UNION COUNTY, NJ — Whether you're looking to ring in the new year with a champagne toast, catch a new local musician, or time-travel through the greatest scores from the Broadway stage, Union County has a host of ways to celebrate 2026.
Here's a look at some of the happenings throughout the region on Wednesday night:
Broadway Through the Ages performance by the New Jersey Festival Orchestra (Westfield): Broadway soloists play through iconic favorites (Link to event)
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Maize Cocina & Cocktails (Westfield): Dinner, champagne, party favors (Link to event)
Shanghai Jazz Restaurant & Bar (Madison): Dinner, live music (Link to event)
Find out what's happening in Westfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Ye Olde Rathskeller (Cranford): Pajama and Bloody Mary party (Link to event)
Monet Inspired, Wisteria Over the Pond at Pinot's Palette (Summit): BYOB and snacks painting course (Link to event)
River and Rail Cantina (Cranford): DJ music, champagne toast, dinner (Link to event)
Stage House Tavern (Mountainside): Drinks, DJ music, champagne toast (Link to event)
The Westfield by Casa Del Rey (Roselle Park): Food, DJ music, dancing (Link to event)
100 Steps Kitchen & Raw Bar (Cranford): Special food menu with seating available from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Link to event)
Don Felix Bar & Restaurant (Elizabeth): Open bar, music (Link to event)
Vine & Oak Tavern (Cranford): New Year's Eve dinner specials (Link to event)
House of Playokee (Union): Music, champagne toast (Link to event)
Summit House (Summit): Dinner specials and open bar (Link to event)
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