things to do in westfield: NJ Festival Orchestra Brings Broadway to Westfield
- 06/18/21 01:49 PM
Back in March of 2020, Broadway shut its doors amid COVID concerns. Originally, theater owners believed this would only last a few short weeks. However, the shutdown turned out to be several months long. Finally, after over a year of going dark, Governor Cuomo announced that the Great White Way will officially come back to life in mid-September of 2021. But who wants to wait that long? With how successful Glo Downtown turned out to be earlier this year, Westfield residents are itching for more artistic entertainment. Thankfully, the NJ Festival Orchestra brings its take on classic Broadway music to Westfield … (2 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Mini Grand Prix 2021: Off to the Races
- 06/11/21 10:44 AM
At the end of April, we saw a return of weekend activities on Quimby Street. With COVID-19 cases dwindling in New Jersey, Governor Murphy relaxed mask mandates late last month. So, we should see even more fun summertime events taking place in our fair city. Unfortunately, the weatherman predicts a bit of a soggy weekend. But that will not hinder the very first Westfield Mini Grand Prix. Why? Because they set up tents to protect you from the elements. What: Westfield Mini Grand Prix Where: Quimby Street When: Saturday, June 12th, 1 pm to 5 pm Admission: Free Contact: Extreme Party Racing (609) 458-6143 or via … (0 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Food Drive 2021 Pairs Police With Local Schools
- 05/14/21 01:41 PM
No one in a country as rich as ours should go hungry. But the fact remains that millions of people miss a meal or two every single day due to food insecurity. Some of those people live right here in our own community. Programs like the Westfield Food Waste Recycling Program help us reduce the amount of food that ends up in our landfills. But how do we make sure we get more food into the bellies of those who need it? Donating to the Westfield Food Drive is a good start. What: Westfield Food Drive 2021 Where: Roosevelt Intermediate School (301 Clark … (2 comments)
things to do in westfield: Quimby Street Activities Start Up Again in Downtown Westfield
- 04/30/21 01:11 PM
Last summer, City officials tried something new. They restricted vehicular traffic on Quimby Street to just one way on the weekends. They hoped to encourage more people to get outside and enjoy the fresh air in a safe manner. Then, they lifted the vehicular restrictions during the winter months. But, starting today (April 30th), Quimby Street activities are back. Quimby Street ActivitiesCOVID-19 made many businesses rethink how to make their customers feel safe while also keeping their doors open. City officials understood the pressure our local businesses felt. To help make things a little easier, they created the Quimby Street pedestrian plaza. … (1 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Earth Day Fair 2021: Celebrating Sustainability
- 04/16/21 11:13 AM
The very first Earth Day celebration took place in Wisconsin back in April of 1970. The goal was to bring awareness to the environment and the part we play in affecting it. The City of Westfield encourages its residents to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle with their Westfield Earth Day Fair 2021. What: Westfield Earth Day Fair 2021 Where: Parking Lot of the South Ave Train Station When: Saturday, April 24th, 9:30 am to 3 pm Contact: City of Westfield (908) 789-4040 Westfield Earth Day Fair 2021The Westfield Green Team put together some very important information they wish to share at the fair. Learn about the … (2 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Area Y Clothing Drive 2021
- 04/02/21 10:09 AM
I have been involved with the Westfield Area Y Men's Club for years now. Thanksgiving marks the start of our annual Christmas tree lot. (Thank you for selling us our well ahead of Christmas last year, by the way.) Our local YMCA offers so much to the community. Next week, they need your help to provide assistance to those less fortunate all over the world. They are asking you to donate to their Westfield Area Y Clothing Drive. What: Westfield Area Y Clothing Drive 2021 Where: Westfield Area Y (422 E Broad St) When: Wednesday, April 14th, 7:30 am to 2:30 pm Contact: Eileen Rooney, … (1 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Chocolate Tour is Part of Glo Downtown Experience
- 03/05/21 02:19 PM
Westfield is positively buzzing about Glo Downtown. The excitement is palpable. Who knew that see-saws could be this exciting? Part of the "Glo experience" includes a weekend Westfield Chocolate Tour that starts today (March 5th). Sounds like things just got even better (and tastier) in Downtown Westfield. What: Westfield Chocolate Tour When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays March 5th to 21st Where: Downtown Westfield Businesses Cost: Free to Tour, $2 samples available at every stop Contact: Downtown Westfield Corporation (908) 789-9444 or via email Westfield Chocolate TourWhile waiting for your turn at the Impulse Seesaws, take a self-guided chocolate tour in the downtown area. Start off with a … (1 comments)
things to do in westfield: Glo Downtown Illuminates Westfield in March
- 02/26/21 10:49 AM
