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Charles Addams Heritage Trail Tour 2026
I certainly hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas. We certainly did. In less than one week, we welcome in a brand new year. If you want to do something a little different this year, might I suggest the Charles Addams Heritage Trail Tour.
What: Charles Addams Heritage Trail Tour 2026
Where: Charles Addams’ inspirational spots around town
When: Thursday, January 1st, 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm
Admission: FREE (but must pre-register)
Charles Addams Heritage Trail Tour 2026
Westfield’s native son, Charles Addams, was born on the second day of 1912. One week from today would have been his 114th birthday. This historical tour takes guests on a roughly 1.5 mile walk around the places Charles lived as well as local landmarks and locations that proved most inspirational to his life’s work. The tour includes the two houses he lived in during his younger years: his birth home on Summit and his teenage home on Elm St.
This is a walking tour. So, organizers suggest wearing comfortable shoes. Also, make sure you bundle up according to the weather that day. Currently, it looks like the weatherman predicts that to be a high of a crispy 33 degrees.
While it costs nothing to participate in this guided tour, you must pre-register in order to be included. You may register for up to two people at a time. Can’t make it to the guided tour on January 1st? That’s OK. Try the self-guided option instead.
Winter WonderLights in East Brunswick
Christmas may be over, but there are still a few days left to see the Winter WonderLights in New Brunswick. Come see thousands of twinkling lights set up all around the Middlesex County Fairgrounds from 5:30 pm to 10 pm every night between now and Sunday, December 28th. It costs just $45 per car to drive through this amazing display. Bring the family. Bring your friends. It’s a jolly good time for everyone.
Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Westfield, NJ Luxury Homes
Westfield Community Blood Drive
We only have a couple of weeks left before Christmas. What’s on your list of presents this year? How about giving the gift of life by signing up to donate at the Westfield Community Blood Drive.
What: Westfield Community Blood Drive
Where: Westfield Memorial Library (550 E Broad St)
When: Tuesday, December 16th from noon to 6 pm
Contact: Genvieve, Coordinator, (732-672-5281)
Westfield Community Blood Drive
New Jersey Blood Services comes to the Westfield Memorial Library next Tuesday. All eligible adults can donate blood between noon and 6 pm. However, you must make an appointment before you go. To do so, please visit the NYBC appointment site here. Choose between donating whole blood or double red cell and pick a time to donate.
What’s the Difference Between Whole Blood or Double Red Cell?
Whole blood donation takes about an hour to donate one pint of blood. It then gets divided up into red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Double red cell donation takes about 80 minutes to donate two units of just your red blood cells. After the red blood cells are separated, your plasma and platelets get put back into your body. The higher volume allows you to save even more lives with the one donation. Plus, people tend to feel better afterward than those who donate whole blood.
Downtown Cranford Sweets & Treats Walk 2025
The Sweets & Treats Walk takes place tomorrow (December 13th) at Eastman Clock Plaza. Make sure to purchase your ticket ahead of time. Then, meet up at the plaza at 1 pm. Once there, you will receive a map and treat container. The map lists the various businesses participating in the walk. Visit each stop shown on the map for a unique treat provided only by that particular business.
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Westfield Miracle on Elm Street 2025
I certainly hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving holiday. Now it’s time to switch gears. We only have a few short weeks left until Christmas. While you’re out running around, checking off presents on your Christmas gift list, join in on the Westfield Miracle on Elm Street event. You just might bring home a gift all your own.
What: Westfield Miracle on Elm Street 2025
Where: Downtown Westfield Businesses
When: Now through January 5th, 2026
Westfield Miracle on Elm Street 2025
Dozens of local downtown businesses will be participating in the Miracle on Elm Street event this year. All you need to do to participate is pick up a special postcard from one of those businesses. Then, fill it out and drop it off at one of the designated red mailboxes located on Elm Street (either at Elm and Broad or South and Summit). One winner will be chosen from all entries each week. That winner receives a $50 gift card for the business listed on the postcard entry. Weekly drawings continue through January 5th. So, please visit often and feel free to pick up a card from each and every business you frequent. Good luck!
