Downtown Westfield is folding two of its holiday traditions into one day. On Saturday, November 28, local businesses run Small Business Saturday promotions from morning on, and at 5 p.m. the town lights its Christmas tree at the north side train station. Sunday, November 29 is the rain date.

Shopping all day

The Downtown Westfield Corporation, which manages the town's special improvement district, is running a Scratch and Save promotion with participating local businesses, while supplies last. The promotion is the centerpiece of the town's Small Business Saturday, the national day for independent shops that falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Downtown Westfield also sells its own gift card, good at participating shops, restaurants and attractions in the district, for anyone buying a present without choosing the store.

The tree lighting, 5 to 7 p.m.

The evening program runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the north side of the Westfield train station:

  • A visit from Santa
  • A holiday DJ and carolers
  • Live ice sculpting
  • Treats from local businesses, at no charge
  • The Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market, where young entrepreneurs sell handmade goods

The evening is sponsored by four downtown businesses: Bovella's, Kirshenbaum Baking Co., Maize Cocina and Cocktails, and Glowbar.

Photos with Santa in December

After the lighting, the town is hosting photo sessions with Santa throughout December. Dates and booking details are posted on the Downtown Westfield pages of the town website.

Getting there

The lighting is held right at Westfield station on NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line, so the train drops riders at the event. Downtown parking is likely to be busy on a holiday Saturday.

The rain date is Sunday, November 29. For updates, check the Downtown Westfield page on westfieldnj.gov or call Westfield Town Hall at 908-789-4040.

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