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Westfield Cupid Chase 5K 2026
Are you someone who makes New Year’s resolutions? One of the most popular ones each year involves health. People want to get healthier, lose weight, or both. The Westfield Cupid Chase 5K 2026 provides one way to keep your resolutions on track.
What: Westfield Cupid Chase 5K 2026
Where: Tamaques Park (1101 Lamberts Mill Rd)
When: Saturday, February 14th, 10 am to noon
Cost: $45 per person
Westfield Cupid Chase 5K 2026
Each year, this race celebrates the founding of the non-profit Community Options. Community Options offers assistance to people with disabilities and their families. This takes place in the form of employment opportunities, help with finding affordable housing with special needs in mind, and help transitioning from school to the real world through their STEP program.
Racers start and finish the race at Tamques Park. Racing begins at 10 am. The race course is “wheel-friendly”. This means that strollers and wheelchairs can maneuver with ease. Also, participants are not required to run. Feel free to walk, saunter, sashay, or even skip if you feel like it.
Cranford Souperhero Stroll
The Cranford Souperhero Stroll takes place this weekend (January 17th & 18th). Tickets cost just $10 per person. Each ticket allows you access to a soup sampling from several local Cranford restaurants. Before or after you eat, take a stroll around the downtown area. You’ll see dozens of original superheroes created entirely out of balloons. Please bring cans of soup with you to donate to our local food pantry as well.
Build Westfield with Legos
Westfield Historical Preservation Society’s Build Westfield – Lego Edition event takes place next weekend (January 24th, 2026). There are still spots open to register your team of up to four people. The historical society provides 50 different photos of historically significant buildings and locations for each team to choose from. They also provide more than 60,000 Legos to build your piece of history. Register your team today.
Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Westfield, NJ Luxury Homes
Build Westfield Lego Edition 2026
It’s still hard to believe that we are already starting a new year. Welcome to 2026. Westfield, NJ, was founded in 1794. That gives us a long history and several historical buildings in and around the city. You can learn more about these buildings and our city’s history by participating in Build Westfield Lego Edition.
What: Build Westfield Lego Edition 2026
Where: Westfield High School
When: Saturday, January 24th, from 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Admission: $45 to $55 for groups of up to four people
Contact: City of Westfield Recreation Department email
Build Westfield Lego Edition 2026
The Westfield Historic Preservation Society hosts its annual “Build Westfield” event on Saturday, January 24th at Westfield High School. This event allows teams of up to four people to recreate local historical buildings and/or landmarks out of more than 60,000 Legos. They also provide 50 different photographs to use as inspiration for your Lego recreation.
To participate in this Build Westfield event, please visit Westfield’s online catalog here. Westfield residents pay $45 for a team of up to four people. Non-Westfield residents pay $55 per team. At least one person on the team must be an adult.
Cranford Souperhero Stroll 2026
The Cranford Souperhero Stroll takes place next weekend (January 17th & 18th). Tickets cost just $10 per person. Each ticket provides you with a sampling of soups from various downtown Cranford restaurants. Additionally, take a walk around the downtown area to see original superheroes (aka “souperheroes”) made entirely out of balloons on display. Also, please make sure you bring your own cans of soup to donate to our local food pantries. Tickets may be purchased online here. Choose between the noon to 2 pm or 2 pm to 4 pm slots. This allows restaurants to accommodate more people.
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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.
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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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