Free Gift Wrapping in Westfield
Do you avoid gift wrapping until the last minute because it feels tedious? Or do you doubt your wrapping skills? Forget about it. When you purchase a present from one of the downtown Westfield shops, bring it and proof of purchase to the gift wrapping station located at Heirloom x AHD (112 Elm St). Their expert “elves” wrap presents absolutely free of charge. Their station is only open from 12 pm to 4 pm on every Saturday and Sunday through December 21st.
Santa promises to show up for photos from 1 pm to 4 pm on December 6th, 13th, and 20th. Bring your pet to pose with the jolly old elf on December 13th. Each photo costs $10 and you will need to purchase tickets ahead of time.
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AddamsFest Masquerade Ball 2025
We are already more than midway through September now. October is already knocking at the door. In Westfield, October means celebrating our most famous native son: Charles Addams with month-long festivities. One of these, the AddamsFest Masquerade Ball 2025, is the biggest event on the schedule. And tickets are on sale now,
What: AddamsFest Masquerade Ball 2025
Where: James Ward Mansion (169 E Broad St)
When: Friday, October 10th, from 8 pm to 11 pm
Admission: $125 per person (max four tickets per person)
Contact: AddamsFest Organizers via email
AddamsFest Masquerade Ball 2025
Morticia & Gomez’s Masquerade Ball is perhaps the pinnacle of the entire month-long event. It also sells out very quickly. The ball itself takes place on Friday, October 10th. Guests must dress in their finest attire (think “dress to kill”…or at the very least dress to maim). The evening’s events include an Addams family-inspired feast of the ages, libations that scream “drink me”, and, of course, dancing. All of this transpires amid the majestic backdrop that is the James Ward Mansion.
Ticket Information
Tickets just went on sale Wednesday night (September 17th). There are only a limited number of tickets available. Therefore, it behooves you to purchase yours as soon as possible. Visit the AddamsFest website here to get your tickets now.
Westfield FestiFall Street Fair 2025
This Sunday (September 21st), FestiFall comes to Downtown Westfield. This year’s festival includes live music, face painting, henna tattoos, carnival games, and more. And do not be surprised if you see a dinosaur or two roaming around the streets. Admission to the fair is absolutely free. Food vendors help visitors keep their strength up. And get a jump on your Christmas shopping list this year by visiting vendor row for a present that is as unique as the person you plan on giving it to.
Sweet Sounds Westfield Encore 2025
Finally, Sweet Sounds Westifeld Encore is in its final couple of weeks for the season. The last concert takes place next Friday, September 26th, on Quimby Street. The Kolor Blynd Band closes this year’s event. As always, the concert comes free of charge. However, you might want to bring a lawn chair with you to listen in comfort.
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Westfield FestiFall Street Fair 2025
Can you believe that we are already well into September already? The first day of fall takes place on September 22nd. But our fair town celebrates a day early with its annual Westfield FestiFall Street Fair.
What: Westfield FestiFall Street Fair 2025
Where: Central Ave, Downtown Westfield
When: Sunday, September 21st, from 10 am to 5 pm
Admission: FREE
Contact: CC Chamber of Commerce (908-310-5465 or 732-255-2144)
Westfield FestiFall Street Fair 2025
Every year, FestiFall brings the entire Westfield community together for a day of family-friendly fun. Central Avenue once again becomes the place to be. Live entertainment includes musical performances by 4 Flight Rock, Flannel & Lace, and Valencia. These bands play throughout the day in the Crossroads Beer & Wine Garden. Elsewhere, the NJ Workshop for the Arts also performs live music.
Other fun events include face painting, carnival games, henna tattoos, and an area to create your very own slime. Dozens of local vendors set up their booths along Central Ave. Get a jump on your Christmas shopping by purchasing unique items from local artisans. Several food vendors ensure that no one goes hungry. And the special Kids Zone includes a bouncy castle and interactive workshops geared specifically towards the kids. Plus, back by popular demand, dinosaurs roam the streets of downtown Westfield (both animatronics and puppets). So don’t be surprised if you find yourself followed by a velociraptor.
Tour de Westfield 2025
This weekend, the Tour de Westfield cycles around the town. Unfortunately, registration has closed. So, if you did not register already, you cannot join the ride. However, you may still cheer the cyclists on as they make their way around town.
