Vote in the 2023 Downtown Cranford PEEPS-Tacular!

The 2023 PEEPS-Tacular is here! Take a walk down North Union Avenue to see all of the creations and then vote for your favorite here: https://bit.ly/3nDxzwm.. Thank you to our PEEPS artists who were incredibly creative with their sculptures this year! View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize […]

Get Your Tickets Now for Downtown Cranford’s Super Mario Stroll!

The Downtown Cranford Super Mario Stroll is already halfway sold out so if you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, don’t delay! Super Mario Stroll ticket holders will receive a tote bag which can be filled with Super Mario goodies from 14 Downtown Cranford businesses, as well as a pass to see the movie at Cranford […]

Poke House Serves Up a Variety of Poke Options (and Ramen Too!)

Yesterday Poke House, located at 22 Eastman Street (formerly Craven BBQ), officially opened its doors! The Downtown Cranford ribbon cutting was attended by owners Joyce and Tony, their family, Mayor Brian Andrews, Commissioner Kathleen Prunty, DMC Board member Dennis Concha, Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce President Andis Kalnins, and property manager Jack Hahn. Joyce had […]

Celebrate National Girl Scouts Day in Downtown Cranford!

March 12 is National Girl Scouts Day and Downtown Cranford businesses are celebrating all weekend long with Girl Scouts Just Wanna Have Fun! The fun starts at Fire Me Up Studio on March 11 with a Painting Party where for $30 Girl Scouts will receive a choice of mug or plate to paint, as well […]

Fire & Ice Warmed Up Downtown on a Cold February Day!

Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and came downtown for Fire & Ice! It was wonderful to see so many visitors walking through Downtown Cranford on a chilly February day. Thank you to Sisters NAIL I and Sweet n’ Fancy Emporium LLC. for sponsoring our face painter and balloon artist, and to DMC […]

Fire & Ice Returns on February 25th!

Fire & Ice returns to Downtown Cranford on Saturday, February 25 (rain date February 26)! People are invited to visit Downtown Cranford from 1-4PM to see ice carvers and fire breathers, while also enjoying wings from restaurants competing to be this year’s King of the Wing. Last year’s King of the Wing was Venue 104 […]

Spectacular Eye Care Brings a Woman’s Touch to Eye Exams and Eyewear

Last week, Downtown Cranford officially welcomed Spectacular Eye Care to the Downtown Cranford community! Spectacular Eye Care is located at 2 South Avenue West, next to Woof Gang Bakery and just steps from the parking garage. Spectacular Eye Care is owned by Dr. Katarzyna Ciesek and Maggie Nazco. Ms. Nazco has worked as an optician […]

Lokal Coffee Plans to Open in Downtown Cranford This Spring!

Downtown Cranford is excited to announce that Lokal Coffee & Co. will be opening at 103 Miln Street this spring! Lokal Coffee currently has a location in Iselin and specializes in sourcing, acquiring, and serving high quality coffee. Lokal Coffee founder Jorge is thrilled to join the Cranford community. “Lokal Coffee is proud and very […]

Tell Us What You Love About Cranford!

There is so much to love about Cranford – now’s your chance to let everyone know what you love the most! Make your way over to the gazebo where we’ve placed a mailbox and love notes that you can fill out. Drop your completed love note in the mailbox and it will be displayed in […]

2023 Winter Restaurant Week Menus Are Here!

Come downtown for Downtown Cranford Winter Restaurant Week January 29 – Feb 2! Participating restaurants are offering specials and prix-fixe menus Sunday through Thursday. This is a great opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit an old favorite. Downtown Cranford is also sponsoring a Snap, Share & Win Photo Contest, so just email DMC@cranfordnj.org […]