We tend to focus more on math and sciences when it comes to education. Sometimes, we forget how important art is to a child's development. It also enhances everybody's life overall. Art exists to trigger a response. So, when art sparks a fond childhood memory, you know your day is only going to get better. Glo Downtown wants to be that spark when they illuminate downtown Westfield throughout March. What: Glo Downtown Where: North Ave Train Station When: March 5th to 21st, 9 am to 9 pm Admission: FREE Contact: Downtown Westfield Corp (908) 789-9444 or via email Impulse Seesaw OriginsThe brainchild of two Harvard alumni, Impulse … (1 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Santa Claus Lane Drive Through
- 12/25/20 08:28 AM
Christmas Day is exactly one week from today. For all of you procrastinators out there, that means just six more shopping days. While you run around ticking off names on your Christmas list, please consider visiting the Stop & Shop to participate in their food drive. It takes place through December 24th. If you plan on shopping in the downtown area this Tuesday afternoon, include the kids on your trip and visit the Westfield Santa Claus Lane drive through. What: Westfield Santa Claus Lane Drive Through Where: South Ave Train Station When: Tuesday, December 22nd, from 3 pm to 5 pm Contact: Downtown Westfield Corp … (1 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Gingerbread House Contest for 2020
- 11/20/20 03:23 PM
Two years ago, Westfield held its very first gingerbread house competition. In its third year, the 2020 Westfield Gingerbread House Contest promises bigger and better prizes for the winners. But organizers implore contestants to think outside the typical "gingerbread house" idea for entries. What: Westfield Gingerbread House Contest 2020 Where: Savory & Spice (138 E Broad St) When: November 30th to December 3rd Westfield Gingerbread House Contest 2020When organizers say "house", they really mean "get creative". They want to see your interpretation of buildings or iconic locations in and around Westfield. This year, they included the Westfield 300 category as a nod to the city's … (1 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Halloween Costume Contest Goes Virtual
- 10/30/20 09:44 AM
Tomorrow's the big day. Halloween officially arrives! In Westfield, we celebrate it a little longer thanks to AddamsFest. If you ventured downtown any time over the past couple of weeks, you probably saw some crazily decorated windows, took a walk along the Tamaques Haunted Trail, or ventured into Mystical Mindowaskin Park. Make sure you cast your vote in the Haunt Your House Contest by October 31st, too. But it seems nothing has been able to outspook COVID-19. So, to enjoy the holiday in safety while still dressing up, this year's Westfield Halloween Costume Contest goes virtual. Westfield Halloween Costume ContestContest RulesFirst, create … (1 comments)
things to do in westfield: Get Out the Vote for the AddamsFest Haunt Your House Contest
- 10/16/20 11:48 AM
By now, you already know that Westfield will be celebrating AddamsFest this year. But, as with everything else in 2020, it comes with a twist. Large crowds are so 2019. Instead, some of this year's celebrations go virtual. Social distancing, face masks, and hand sanitizing stations play a part in many of the in-person festivities planned. But you can stay safe while celebrating the season by voting for your favorites in the AddamsFest Haunt Your House Contest going on right now. AddamsFest Haunt Your House ContestDozens of people entered this year's Haunt Your House contest for AddamsFest. (51 to be exact). Download … (1 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Applefest 2020
- 10/12/20 10:43 AM
For most people, October means Halloween and pumpkin spice lattes. On a local level, it also means Addamsfest. But those are not the only events taking place in our neck of the woods this month. This weekend, we celebrate Westfield Applefest 2020. What: Westfield Applefest 2020 Where: The Reeve House (314 Mountain Ave When: Saturday, October 17th, 12 pm to 4 pm (two 2-hour sessions) Admission: $5 per person, free for veterans and kids under 3 Contact: Mary Konoslaki, Westfield Historical Society, (908) 654-1794 or via email Westfield Applefest 2020A beloved annual fundraiser for the historical society, Westfield Applefest 2020 will be held on the lawn of … (1 comments)
things to do in westfield: More AddamsFest Fun Announced in Westfield
- 10/02/20 01:23 PM
October brings all things spooky to light. But in Westfield, this month has special meaning. We celebrate cartoonist and former resident Charles Addams. With a global pandemic taking place right now, organizers needed to come up with a different way to honor him. So, they created an Alt-AddamsFest for 2020. Haunted trails, scary movies, painted windows in downtown shops. They all make appearances in the upcoming weeks. Just recently, organizers announced even more fun added to their schedule of events. But they need your help to make them happen. More Alt-AddamsFest 2020 FunPainted Pumpkin ContestPart of our Alt-AddamsFest festivities includes a walk … (1 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Fall Foodie Stroll 2020
- 09/18/20 01:05 PM