Sweet Sounds Westfield Encore
While Sweet Sounds Downtown ended last month, organizers decided to continue the live weekly concerts with a Sweet Sounds Westfield Encore. These take place every Friday through the end of September on Quimby St. No seating will be provided. So you might want to bring a lawn chair with you to enjoy the concerts in comfort.
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Sweet Sounds Westfield Encore
Just when you thought the outdoor concerts were done for the season, organizers threw us a curveball. The live musical entertainment continues through the end of September with a Sweet Sounds Westfield Encore. So start the weekend off right with a little music to set the mood.
What: Sweet Sounds Westfield Encore
Where: Quimby Street
When: Every Friday from September 5th to 26th, 2025
Admission: FREE
Sweet Sounds Westfield Encore
Sweet Sounds Downtown offered three new concerts on two different nights a week this summer. The encore only offers one concert on one night a week. You still need to bring a chair from home in order to listen in comfort. Each week offers a new band to enjoy. The encore series starts tonight with The Wag. Next week, The Glenn & Oria Band performs. On September 19th, Twilight Disciples hits the stage. Finally, the Kolor Blynd Band closes things out for the season.
Tour de Westfield 2025
Tour de Westfield takes place next weekend. Instead of riding for thousands of miles over several days, cyclists of all ages ride just three miles around downtown Westfield. You still have time to register if you wish to join. But registration ends on September 11th.
Participation in the Tour de Westfield is absolutely free. Even so, you must register ahead of time to reserve your spot. Please visit the official Westfield Recreation Department’s website here. Make sure you sign up before 4:30 pm on the 11th. Otherwise, you may miss out on all of the fun.
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Tour de Westfield 2025
The last concerts of the Sweet Sounds Downtown Westfield took place this week. I hope you were able to make at least one of them. If not, you must wait until next summer to enjoy this wonderful event. The next event up after Labor Day will be the Tour de Westfield. Have you signed up for it yet?
What: Tour de Westfield 2025
Where: Around Westfield
When: Sunday, September 14th, from 9 am to 11 am
Admission: FREE
Contact: Westfield Recreation Dept via email
Tour de Westfield 2025
On Sunday, September 14th, hundreds of cyclists of all ages take a quick trip around Westfield. Unlike the Tour de France that treks over 2000 miles of mountainous terrain, the Tour de Westfield only encompasses three miles of fairly even terrain. The day’s events start off with a “learn to ride” class for five to ten-year-olds. Students learn basic safety guidelines as well as cycling techniques. All registered participants must bring their own bike and appropriately-sized helmet with them. After a brief bicycle parade, cyclists begin their three-mile course at South Ave Train Station.
Registration Information
While it costs nothing to participate in the classes, parade, or ride, everyone must register ahead of time. The first 300 people to check in on the day of the ride receive a free commemorative hat. To register, please visit the official Westfield Recreation Department’s website here. You must create an account. But that only takes a couple of minutes. Make sure you register before 4:30 pm on September 11th. Otherwise, you miss your chance to participate.
Union County Home Repair Grants for Seniors
Just a quick reminder. If your Union County home received damage from one of the storms last month, you may be eligible for a grant to pay for those damages. You must be at least 62 years old, own a Union County home, and meet specific requirements to be eligible. Each grant may be worth as much as $10,000.
Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Westfield, NJ Luxury Homes
Westfield National Night Out 2025
If your only interaction with a police officer is when they are handing you a ticket for a traffic violation, you might not have the most positive opinion of them. Westfield National Night Out 2025 brings community and law enforcement personnel together in a positive, fun way. This helps build a trust between the two parties for a safer community.
- What: Westfield National Night Out 2025
- Where: North Side Train Station
- When: From 6 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday, August 5th
- Admission: FREE
Westfield National Night Out 2025
This year’s National Night Out event in Westfield takes place on Tuesday, August 5th. All you need to do is come to the North Side Train Station between 6 pm and 9 pm on that night. Once there, guests enjoy free food, games, live entertainment, and a chance to meet law enforcement officers in person. As always, this event comes free of charge. So, make plans to bring your family and/or neighbors out for a fun, family-friendly event.
