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Westfield National Night Out 2024
Back in 1984, law enforcement agencies partnered up with watch groups, civic groups, crime prevention agencies, and volunteers to create the very first National Night Out. What started with 400 communities in just under half of the states in the US grew to include 38 million people in 16,000 communities across the entire United States in 2016. Experts predict that this year’s event, including Westfield National Night Out, may help bring those numbers up even higher in 2024.
- What: Westfield National Night Out 2024
- Where: Train Station Parking Lot (North Ave)
- When: Tuesday, August 6th, from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Admission: FREE
Westfield National Night Out 2024
This year’s National Night Out takes place in the Train Station Parking Lot. Come out to meet with our local law enforcement officers. Learn how you can help them keep our community safe. Guests get to enjoy great food, do some rock climbing, and listen to awesome music. Let the kids loose in the bounce house on-site. Participate in interactive activities and possibly win a prize in one of the evening’s giveaways. This event takes place no matter the weather. So, dress appropriately.
Sweet Sounds Downtown
Don’t forget. Every Tuesday brings us live music on not one, not two, but three (yes three) different stages in downtown Westfield. Sweet Sounds Downtown takes place from 6 pm to 9 pm each week through August 27th. Each week brings a new amazing performance to each stage. Enjoy a live concert (or all three) while you pick up something great at any of the shops or boutiques in the downtown area.
Cranford Summer Sounds Downtown
On Thursdays, head over to Cranford for the Summer Sounds Downtown concert series. This may not be as large as Westfield’s summer concert series. But that does not mean that it isn’t worth a visit. Each week’s concert features a new musical act from 6 pm to 8:30 pm in Eastman Clock Plaza. The final concert of this series takes place on September 5th.
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Westfield Sidewalk Sale 2024
Boy. So far, summer’s been pretty soggy. And it appears that this wet weather will continue for a bit. Partner that with rising temperatures and you really feel the humidity in the air. But the weather isn’t the only thing that’s hot. Downtown businesses offer their best deals of the summer at the annual Westfield Sidewalk Sale.
- What: Westfield Sidewalk Sale 2024
- Where: Downtown Westfield Businesses
- When: July 11th to July 14th
Westfield Sidewalk Sale 2024
Each year, businesses in the downtown area mark down their prices and set their merchandise out on the sidewalk for patrons to check out. This year, the annual sidewalk sale starts on Thursday, July 11th and continues to the end of the day on Sunday, July 14th. This provides the perfect opportunity to find a great birthday, anniversary, retirement, promotion, baby shower, or hostess gift. And if you want to start knocking gifts off your Christmas list super early, this sidewalk sale makes that easier than ever. Plus, you help support our local businesses. Don’t worry about any wet weather either. If Mother Nature decides not to cooperate, the deals move inside but the shopping continues.
Westfield Sweet Sounds Downtown
Other summertime fun in Westfield includes a live concert (or three) every Tuesday evening in July and August. Sweet Sounds Downtown features three different musical acts on three different stages throughout the Downtown Westfield area each and every week from 6 pm to 9 pm starting next Tuesday, July 9th. The public pays absolutely nothing to enjoy these amazing artists either. How great is that? Tuesday becomes the new date night with Downtown Westfield the new date night place to be this summer.
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Westfield HS Arts on the Lawn 2024
A well-rounded individual exercises both their intellectual and artistic sides. In Westfield, we encourage this in our children as well as the adults of our community. One way to cultivate the artistic part of each of us is by attending the Westfield HS Arts on the Lawn 2024.
- What: Westfield HS Arts on the Lawn 2024
- Where: Westfield High School
- When: Saturday, May 18th from 11 am to 3 pm
- Admission: FREE
Westfield HS Arts on the Lawn 2024
This event features both visual and audio art for everyone to enjoy. Students from Westfield, Roosevelt, and Edison High Schools’ jazz bands and choirs perform live. Make sure you bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to listen in comfort. In addition to the music, various artwork created by our local high school students will also be on display. Plus, get a free swing dance lesson while there. As if that weren’t enough, how about a chance to win a great prize in the 50/50 raffle? You’re going to need to keep your strength up. Fortunately, several food trucks will be on-site to provide the sustenance needed to keep you going throughout the afternoon.
