Don't Miss Westfield's Addamsfest Celebrations This Weekend

WESTFIELD, NJ — Whether you love Halloween or are a big Addams Family fan, Westfield is the place to be this month. Throughout October, the town is continuing is annual "Addamsfest" paying homage to Charles Addams, the creator of the creepy cartoon and Westfield native.

Addams was born and raised in Westfield in the 1910s and was a famed cartoonist of his time, being published in the New Yorker and creating the wildly popular cartoon "The Addams Family." The cartoon was based in his hometown of Westfield and gained such a following over the decades that it was made into a TV series in the 1960s, a movie franchise, Broadway musical and animated film.

Westfield started the Addamsfest events about three years ago to celebrate Addams work while celebrating the Halloween season, fitting for his aesthetic.

Throughout the month, the town hosts events and this Sunday will be the Addams Family Fun Day on Quimby. The street will be closed to cars for a day of family fun including Addams Family character visits, live performances, incredible displays by the Maniac Pumpkin Carvers, activities with some local merchants and more.

Saturday Charlie's Ale Garden will open at the Westfield Armory grounds to offer patrons a variety of beers and wine, as well as food from local restaurants and live music.

The full schedule of events for the month can be found on the Addamsfest website.