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🌱 Patch AM: Vintage Jewelry Sale and 11 more events
And check out Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K on the Springfield Patch calendar

Hey there, Springfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K at Union High School
- Stand With the Formosa 2! Oppose Plastic Pollution & Support 2 Activists Arrested at Formosa Plastic at Essex County (Veterans) Courthouse
- Springfield Avenue's Art On Tap Fundraiser at The Wine Barrel
... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Rain becoming steadier, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Cool with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
📸 Around Springfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K →
Union High School, 2350 N 3rd St, Union
9:00 am - Stand With the Formosa 2! Oppose Plastic Pollution & Support 2 Activists Arrested at Formosa Plastic →
Essex County (Veterans) Courthouse, 50 W Market St, Newark
9:29 am - Springfield Avenue's Art On Tap Fundraiser →
The Wine Barrel, 1886 Springfield Ave, Maplewood
6:30 pm - 13th Annual 2026 Oktoberfest →
Union College, Cranford
5:00 pm - Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our Homeless in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. →
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 1601 Irving St, Rahway
8:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Vintage Jewelry Sale →
Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
10:00 am - Vintage Jewelry Sale →
Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
10:00 am - Vintage Jewelry Sale →
Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
10:00 am - Jamtoberfest '26 Featuring A Brother's Revival, Touch of Grey, and Divided Sky →
Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
1:00 pm - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
11:00 am - Vintage Jewelry Sale →
Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
1:00 pm - Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Summit
- After Summit Council Clash, Toth Makes Her Case for Discussing National Issues (tapinto.net)
- Oak Knoll Beats Kent Place 6-0 in Summit Field Hockey Showdown (tapinto.net)
- Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports (dailyvoice.com)
Millburn
- Around Millburn: Political Scandal + ICE Near School + Airport Delays (patch.com)
Union
- Kenilworth Police Department Motor Vehicle Pursuit Concludes Arrest of Middletown Resident (tapinto.net)
Ok Springfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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