If you have clothing or other accepted items that you are looking to donate, drop them off between 7:00am-3:00pm. All donations should be dropped off at the Cranford YMCA Sign/ Front Gate Entrance (401 Centennial Ave, Cranford). Please note: no items will be accepted before or after the drop-off window.
Accepted Donations:
Clothing, shoes (must be bagged separately), accessories (belts, hats, scarves, handbags, gloves etc., small toys (2 ft. or less), stuffed animals, towels, sheets &amp; pillowcases, bikes &amp; strollers
Not Accepted:
Quilts, comforters, pillows &amp; blankets, sports equipment, board games, books, puzzles, pots, car seats, large toys, highchairs, baby cribs or scooters, VCR tapes, furniture and outdoor playsets, picture frames, school supplies, electronics, candles, cosmetics, greeting cards, home decor, plastic cups, food containers, baking accessories, pet accessories
Proceeds from the Clothing Drive benefit the Westfield Area YMCA Strong Kids+ Annual Support Campaign.
Questions? Contact Kim Koza-Baird at kkoza@westfieldynj.org or 908-844-9622 ext.326.

Local Event: Cranford YMCA Spring Donation Drive

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Cranford YMCA Spring Donation Drive

If you have clothing or other accepted items that you are looking to donate, drop them off between 7:00am-3:00pm. All donations...

Open to the community ages 15+! This 3-day hybrid learning course provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.&nbsp;
Course Dates (must attend all dates):
May 1, 4:00-8:00pm
May 2, 8:00am-6:00pm
May 3, 8:00am-4:00pm
Successful completion of physical skills test and the online component of the course are required prior to in-person dates. Contact Mackenzie Banta at mbanta@westfieldynj.org to arrange a time for the physical skills test prior to registration.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Westfield Area YMCA

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the...

Open to the community ages 15+! This 3-day hybrid learning course provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to...

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Westfield Area YMCA

Join us for a Video Game Night featuring a classic LAN party and Magic: The Gathering!
Jump into a mix of co-op and competitive games in a classic LAN-style setup, no experience needed, just come ready to have fun. Then try Magic: The Gathering, where players can become a powerful “Planeswalker,” using creatures and spells to outplay your opponents. New players are welcome, and decks are available to borrow.
Snacks, drinks, and gaming equipment are provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own setup. Come hang out, learn, and enjoy a great night of gaming at the Y!
<ul><li>Westfield Area YMCA Kellogg Room</li><li>7:45-9:45pm</li><li>Open to the community grades 6-12</li><li>$10 to participate (Free for Middle School Initiative participants)</li><li>Click <a target="_blank" href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/westfieldareay/shop/activities/6831691" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> for registration (required)</li></ul>Questions? Contact Dylan Hirtler at dhirtler@westfieldynj.org or 908-301-9622 ext.248

Local Event: Friday Night Teen Event: Video Game Night

Friday Night Teen Event: Video Game Night

Join us for a Video Game Night featuring a classic LAN party and Magic: The Gathering!
Jump into a mix of co-op and competitive...

Feel the rush of New Jersey's tallest drops and fastest coasters. Get ready for legendary airtime on Nitro and the high speed twists of The Flash: Vertical Velocity.<ul><li>Saturday, May 2, 9:00am-7:00pm</li><li>Grades 6-12</li><li>Open to non-Y members</li><li>Fee includes Admission, Transportation, a meal voucher &amp; In-park chaperones</li><li>Trip departs from and returns to the Main Y</li><li>Registration required by 4/19. No changes, credits, or refunds will be honored after this date. <a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/westfieldareay/shop/activities/6063298" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register here.</a></li></ul>Questions? Contact Dylan Hirtler at dhirtler@westfieldynj.org or 908-301-9622 ext.248.

Local Event: Westfield Area YMCA Teen Trip: Six Flags

Westfield Area YMCA Teen Trip: Six Flags

Feel the rush of New Jersey's tallest drops and fastest coasters. Get ready for legendary airtime on Nitro and the high speed...

Open to the community!&nbsp;Get ready for an afternoon of high-energy fun! Bounce and climb on our large inflatables and enjoy crafts. Sponsored by Spencer Savings Bank.Two sessions:&nbsp;
<ul><li>2-3:15pm for ages 2-7</li><li>3:45-5:00pm for ages 8+ (Session 2 includes our biggest inflatable for the older kids | 48" height requirement)</li></ul>
$15/child. This event benefits the Strong Kids+ Annual Support Campaign which ensures that no one experiencing a bona fide financial hardship that lives or works in Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside or Westfield is turned away for inability to pay for Y programs or memberships.&nbsp;
<a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/westfieldareay/shop/activities/6482173?date=2026-05-02&amp;view=month&amp;scrollToCalendar=false" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here!</a>Questions? Contact Dylan Hirtler at dhirtler@westfieldynj.org or 908-301-9622 ext.248

Local Event: Community Double Jump at the Westfield Area YMCA

Community Double Jump at the Westfield Area YMCA

Open to the community! Get ready for an afternoon of high-energy fun! Bounce and climb on our large inflatables and enjoy...

Join us for a fun and friendly Magic: The Gathering (MTG) Game Night! This is a fast-paced trading card game where players become powerful wizards called "Planeswalkers", using creatures, spells, and clever strategies to outplay their opponents across imaginative worlds.
We’ll be playing casual games in various formats. Bring your own MTG cards or borrow a deck from us, enjoy snacks and drinks, and jump in, no experience needed. Our host will teach new players everything they need to know.
Come hang out, learn, play, and discover the magic!
<ul><li>Westfield Area YMCA Kellogg Room</li><li>7:45-9:45pm</li><li>Open to the community grades 6-12</li><li>$10 to play (Free for Middle School Initiative participants)</li><li>Click <a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/westfieldareay/shop/activities/6831690" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> for registration (required)</li></ul>Questions? Contact Dylan Hirtler at dhirtler@westfieldynj.org or 908-301-9622 ext.248

Local Event: Friday Night Teen Event: Magic the Gathering

Friday Night Teen Event: Magic the Gathering

Join us for a fun and friendly Magic: The Gathering (MTG) Game Night! This is a fast-paced trading card game where players...

