VFW Post 281 Veterans Club / Serving Elmwood Park & Fair Lawn

04/03/2026

03/16/2026

America’s Pup, Shadow, will have his funeral service at
30 Snow Mountain, Rd, Mahwah on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 starting 3pm. Come bid farewell to a service dog who helped so many throughout his life.

03/01/2026

Starting the March 9th, VFW Post 281 will only be open Wednesdays to Sundays until further notice.

02/22/2026

Karaoke canceled for today, Sunday, February 22.

02/02/2026

RSVP today for Sunday, February 15th, Annual Veterans Breakfast at Elmwood Park-Paterson Elks Lodge.Contact Kathy at 973-460-6979.

01/23/2026

Due to the upcoming inclement weather, VFW Post 281 will be closed Sunday. To ensure the safety of our bartenders and patrons.

Please exercise caution and stay safe.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from VFW Post 281. We are closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

12/20/2025

12/05/2025

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Honor the lives of more than 2,400 Americans that were claimed during the attack on Pearl Harbor and the event that catapulted the United States into World War II. Let us not forget them, our history, and our resilience when faced with difficult challenges. God bless these United States of America 🇺🇸.

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran’s Day! Today VFW Post 281, Auxiliary 281, American Legion Post 147, Elmwood Park PD, Elmwood Park FD, Veterans in the community, St. Leo’s Catholic Church and School, Town Council, and community came out for this year’s ceremony. It was a great turnout and event. So proud of this community and all those who call Elmwood Park home. Thank you all for your service and support.

11/08/2025

Elmwood Park celebrates Veteran’s Day, November 11th. We start with breakfast for Veternas and their families at St. Leo’s Catholic School. The community ceremony will be at 11am at the Veteran’s Monument across the street from the school. After the ceremony coffee and desserts will be served to the community at our Post located at 6 Veternas Place. Hope to see the community there. Thank you.