westfield shopping Archives - Luxury Homes/Top Towns

Westfield Extravaganzalorious 2019

December 13, 2019 by Scott Gleason

We’re coming down to the wire. With just 11 more shopping days until Christmas, you need to tackle your gift list now. If downtown Westfield features prominently in your Christmas shopping this weekend, enjoy a bit of holiday fun in the process with some Westfield Extravaganzalorious 2019 festivities.

What: Westfield Extravaganzalorious 2019
Where: South Ave Train Station in Downtown Westfield
When: Saturday, December 14th, from 4 pm to 5:45 pm
Contact: Downtown Westfield Corp (908) 789-9444 or via email

Westfield Extravaganzalorious 2019

Before you walk out your door to go shopping, put on your ugliest Christmas sweater. Then, head over to the South Ave Train Station. Starting at 4 pm, Chippey the Elf and local writer Kenneth Waddell meet with the public to share Chippey’s humble beginnings. (Kenneth wrote the 2011 movie “An Elf’s Story”.) Organizers encourage families to enter the candy cane pull for a chance at some great prizes. Stop by the snowglobe for a family holiday photo. Decorate gingerbread cookies while sipping hot cocoa.

Then, at 5:15 pm, settle in for an outdoor screening of “An Elf’s Story”. For your comfort, bring a blanket and/or lawn chair from home. The movie lasts for half an hour. All of this comes free of charge, too.

Elfie Selfies

While scurrying about on Saturday, keep your camera ready and eyes peeled for that mischievous Elf on a Shelf. He keeps watch over shoppers in nearly two dozen local boutiques and restaurants in the downtown area. When you see him, snap an Elfie Selfie. Make sure you include yourself and your receipt from that day’s purchase in the establishment you spot him in. Then, upload the photo to your Instagram and/or Facebook page. Tag it with #WestfieldElfieSelfie to ensure entry into that week’s drawing. Post as many photos as you want for extra chances to win.

Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Lot

Finally, stop by the Westfield Area Y Men’s Club’s Christmas tree lot on Elm Street. Pick up a gorgeous Fraser fir, Balsam fir or Fralsam hybrid for your Westfield home. We also have wreaths and garlands to add that touch of nature to your holiday decorations this year. You might even run into me when you’re there. If you do, say “hi”.

Scott Gleason, CRS at RE/MAX Select, Luxury Homes

Westfield Elfie Selfie Contest 2019

December 6, 2019 by Scott Gleason

We now have less than three weeks until Christmas Day. With a late Thanksgiving, the time to shop before Christmas feels much shorter than normal. Forget online shopping. Avoid long lines at the big box stores. Instead, support our local businesses by shopping at any of our downtown Westfield stores. To encourage the idea of keeping things local, the Downtown Westfield Corporation created a Westfield Elfie Selfie Contest. Take a pic. Win a prize.

What: Westfield Elfie Selfie Contest 2019
Where: Various Downtown Westfield Businesses
When: Now through December 29th
Contact: Downtown Westfield Corporation (908) 789-9444 or via email

Westfield Elfie Selfie Contest 2019

When you go shopping in downtown Westfield this month, you might find that mischevious Elf on a Shelf lurking inside some of the businesses there. Spot the elf, hold up your receipt, and snap a pic with the little guy. Then, post the photo to your Facebook and/or Instagram account using #WesfieldElfieSelfie. Each week, a different winner will be chosen at random from posted photos. Enter as many times as you want.

Here’s a fun bit of trivia for you. The creator of the original “Elf on a Shelf” animated movie, Ken Waddell, lives right here in Westfield. He supports this contest and plans on shopping locally this year as well.

Elfie Photo-Ops

Which downtown Westfield businesses will you find an “elfie” to selfie with? (Hint: look for the tell-tale elf sticker on their window.)

Adlers Jewelers
AR Workshop
Best Foot Forward
Brunner Opticians
Chill Cryotherapy
Evalyn Dunn Gallery
Farinolio
Feast Catering
G Lab Aesthetics
Just Bead Yourself
Little Nest Portraits
Mimi & Hill
Nos Vino
Ono Bowls
Outta Hand Pizza
Patricia & Paul
Roig Gallery
Ruby and Jenna
Savory Spice Shop
Sole Shoes
Valencia School of Music
Westfield Station Cafe
Woof Gang Bakery

Westfield Area Y Christmas Tree Lot

Have you picked out your Christmas tree yet? Come to the Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Lot anytime between now and December 23rd to pick up your tree, wreath or other holiday trimmings. But you need to hurry. The longer you wait, the sparser the supply. If you see me there, say “hi”.

Scott Gleason, CRS at RE/MAX Select, Luxury Homes

Westfield Tree Lighting and More Holiday Fun

November 22, 2019 by Scott Gleason

Thanksgiving’s less than a week away. After you fill up on turkey and all the trimmings, how do you plan on spending the rest of your time? Fill your weekend with holiday cheer by shopping, decorating a gingerbread house, taking a photo with Santa and the Mrs., and watching the official Westfield tree lighting ceremony. That should get you in the Christmas spirit.

What are you doing Thanksgiving weekend? Watching the Westfield tree lighting? Entering the gingerbread house contest? Shopping? Visiting with Santa? There's a lot of holiday fun in Westfield as we countdown to Christmas.