If you love to eat but have trouble picking one restaurant to visit, then the Westfield Fall Foodie Stroll 2020 is for you. Almost two dozen local eateries promise to provide scrumptious samplings of their menu items for guests to taste. But you'd better hurry. Local foodies already snatched up almost half of the tickets available. What: Westfield Fall Foodie Stroll 2020 Where: Various Downtown Westfield Restaurants When: Sunday, October 4th, 12 pm to 4 pm Admission: $5 per wristband Contact: Nicki McAuliffe, Downtown Westfield Corp, (908) 247-6407 or via email Westfield Fall Foodie Stroll 2020Some of the best restaurants and cafes signed up to participate in this … (2 comments)
things to do in westfield: AddamsFest is Back in Westfield With a Twist
- 09/11/20 10:54 AM
Even with New Jersey in lockdown for several weeks due to COVID-19, this year seems to have flown by. In just under three weeks, we enter October. That means pumpkin spice lattes, cooler temperatures, leaves falling from the trees, and AddamsFest. Yes, the annual tribute to Westfield's favorite son returns next month with a pandemic twist. AddamsFest 2020 (aka "Alt AddamsFest")It seems rather appropriate that we honor a man whose work embraced the macabre during this, a macabre year. In keeping with COVID-19 safety recommendations, organizers needed to tweak some fan-favorites from past celebrations. Instead of large gatherings like the parade, Family … (2 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Art Takes Flight 2020
- 08/07/20 11:11 AM
We exercise to make our bodies healthy. But what do we do to keep our mind fit? We celebrate all things artistic. As part of our city's 300th birthday celebration, the Westfield Public Arts Commission put together their very first Westfield Art Takes Flight exhibit to showcase the talent of local artists and the greatness of our fine city. What: Westfield Art Takes Flight Public Art Stroll Where: Downtown Westfield When: Saturday, August 8th, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Westfield Art Takes Flight 2020The Westfield Public Arts Commission formed last year with the authorization of Mayor Brindle. Dawn Mackey with the Town Council and Bob … (0 comments)
things to do in westfield: Westfield Foodie Stroll
- 07/24/20 02:16 PM
As we figure out how to navigate our world amidst a global pandemic, we still find ways to enjoy the Westfield life. Last weekend's very first Virtual Pizza Run turned out to be a roaring success. Watching Comet Neowise traverse the skies filled many hearts with glee. And this weekend, over a dozen downtown restaurants take part in a Westfield Foodie Stroll. What: Westfield Foodie Stroll Where: Downtown Westfield Restaurants When: Sunday, July 26th, 1 pm to 5 pm Cost: Pay as You Go Contact: Downtown Westfield Corp (908) 789-9444 or via email Westfield Foodie StrollGovernor Murphy decided to postpone the reopening of indoor dining in New … (1 comments)
things to do in westfield: Downtown Westfield Events for July 4th 2020 Weekend
- 07/03/20 03:06 PM
Many 4th of July fireworks celebrations around Union County have been canceled this year due to COVID-19 concerns. Governor Murphy indefinitely delayed reopening any indoor dining at New Jersey restaurants. However, outdoor dining and takeout remain open. Which one of these Downtown Westfield events do you plan on attending this 4th of July weekend? Downtown Westfield Events for July 4th 2020 WeekendWhat's Happening on Quimby Street?No cars on Quimby Street again this weekend. Pedestrians only from Friday night to Sunday night. Even though Governor Murphy put the kibosh on indoor dining anytime soon, most restaurants still allow takeout, curbside pickup, and outdoor … (0 comments)
things to do in westfield: Downtown Westfield's Virtual Girls' Night 2020
- 05/22/20 10:37 AM
Each May, the Downtown Westfield Corporation hosts a Girls' Day and Night Out. This is a chance for women to spend time pampering themselves and simply enjoying each other's company for one full day. This year, organizers wanted to continue this tradition. But how do you do that in the midst of COVID-19 concerns? You harness the power of the web and host Downtown Westfield's Virtual Girls' Night, that's how. What: Downtown Westfield's Virtual Girls' Night 2020 Where: Your House via Zoom or Facebook Live When: Thursday, May 28th, 3 pm to 5:30 pm Downtown Westfield's Virtual Girls' Night 2020Girls' Night Out has now become … (0 comments)
Author Bio: Scott Gleason, CRS writes frequently about Westfield Real Estate, and surrounding towns. Scott works with sellers to successfully prepare and present their Westfield
new homes for sale, as well as guiding home buyers and real estate investors.
Back in March of 2020, Broadway shut its doors amid COVID concerns. Originally, theater owners believed this would only last a few short weeks. However, the shutdown turned out to be several months long. Finally, after over a year of going dark, Governor Cuomo announced that the Great White Way will officially come back to life in mid-September of 2021. But who wants to wait that long? With how successful Glo Downtown turned out to be earlier this year, Westfield residents are itching for more artistic entertainment. Thankfully, the NJ Festival Orchestra brings its take on classic Broadway music to Westfield … (2 comments)
;)
;)
;)