Organizers plan on hosting Arts on the Lawn on (you guessed it) the lawn outside of Westfield High School. While the weather may be cloudy, no rain is expected. However, in case of rainfall, the festivities move inside the school. But it will take place on Saturday no matter what.
Westfield Memorial Day Parade
Don’t forget. Westfield holds its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27th. It begins at 10 am with a remembrance ceremony at the Plaza and ends at Mindowaskin Park. Bring a chair and set out early to claim your spot along the parade route.
Taste of Cranford
Finally, just a reminder. The Taste of Cranford event takes place on Tuesday, May 28th. You may purchase your bracelet here for entry to the event. Proceeds from bracelet sales benefit Cranford High’s 2024 Project Graduation. Get your bracelet today.
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Westfield Spring Fling 2024
So far, we’ve had a pretty wet spring. But that won’t deter this year’s celebration: Westfield Spring Fling 2024. Organizers plan on holding this event come rain or shine.
- What: Westfield Spring Fling 2024
- Where: Downtown Westfield
- When: Sunday, May 5th, 10 am to 5 pm
- Admission: FREE
Westfield Spring Fling 2024
This year’s Spring Fling happens this Sunday, May 5th. According to the weatherman, it looks like we may experience a damp Sunday. So, make sure that you check the weather report before you leave home. You might need to add a jacket and umbrella to your ensemble to stay dry. But it still sounds like a lot of fun.
Live entertainment for the day includes Big Horse Band and Monkey Wrench. They perform on the Quimby Street stage in the afternoon. Dozens of local vendors line the streets all day long selling clothing, accessories, jewelry, artwork, leather goods, and more.
You definitely won’t want to skip on the food vendors either. Between Cousins Maine Lobster, The Empanada Truck, and The Big Bad Cookie Company are only a few of the more than 20 food vendors keeping folks fed at the festival. Fortunately, organizers added tables and chairs to make eating a bit easier this year.
Also, this year’s event includes dinosaurs. While not life-size, per se, the animatronics and puppetry used to operate these prehistoric beasts make them incredibly life-like. Don’t be surprised if you see a velociraptor or mini-T-Rex saunter up and say “hi” while you wander around the downtown area. Fortunately, though, these dinosaurs do not bite. So, you’re safe.
Westfield Girls’ Night Out
It’s not too late to sign up for Westfield’s Girls’ Night Out 2024. Admission costs nothing. But you still need to register to participate. It takes place this upcoming Thursday, May 9th from 5 pm to 9 pm. Several downtown businesses offer special promos, discounts, and possibly a glass of champagne or two for all shoppers during this time. This year’s theme? The ’80s. Peg your jeans. Pull on the lace gloves. Grab the Aqua Net and teasing combs, ladies. Like, oh my god. This Thursday, Downtown Westfield is going to be totally tubular to the max.
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Westfield Girls’ Night Out 2024
I realize that we have had a pretty soggy spring so far here in the Northeast. But it looks like sunny skies ahead. In fact, the weatherman predicts temps briefly kissing 80F by the end of this weekend. Sounds like good shopping weather to me. Thankfully, Westfield Girls’ Night Out 2024 is just around the corner.
- What: Westfield Girls’ Night Out 2024
- Where: Downtown Westfield
- When: Thursday, May 9th, 5 pm to 9 pm
- Admission: FREE
Westfield Girls’ Night Out 2024
So many amazing locally-owned boutiques and galleries dot the downtown Westfield landscape. Girls’ Night Out allows the ladies to peruse what these shops have to offer. Pick up something for a friend, a family member, or even a co-worker. Mother’s Day takes place on May 12th this year. Take this opportunity to shop for your mom, your mother-in-law, your grandma, or any other “mom” in your life. With the great deals offered only on Girls’ Night Out, you should pick up a little something for yourself as well.
It costs nothing to participate in Girls’ Night Out. However, you do need to register ahead of time. Each store offers its own discounts, special promotions, and a treat or two. Take a selfie with your friends and family in one of the photo booths along the way. Make sure you pop your colors, grab the neon lace gloves, peg those jeans, and spray your hair to high heaven. Why? Because it’s 80’s night, ladies. Feel free to dress in your 80’s best and enjoy yourself. You deserve it!