Be prepared for summer and learn exercises to help kids adjust to being in the water, discuss safety topics, and participate in fun, themed activities that reinforce skills!
<ul><li>Free &amp; Open to the Community</li><li>1:00-1:45pm</li><li>Geared toward families with children ages 5-11</li><li>Child and parent/guardian should come dressed for the water</li><li>Registration is required. <a target="_blank" href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/westfieldareay/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xaop850" rel="nofollow noopener">Register Here</a></li></ul>Questions? Contact Kim-Koza Baird at kkoza@westfieldynnj.org or 908-844-9622 ext.326.

Local Event: Water Wise: Safety Around Water at the Cranford YMCA

Water Wise: Safety Around Water at the Cranford...

Be prepared for summer and learn exercises to help kids adjust to being in the water, discuss safety topics, and participate in...

Water Wise: Safety Around Water at the Cranford YMCA

Open to the community ages 15+! This 3-day hybrid learning course provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.&nbsp;
Course Dates (must attend all dates):
May 22, 4:00-8:00pm
May 23, 8:00am-6:00pm
May 24, 8:00am-4:00pm
Successful completion of physical skills test and the online component of the course are required prior to in-person dates. Contact Mackenzie Banta at mbanta@westfieldynj.org to arrange a time for the physical skills test prior to registration.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Time to serve up some serious fun! Team up with your friends for an action-packed night of thrilling matches!
<ul><li>Westfield Area YMCA Gymnasium</li><li>8:15-9:45pm</li><li>Open to the community grades 6-12</li><li>$10 to play (Free for Middle School Initiative participants)</li><li>Click <a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/westfieldareay/shop/activities/6831689" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> for registration (required)</li></ul>Questions? Contact Dylan Hirtler at dhirtler@westfieldynj.org or 908-301-9622 ext.248

Local Event: Friday Night Teen Event: Pickleball Doubles

Friday Night Teen Event: Pickleball Doubles

Time to serve up some serious fun! Team up with your friends for an action-packed night of thrilling matches!
Westfield Area...

Join us for a day of golf, connection, and charitable giving to enable kids, families, and seniors in need of financial assistance to participate in YMCA programs and memberships. Held at the Echo Lake Country Club from 9:00am-9:30pm, the day includes a full day on the course, a cookout lunch, refreshments throughout the day, and a lively evening featuring a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, and both live and silent auctions.
How You Can Participate:
<ul><li>Register as an individual or a foursome golfer! Your registration includes a full day on the course, a cookout lunch, refreshments throughout the day, and a lively evening featuring a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, and both live and silent auctions. <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/event/westfieldareaymca-2026golfclassic/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here.&nbsp;</a></li><li>Not a golfer? Join us for just the evening with cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres, dinner with cash bar, and live &amp; silent auction. <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/event/westfieldareaymca-2026golfclassic/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here.</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Sponsor the 21st Annual Golf Classic! All sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible. Sponsorship deadline for course signage is May 22. <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gspon/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sponsor Here</a>.</li><li>Donate an auction item - vacation homes, event tickets, luxury goods, and more welcome. To donate please contact Marla Itzkin at <a href="mailto:mitzkin@westfieldynj.org">mitzkin@westfieldynj.org</a> or 908-301-9622 ext. 264&nbsp;</li></ul>
Proceeds from the Golf Classic directly support the Westfield Area YMCA Strong Kids+ Annual Support Campaign, which provides financial assistance for those with a bona fide financial hardship that live or work in Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside, or Westfield.
The majority of financial assistance awards enable children to attend the Y's early learning, school-age, and summer camp programs. Additionally, awards enable families and seniors to benefit from Y wellness opportunities like aquatics, sports, and fitness classes. Youth, teen, senior and special needs programs are subsidized to ensure they are available for all.&nbsp;
Visit <a href="https://www.westfieldynj.org/get-involved/golf-classic" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">westfieldynj.org/golf</a> to learn more.

Local Event: Westfield Area YMCA 21st Annual Golf Classic

Westfield Area YMCA 21st Annual Golf Classic

Join us for a day of golf, connection, and charitable giving to enable kids, families, and seniors in need of financial...

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Join us again for a massive office furniture warehouse liquidation sale on Saturday, April 18th 2026 from 9:30am-4pm
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Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale! Soft Seating Too!

 
Calling all Tricky Tray lovers —you won’t want to miss this!  Join us on April 18 for an afternoon of bidding, baskets,...

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Rhythm & RenewalA Dance Experience for Caregivers

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Join us for an inspiring...

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LAVY House LIVE presents Keeping Your Brain Healthy
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This FREE, in-person program will...

LAVY House LIVE presents Keeping Your Brain Healthy

The Nerds! w/ Alternative Press and Duck & Cover21+

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Flamenco music & dance meets Jazz in concert!The New Bojaira Flamenco/Jazz Band performs at the Latin Jazz @ Galeria music...

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This event, sponsored by the Long Hill Chamber of Commerce, will be held along Main Avenue between Mercer & Somerset Streets...

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A Timeless Guide to True Happiness. Learn how the ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita guides you to discover the true source of...

Bhagavad Gita - The Way to Happiness

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Water Wise: Safety Around Water at the Cranford YMCA

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American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Westfield Area YMCA

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Westfield Area YMCA 21st Annual Golf Classic

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