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Blood Drive at Chisholm Friday 5/15/26
Please donate blood! Tomorrow, Friday, May 15, 2026, the Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue), from 1:00-7:00 pm, sponsored by New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by Springfield First Aid Squad. All donors will receive a box of Girl Scout cookies to take home! To make an appointment, click here. Questions? Contact Genevieve at (732) 672-5281 or GToscano@nybc.org. Thank you in adva
5 days ago1 min read


Pride Month Celebration and "Wicked" in Chisholm Park on Friday, May 29
Celebrate Pride Month in Springfield on Friday, May 29, 2026! Join friends and neighbors on the field in Chisholm Park (100 South Springfield Avenue) at 6:30 pm for the rainbow flag raising, Pride give-aways, guest speakers, and live musical performances by Taye McQueen, Jonathan Dayton High School All Stars, and Front & Center for Performing Arts. Then at 7:30 pm, stay for rainbow ice pops, popcorn, Halo Roasters drinks and cookies, and a showing of "Wicked" (2024-Rated PG)
May 121 min read


Food Truck Festival on Sunday 5/17/26
Mark your calendars! The Rotary Club of Springfield presents its annual Food Truck Festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 11:00 am-5:00 pm, at the Springfield Community Pool parking lot. Join us for a large variety of food trucks, live music, vendor market, beer garden, and kids activities! The entrance fee is $5.00 per person. No dogs allowed. Questions? Email rotaryfoodtruckfest@gmail.com
Apr 131 min read


Lions Club Wine Pairing at Sofia's on Tuesday 4/21/26
The Springfield Lions Club is hosting a Wine Pairing at Sofia's on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:30 pm. Join us for this fabulous, fun, and educational evening of food and wine! The donation is $95. Net proceeds benefit sight-related projects of the Springfield Lions Club Foundation.
Apr 91 min read


Egg Hunt & Kite Fest Draws Crowd to Chisholm Park
Saturday, March 28, 2026, was a gorgeous day for the Springfield Recreation Department 's annual Egg Hunt & Kite Fest in Chisholm Park! Families and children enjoyed two separate egg hunts, kite flying, gift card prizes, make-your-own kite craft, photos with the Easter Bunny, DJ music by Summit Soundz , 9-hole mini golf by NJ Rolling Golf ParTee , candy zone inflatable by Fun Time Entertainment , TD Pizza food and drinks for sale, greetings by Mayor Harris Laufer, and more!
Mar 291 min read


Blood Drive at Chisholm on Monday 3/30/26
Blood donors needed! This Monday, March 30, 2026, a blood drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) in Springfield, from 1:00-7:00 pm, sponsored by the New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by the Springfield Recreation Department. Please sign up for an appointment at nybc.org/njdrive . Use Sponsor Code 70915. Questions? Contact Genevieve at (732) 672-5281 or GToscano@nybc.org . Thank you for your important donati
Mar 271 min read


Springfield Community Clean Up Day
Springfield Clean Up Day is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm, hosted by the Environmental Commission and the Department of Public Works. Please join us by meeting at Laurel Park and then we will assign you a location. Wear boots, long pants, and long sleeve shirts. Gloves and bags will be provided. Community service hours are offered.
Mar 181 min read


Save the date for Egg Hunt & Kite Fest 2026
Save the date for the Springfield Recreation Department's Egg Hunt & Kite Fest, now featuring Make-Your-Own Kites, 9-Hole Mini Golf Course, Candy Zone Inflatable, TD Pizza, and Scoop of Jo ! The fun annual event for Springfield children will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2:00-4:00 pm, at Chisholm Park (100 South Springfield Avenue). In the event of rain, the event will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The event is free and open to Springfield residents and th
Feb 261 min read




Springfield Lights Christmas Tree
The Springfield community came together to light the Christmas Tree outside Town Hall on Wednesday night, December 3, 2025. Hundreds of children and adults packed the municipal complex grounds on the cold but clear night for DJ music by Summit Soundz and a live concert featuring local talent including Taye McQueen, singer, actress, and Jonathan Dayton High School Class of 2011 graduate; students of Front & Center for Performing Arts of Springfield owned by Renee Celeste-Lira
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Blood Donors Needed at Chisholm on Monday 12/29/25
Blood donors needed! On Monday, December 29, 2025, a blood drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) in Springfield, from 10:00 am-8:00 pm, sponsored by the New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by the Springfield Recreation Department. Please sign up for an appointment at nybc.org/njdrive . Use Sponsor Code 70915. Join us to donate blood and get your choice of fuzzy socks or a winter hat as our thanks (while supp
Dec 2, 20251 min read






2025 Tree Lighting Features Live Concert, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Snowman Igloo, and More!
The Township of Springfield will light the Christmas Tree at Town Hall with a seasonal musical tribute on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 5:30-8:00 pm, outside Town Hall and the First Aid Squad. In the event of rain or snow, the free celebration will be postponed until the next day, Thursday, December 4, 2025. Prior to the tree lighting countdown, the community will be treated to live performances by Taye McQueen, singer, actress, and Jonathan Dayton High School Class of 20
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Blood Drive in Memory of Detective John Patrick
A blood drive in memory of Springfield Police Detective John P. Patrick will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081) on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 1:00-7:00 pm. The blood drive is sponsored by New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and is hosted by the Springfield Police Department. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Sign up at tinyurl.com/det-patrick or call (732) 672-5281. Please rem
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Rotary Club to Host "Taste of the Towns"
The Rotary Club of Springfield is presenting "Taste of the Towns" on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 6:00-9:00 pm, at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains. The event will feature over 25 food, liquor, and wine vendors. Funds raised will benefit Rise Against Hunger and other Rotary projects. Tickets cost $49 in advance, $60 at the door, or $400 for a reserved table of 10. Tickets may be purchased from any Rotary member. The event is for ages 21+. Questions? Email mike
Oct 23, 20251 min read


Springfield Community Cleanup on Sunday, November 2, 2025
Springfield Community Cleanup will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. The annual event is hosted by the Springfield Environmental Commission, Green Team, and Department of Public Works. Meet at Laurel Park and you will be assigned a location. Wear boots, long pants, and long-sleeve shirts. Gloves and bags will be provided.. Community service hours are offered. The event is rain or shine.
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Flu Clinic on Wednesday 11/5/25
The Township of Springfield is hosting a flu vaccine clinic for residents at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue)...
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Fall Festival & Car Show Sunday 10/5/25
This Sunday, October 5, 2025, (raindate Sunday, October 19, 2025), from 11:00 am-5:00 pm, Mountain Avenue will be lined with food trucks,...
Oct 3, 20251 min read
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