Sat · Oct 3 · 5am
Communitywide Garage Sale in Kenilworth, NJ
Borough Clerk's Office or Kenilworth Public Library · 567 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033).
Folding tables line the driveways, and neighbors trade stories over boxes of books and old lamps. This weekend, homes all across Kenilworth open their garages for the annual Communitywide Garage Sale.
The sale runs Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, rain or shine. The Kenilworth Historical Society sponsors the event each year, and more than 150 homes have taken part in past years. Union County Life readers looking for a weekend treasure hunt can spend a morning or two browsing around town.
Participating homes are listed on a free map and address list put together by the Historical Society. The listing is posted on the borough's website at kenilworthborough.com and is usually available at Borough Hall and the Kenilworth Public Library.
The Kenilworth Historical Society is a volunteer run nonprofit that cares for the historic Oswald J. Nitschke House, built around 1880, and preserves local history. For questions, call 908-709-0434.
Grab a coffee, bring some cash, and see what treasures are waiting a few blocks from home. Find more Kenilworth events, arts coverage, and community news on Union County Life.
Photo Credit: BOROUGH OF KENILWORTH NEW JERSEY
FAQ:
Q: When is the Kenilworth Communitywide Garage Sale?
A: The Kenilworth Communitywide Garage Sale is Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, rain or shine.
Q: How do I find the homes taking part in the Kenilworth garage sale?
A: The Kenilworth Historical Society puts out a free listing and map of participating addresses. Look for it on kenilworthborough.com or at Borough Hall and the Kenilworth Public Library.
Q: Does it cost anything to shop the Kenilworth garage sale?
A: There is no cost to browse. Prices are set by each household, so bring cash.
Q: Can I still sign up to sell at the Kenilworth garage sale?
A: The registration deadline for sellers was September 25, 2026. Call 908-709-0434 to ask about late registration.
Q: Where can I find more Kenilworth events?
A: Union County Life covers Kenilworth events and community news, including the Communitywide Garage Sale. Visit unioncountylife.com for more.
