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Discover the best things to do in Westfield, NJ!

From the pretty old homes (including the former residence of Charles Addams, creator of The Addams Family), to downtown shopping to summer jazz concerts to top-rated family-friendly attractions, this list covers Westfield’s best events, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities.

🔹 Top Attractions – AddamsFest, Yestercades, Westfield Community Players, Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe, Reeve History & Cultural Resource Center, Miller-Cory House Museum, 
🔹 Outdoor Adventures – Ice skating seasonally at The Westfield Rink, summer concerts, Brightwood Park nature preserve, Mindowaskin Park 
🔹 Upcoming Events – Seasonal festivals, concerts, family-friendly activities

Whether you’re searching for “things to do in Westfield this weekend,” kid-friendly activities or seasonal events, we’ve got you covered. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and plan your perfect Westfield adventure!

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Civil War Flags Unveiling

December 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
New Jersey State Museum

Noon Year’s Eve: Asteroid Drop

December 31 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University

Super Pet Expo

January 9, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center

Fire & Frost Fun Winter Festival at Peddler’s Village

January 9, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - January 17, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend at Museum of the American Revolution

January 16, 2026 - January 18, 2026
Museum of the American Revolution

Special Olympics New Jersey Polar Bear Plunge

January 17, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wildwoods Convention Center

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