THE ADDAMS FAMILY HOUSE ON MINDOWASKIN POND
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
Be sure to take a photo of the floating Addams Family house on Mindowaskin Pond. Playing off a beloved Westfield tradition, this Halloween house is a nod to the replica of the Presbyterian Church that signals the holiday season in December.
HAUNT YOUR HOUSE Decorating contest: day & night
HOUSE REGISTRATION OPENS sEPTEMBER 9
community voting opens october 11
The competition gets stiffer every year! Westfield residents can sign up to enter one of two contests – one for daytime haunts, and one for haunts by night. Community members will tour the routes and vote for their favorites using an online map of participating homes from October 11 through October 30.
Sponsored by The Mavins Group
bewitched selfie stop
CENTRAL AVENUE SIDE OF THE RIALTO
throughout october
Get into a wickedly witchy state of mind with this interactive sculpture, inspired by the original Bewitched statue in Salem, Massachusetts.
Sponsored by Erin Ben-Hayon, Realtor
LANTERN burial ground tours
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 4:30 - 6:00
Sunday, october 11, 4:30 - 6:00
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 4:30 - 6:00
tours run in 10-minute intervals
140 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
While other kids his age were out frolicking with friends, a young Charles Addams spent his time hanging out in Westfield's oldest cemetery (of course he did). Take a lantern tour of these historic grounds, hosted by The Presbyterian Church inWestfield.
No tickets or registration required; first come, first served (suggested donation: $5 per person/$20 per family).
Charlie’s Ale Garden
Saturday, October 17, 6:00 - 11:00
THE WESTFIELD ARMORY
500 rahway avenue
IIt wouldn’t be AddamsFest without Charlie’s Ale Garden at the Armory. Enjoy fantastic entertainment, including a great line-up of local bands and headliner Fresh Kids of Bel-Air. The most in-demand event of the season will once again feature beer and wine poured by Harvest Restaurant Group and food for purchase from a variety of food trucks.
Tickets go on sale:
September 16 (Westfield residents)
September 27 (open to all)
Sponsored by Atlantic Health
and Westfield Pediatric Dental Group.
CHARLES ADDAMS: FAMILY AND FRIENDS
sUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2:00
WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
550 EAST BROAD STREET
Hear from H. Kevin Miserocchi, Trustee for the Tee & Charles Addams Foundation, as he shares an engaging visual presentation about Addams' artwork and his life as an artistic force.
Advance registration is required and open on the library's website.
THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRAWLERS
WEDNESDAY, OCtobER 28, 6:00 - 10:00
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS IN DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD
We love all things Wednesday, and what better night to wrap up spooky season than a casual bar crawl through Downtown Westfield? Stop by any of the participating spots to enjoy specialty seasonal cocktails and Addams Family-style surprises.
No tickets required.
ADDAMS-INSPIRED MURALS
THROUGHOUT october
CENTRAL AVENUE UNDERPASS GALLERY
Unveiled in 2021 by the Westfield Public Arts Commission, these murals showcase the work of local artists on both sides of the underpass on Central Avenue, providing a bright and colorful backdrop to revive and reimagine this public space. One entire span of the underpass features the theme Inspired by Addams.
Wicked Windows of Westfield
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD
The Wicked Windows of Westfield transforms Downtown Westfield’s storefronts into delightful displays painted by community members. Look for these impressive seasonal scenes and of course some of Charles Addams’ favorite characters peering out from the windows.
Sponsored by Jean Marie Morgan, Realtor
addamsfest americana
FRI/SAT/SUN, OCTOBER 9-25
THE RIALTO CENTER FOR CREATIVITY
250 east broad street
This year’s AddamsFest art exhibit, AddamsFest Americana, celebrates America250 by exploring the American experience through an Addams-inspired perspective. Original works by Addams – generously on loan from the Tee & Charles Addams Foundation – as well as selections by local artists, reveal the delightfully unexpected side of America's everyday places, traditions, and landscapes.
No tickets required.
CHARLES ADDAMS HERITAGE TRAIL TOUR
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 10, 17, AND 24, 11:00 AM
MEET AT THE RIALTO CENTER FOR CREATIVITY
250 EAST BROAD STREET
Charles Addams was just like any other kid who grew up in Westfield in the early 1900s – except when he wasn’t. Step back in time to see the sights of Westfield circa 1920 as you retrace Addams’ steps from his home to school, downtown, and even to the cemetery where he spent his lazy afternoons.
Tickets go on sale September 23, 7:00 PM.
Addams Family Fun DAY
Sunday, october 18
11:00 - 2:00
DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD
From Pugsley to Grandmama, there's something fun for everyone at Addams Family Fun Day. Head on over to Quimby Street in Downtown Westfield, which will be closed to cars for a day of family fun -- including Addams Family character visits, pumpkin decorating, music and entertainment by the DJ Spinners, activities with local merchants, and more.
Sponsored by Atlantic Health and Westfield Pediatric Dental Group.
Sponsored, in part, by the Union County Board of Commissioners, Oceans Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, and Westfield Braces.
No tickets or registration required.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY MOVIE SCREENING
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 7:30
FOUNDATION PARK
They’re creepy, they’re kooky, and they’re headed to Foundation Park! Don’t miss the outdoor screening of the 1991 classic The Addams Family and spend an evening with everyone’s favorite delightfully dysfunctional family. Movie-goers will settle in under the October sky for some gloriously macabre 90s nostalgia.
Advance reservations required, free of charge; available September 30.
FRIENDS OF ADDAMSFEST EVENTS & WEDNESDAY'S FINDS
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
PARTICPATING LOCATIONS
We love all things Wednesday, and what better night to wrap up spooky season than with a casual bar crawl through Downtown Westfield? Stop by any of the participating spots to enjoy specialty seasonal cocktails and Addams Family-style surprises.
No tickets required.