Westfield Tree Lighting & More Holiday Fun

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

First off, let’s talk gingerbread. It seems that everybody loved last year’s inaugural contest. So, organizers brought it back for this year. Savory Spice hosts 2019’s Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. If you saw last year’s entries, then you know that this contest accepts more than just gingerbread houses. Last year’s winners included recreations of the Watcher House, the Train Station, St Nick Church, and local businesses.

If you, your family, your company or an organization you belong to wish to submit an entry into the contest, register online before November 28, 2019. Drop off your submissions between November 28th and December 5th for public display. Find out who the winners are on New Year’s Day.

Santa Snapshots

Santa and Mrs. Claus fly in from the North Pole to help Westfield locals kick-off the Christmas festivities. They visit Lord + Taylor on the Friday (1 pm to 6 pm), Saturday (1 pm to 6 pm), and Sunday (12 pm to 4 pm) following Thanksgiving. For your $5 donation to the Westfield Food Pantry, you receive a professional 5″ x 7″ photo with Santa. Purchase more prints online from Paul Mecca Photography.

Support Local Businesses

Black Friday hits downtown Westfield on November 29th. Alleviate at least one stressful part of the day with free parking at meters and in the public garages all day long. But, if you really want to support our local businesses and avoid the maddening crowds, come to downtown Westfield on the 30th for Small Business Saturday. Carolers stroll the streets. Our businesses offer holiday deals. And parking’s free all day as well.

Westfield Tree Lighting

Finally, on Sunday, December 1st, enjoy an afternoon of winter wonder at the North Ave Train Station. Festivities begin at 4 pm with hot cider, cookie decorating, live music, and more holiday fun. Then, at 5:30 pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus join Mayor Brindle with the official lighting of the Christmas tree.

Not sure how to keep your guests entertained after Thanksgiving? Don’t worry. There will be plenty of things to do to fill up the rest of your holiday weekend in Westfield.

Scott Gleason, CRS at RE/MAX Select, Luxury Homes

Westfield Sip and Shop 2019

November 8, 2019 by Scott Gleason

I understand that we just celebrated Halloween last week. And Thanksgiving’s still three weeks away. But, the end-of-the-year holidays always feel like a rush. Before you know it, we’ll be opening presents underneath the Christmas tree. If you still have people on your holiday shopping list that you need to get presents for, stop by the Westfield Sip and Shop 2019 at Holy Trinity School next Friday.

What: Westfield Sip and Shop 2019
Where: Holy Trinity School (336 1st St)
When: Friday, November 15th, 5 pm to 10 pm
Admission: FREE
Contact: Holy Trinity School (908) 233-0484

Westfield Sip and Shop 2019

Last year’s Sip and Shop event was such a success that the folks at Holy Trinity School decided to host another one this year. Dozens of local vendors set up booths at the school filled with holiday fare. Cross items off your Christmas shopping list. Find unique decorations to fill your Westfield home with holiday cheer. Get a gift for birthdays and anniversaries that take place during these next few months. Pick up fantastic hostess gifts to bring with you to all those parties you’ll be attending in the upcoming weeks. Whatever you need, find it here.

For the “sip” portion of this Sip and Shop event, choose from a selection of wines. But you shouldn’t drink on an empty stomach. Appetizers should help with proper digestion while you shop. All attendees also have the chance to win fun prizes during one of several raffles held throughout the evening.

Because they serve alcohol throughout the evening, this event is strictly for “adults only”. Call up the babysitter. Hire yourself a driver for the evening (Uber works, too). Then spend Friday night doing a bit of early Christmas shopping at Holy Trinity School.

Scott Gleason, CRS at RE/MAX Select, Luxury Homes

Westfield Festifall 2019

September 6, 2019 by Scott Gleason

Summer’s almost over. The kids have gone back to school. The weather already started mellowing out. We may even start seeing the leaves turning color soon. Autumn officially starts on September 23rd. Come bid adieu to summer and welcome autumn at the Westfield Festifall 2019 on Sunday, September 22nd.

What: Westfield Festifall 2019
Where: Downtown Westfield (Quimby/Elm/Prospect/Broad)
When: September 22nd, 10 am to 5 pm
Admission: FREE
Contact: Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (908) 233-3021 or via email

Westfield Festifall 2019

For the last 30 years, the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed pumpkin spice and everything nice with their Festifall event. More than 300 vendors showcase their wares to the public. This makes for a great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping. Or grab a gift for an upcoming birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion you can think of coming up soon. Of course, you deserve something nice, too.

In addition to vendors, local organizations and businesses (like the team at Downtown Dental) set up informational booths. Enter the raffle for fun prizes from local businesses while you’re there. It wouldn’t be a “festifall” without great food. Dozens of food trucks and vendors provide a variety of delicious meals and treats to snack on.

Kids Zone

Adult activities abound. But the kids won’t be bored, thanks to the Kids Zone. Bounce houses and kid-friendly games keep them entertained for hours. Plus, there are several rides to try out.

Calling All Vendors

Do you have handmade crafts you’d like to sell at the Festifall? Or would you like to get your business seen by thousands of people in one day? Rent a vendor booth. Spots may still be available. Visit This is It! Productions’ website to fill out a vendor form and reserve your space today.

Scott Gleason, CRS at RE/MAX Select, Luxury Homes