EventMaplewood
Memorial Park Summer Concerts
Free Wednesday-evening concerts on the green all summer — bring a blanket and a picnic. A beloved local tradition.
Explore Maplewood →Module K · Local Lifestyle
Life beyond the listing
A town is more than its median price. Here's what makes each of these communities worth calling home — the parks, tables, and traditions locals actually love.
- Small BusinessMontclair
The Montclair Art Museum
A nationally recognized collection of American art, plus family workshops and a walkable neighborhood of cafés.
Explore Montclair → - ParksSummit
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Thirteen acres of gardens and woodland trails minutes from downtown — a quiet favorite for morning walks.
Explore Summit → - DiningWestfield
Downtown Westfield Restaurant Row
One of the region's best walkable dining scenes, from wood-fired pizza to award-winning brunch spots.
Explore Westfield → - ParksLivingston
Riker Hill Art Park
Former Nike missile base turned artist-studio park and trail network — a genuinely one-of-a-kind local gem.
Explore Livingston → - ParksCranford
Canoeing the Rahway River
Rent a canoe downtown and paddle the river that gives Cranford its 'Venice of New Jersey' nickname.
Explore Cranford →
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