, it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas. Apparently, our township’s recreation commission and fire department think the same way. Why else would they be accepting registration for the Scotch Plains […]
Local Events Westfield Area Food Banks Need Your Help I hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween. Now that AddamsFest reached its conclusion, it’s time to concentrate on the next big holiday: Thanksgiving. For many, that means sitting down to a huge meal with your loved ones. However, that proves difficult for some. Westfield area food banks need your assistance to feed people in need this […]
Local Events Cranford Halloween Events 2023 The Scarecrow Stroll is just one of the crazy fun Cranford Halloween events taking place this month. Other events include movies, haunted tours, storytime, and even something your furry friends can join in on. Learn more below. Cranford Halloween Events 2023 Movies The Cranford Theater set up a pretty sweet schedule of movies for all […]
Local Events Scotch Plains Harvest Festival 2023 There’s more going on in October than just Halloween. Westfield celebrates AddamsFest. And Cranford has their Scarecrow Stroll. But what about us? We celebrate the season with the Scotch Plains Harvest Festival. What: Scotch Plains Harvest Festival 2023 Where: The Frazee House (1451 Raritan Rd) When: Saturday, October 21st, 12 pm to 5 pm Admission: […]
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 […]
Don't Miss Our Next Post
Subscribe Now
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 […]
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 […]