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Westfield Memorial Library Book Sale 2024
Walt Disney once said, “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” When you instill a love of reading in a child, it sparks the imagination and encourages a love of learning. Help create a bookworm in your family by attending the 2024 Westfield Memorial Library Book Sale.
- What: Westfield Memorial Library Book Sale 2024
- Where: Westfield Memorial Library (550 E Broad St)
- When: April 25th to 28th
- Contact: Friends of Westfield Memorial Library via email
Westfield Memorial Library Book Sale 2024
For almost 50 years now, the Friends of Westfield Memorial Library put together this spring book sale. This year’s event takes place from April 25th to April 28th. Last year’s event brought in more than 25,000 books from all genres. This year, they expect even more. In addition, patrons may find CDs, DVDs, and audio books available for sale as well. All proceeds from the sales of these books fund programs provided by the Friends to the local community.
April 25th and 26th provide special discounts for teachers from 10 am to 8 pm on Thursday and 10 am to 4 pm on Friday. On April 27th, purchase books at half price from 10 am to 4 pm. And on the final day (April 28th), pay $10 for a bag and fill it up with as many books as you can put inside of it from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Donation Dates
An event like this cannot happen without donations from generous members of our community. So, please go through your bookshelves at home. Weed out the books you want someone else to discover. Or make room for new ones. Bring any books, CDs, DVDs, or audio books to the library on April 17th (10 am to 3 pm), April 18th (10 am to 3 pm), April 19th (10 am to 12 pm) or April 20th (10 am to 1 pm). The library set up special drop boxes for all of these donations in the parking lot. Make sure they are in good condition. Feel free to bring your damaged books to the recycling center. No textbooks, VHS tapes, magazines, or encyclopedias will be accepted. Thank you.
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Westfield Area Easter Egg Hunt Updates
Looks like Mother Nature put the kibosh on last weekend’s early Easter festivities throughout the Westfield area. But she didn’t derail them completely. Strong winds and rain in the forecast made organizers postpone their events. Here is an update for the Westfield area Easter Egg Hunts with their new dates so you can still participate in all the Easter fun.
Westfield Easter Egg Hunt Update
Well, the Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for last weekend in Westfield had to be rescheduled. Organizers decided to postpone it to tomorrow, March 20th. The time and location remain the same. This time, though, organizers promise that the hunt goes on come rain or shine. So, remember to bring your basket and maybe check the forecast before you head out to ensure you dress appropriately.
Scotch Plains Easter Egg Hunt Update
When Mother Nature talks, we all must listen. Along with Westfield, the Scotch Plains Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for last weekend also got postponed to tomorrow. If you happen to be near Shady Rest Country Club at 10:15 am, stop by to search for hundreds of colorful little treasures hidden all around the golf course. The Easter Bunny plans on being there for pictures, too.
Cranford Spring Hop Update
Organizers made a few changes to the Cranford Spring Hop to allow extra time for everyone to participate. Downtown Cranford businesses agreed to allow participants to come pick up eggs inside through tomorrow, March 30th. If you picked up your tote last weekend, it should have included an updated list of businesses and their hours so you can plan your trip accordingly.
Family Movie Time at Cranford Theater
Before you head out to the “hop”, why not watch the movie “Hop” at the Cranford Theater. A special screening takes place at 10 am. Tickets cost just $9 per person. The movie’s rated PG and includes some mild rude humor. So, it may not be appropriate for the younger crowd. But if your kids are a little older, it might be fun to see this movie with them.
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Westfield Easter Egg Hunt 2024
Easter Sunday takes place on March 31st this year. But the Westfield Police Department and the local Soroptomists Club convinced the Easter Bunny to make a special stop in town a week early. Therefore, the Westfield Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, March 23rd. And the Easter Bunny himself promises to show up.
- What: Westfield Easter Egg Hunt 2024
- Where: Mindowaskin Park (385 E Broad St)
- When: Saturday, March 23rd, 12 pm to 2 pm
- Admission: Free
Westfield Easter Egg Hunt 2024
The Easter Bunny promises to hide colorful eggs (including some with special prizes) all around Mindowaskin Park. The official hunt kicks off at noon for kids ages one to ten. Unfortunately, this very popular event has already sold out. However, tickets for special needs children are still available. Just hop on over to the egg hunt website here to grab a ticket for your child.