Sweet Sounds Downtown Westfield
The Sweet Sounds Downtown Westfield enters its final month. That’s right. You only have until the last Thursday in August to enjoy three free concerts each week in Downtown Westifeld. As a reminder, Tuesday evenings include two separate concerts on two separate stages (Quimbly Street and Foundation Park. Thursdays offer just one concert (Quimby Street). It is all provided free of charge.
Summer Sounds Downtown Cranford
Cranford’s Summer Sounds Downtown event enters its final month as well. Simply visit the Eastman Clock Plaza on Thursday night for a new concert every week. Make sure you bring a lawn chair with you so you can enjoy each week’s offering in comfort.
Cranford Summer Restaurant Week 2025
Just a reminder. Cranford Summer Restaurant Week begins on Sunday, August 3rd, and continues through Thursday, August 7th. Several downtown Cranford restaurants will be participating in the highly anticipated event. They offer prix-fixe menus specially prepared for this week only at set prices. This gives you a chance to try something different at your favorite restaurant or visit a new restaurant you wanted to try out but never did before. For a complete list of participating restaurants and a glimpse at their menus, please visit Cranford’s official website here.
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Downtown Westfield Sidewalk Sale 2025
Summer weather gives us plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Volleyball. Tennis. Baseball. Shopping. Wait. Shopping? Yes, even the stores take advantage of beautiful weather with the Downtown Westfield Sidewalk Sale.
- What: Downtown Westfield Sidewalk Sale 2025
- Where: Downtown Westfield shops
- When: July 10th to July 13th
- Contact: Town of Westfield (908-789-4040)
Downtown Westfield Sidewalk Sale 2025
This Thursday through Sunday, shops in the downtown area offer amazing deals on their stock. Use this opportunity to shop at your favorite local boutiques. Or take this time to visit someplace new. Many stores plan on offering unique promotions as well. Plus, it can be a fun way to spend the afternoon with your family and/or friends.
Cranford Sidewalk Sale
Not to be outdone, but Cranford also hosts a sidewalk sale event. But theirs takes place next week. From July 17th to the 20th, Craford’s stores in the downtown area also offer special deals and promotions. This event allows you to support local businesses and provides a fun time with your friends as well.
Sweet Sounds Downtown Westfield 2025
If you happen to attend the Westfield Sidewalk Sale this Thursday (July 10th), you will not hear melodies wafting through the air. Why? Sweet Sounds Downtown Westfield takes a break from the music on the 10th. In its place, the Buddha Bash wellness event takes over Quimby Street for the evening. Sweet Sounds picks up its regularly scheduled musical concerts the following Tuesday and Thursday.
Summer Sounds Downtown Cranford 2025
On the other hand, if you happen to be in Cranford on the 10th, you may want to stop by the Eastman Clock Plaza for Summer Sounds Downtown Cranford 2025. It takes place every Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm. This week, Mama D and the Vexations perform live.
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Westfield Memorial Day 2025 Celebration
This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 23rd. On this day, we officially honor those brave men and women who lost their lives fighting in service of our country. If you happen to be in the neighborhood that day, you can join in the Westfield Memorial Day 2025 Celebration with a parade and more.
- What: Westfield Memorial Day 2025 Celebration
- Where: Mendowaskin Park & the American Legion Hall (1003 North Ave)
- When: Monday, May 26th, from 10 am to 5 pm
- Admission: FREE
Westfield Memorial Day 2025 Celebration
Our local American Legion hosts its annual Memorial Day celebration with a solemn ceremony in Memorial Plaza. At the ceremony, they perform a presentation of colors, recite the Pledge of Allegiance, and follow that up with performances of both the National Anthem and America the Beautiful. After an opening prayer and guest remarks, there will be a presentation of wreaths, a musket salute, the playing of Taps, and a closing prayer.
Beginning at 10:45 am, the official Memorial Day parade heads out on E Broad St to Euclid and ends at Mindowaskin Park. From 11:30 am to 1 pm, guests are welcome to a community gathering which includes both food and entertainment. Finally, from 2 pm to 5 pm, there will be live music, more entertainment, and a picnic held at the American Legion Hall located at 1003 North Ave.
This Memorial Day celebration takes place come rain or shine. So, make sure you check the weather forecast before you venture out. Dress appropriately.
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