Fortunately, you do not need a ticket to enjoy the rest of the afternoon’s festivities. For example, the Easter Bunny makes himself available for photos throughout the event. Plus, there will be games, face-painting, prizes, candy, and music playing all afternoon. And it all comes free of charge.
Parents need to stay with their kids throughout the entire event. You may park behind the municipal building for free. If that is full, you might want to try parking on the street at North Euclid or East Broad St,
Cranford Peeps-Tacular
Quick reminder. March 22nd is the last day to turn in your submission for the Cranford Peeps-Tacular 2024 contest. But you can still participate even if you don’t enter anything. How? By voting for your favorites. Official voting takes place from March 23rd to March 31st. So, don’t forget to walk around Downtown Cranford and take a “peep” at how creative our local families and organizations are this year. Then, get out there and vote, vote, VOTE!
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Westfield Week of Service 2024
I believe in giving back to the community whenever possible. When we help each other out, it only makes us a safer place to raise our families. That is one of the main goals of the Westfield Week of Service.
Westfield Week of Service Needs You
The Week of Service takes place from March 25th to March 29th. Students at Westfield High will be participating in the Week of Service in various ways. The biggest day of the week takes place on Thursday, March 28th. That is designated as Community Service Day. On that day, a time will be set aside for a student-teacher basketball game. During that game, members of the Student Government and Community Service Club plan on putting together toiletry kits for local organizations that service the unhoused in our neighborhood as well as those experiencing economic hardships. They plan on assembling approximately 1000 kits. They also want to write thank you and birthday cards for active military members serving overseas as well as cards for local seniors. But they need your help to accomplish this goal.
The groups created an Amazon wish list filled with all of the items they still need to create the toiletry kits. These include toothpaste, floss, wipes, deodorant, and hand sanitizer. They’ll be accepting donations through the middle of March. If you would like to help, please visit their Amazon page and order supplies today.
WHS students participating in the Westfield Week of Service will also be hosting a book drive throughout March. All books received will be given to the Bridge of Books Foundation and the Westfield Library. If you have any toiletry items or books you would like to drop off in person, please deposit them in the box provided outside of the high school. Make sure you mark them as donations for the SGA or the Community Service Club so they go to the right place. Monetary donations may be made to the school’s Wounded Warrior Project page here.
Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Westfield, NJ Luxury Homes
Westfield Y Healthy Kids Day 2024
Working on one’s health typically falls in the top three most popular New Year’s resolutions each year. For some, that may also include their children’s health. According to the State of Childhood Obesity, 17% of kids in the United States between the ages of 10 and 17 fall in the “obese” category. That translates to about one in every six kids. Help your child learn healthy habits (and maybe pick up a few of your own) at the Westfield Y Healthy Kids Day 2024.
- What: Westfield Y Healthy Kids Day 2024
- Where: Westfield Area YMCA (220 Clark St)
- When: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
- Admission: FREE
- Contact: Jeff Mcleod, Westfield Area Y (908-301-9622×248) or via email
Westfield Y Healthy Kids Day 2024
Visit our local Y for an afternoon geared towards the health of your kids. Teach them healthy habits with fun family-friendly games. They might even win a prize. Let the kids expend some of their energy on the inflatables. Enjoy demonstrations of some of the sports they offer at the Y. Snack on something healthy, too.
While you are at the Y, check out the great programs they offer for all ages. Aquatics. Summer Camps. Youth sports. Teen trips and tabletop games. Fitness classes for seniors. Sign up for their spring session that lasts from February 25th to April 20th. They’re even hiring full and part-time staff right now.
Cranford Fire & Ice
If you do not have any younger kids living in your household at the moment, why not head over to Cranford for their Fire and Ice event? It happens at virtually the same time as Westfield’s Healthy Kids Day (1 pm to 4 pm). Enjoy fire-breathers alongside ice sculptures and much, much more.
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Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Westfield, NJ Luxury Homes
