A Sweet New Spot Opens in Downtown Cranford!
Downtown Cranford just got a little sweeter with the official opening of Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe! The Downtown Cranford office joined owner Rosie Caramella-Smith, her husband Aaron, friends and family, Cranford Township commissioners, and DMC Board members to cut the ribbon at Rosie’s new storefront at 11 Walnut Avenue. Rosie has been a frequent fixture at […]
Register for the 2025 Apple Pie Contest!
Bakers, now is your time to shine! Enter your apple baked good in this year’s for this year’s Apple Pie (or apple baked good) Contest! Contestants, bring your baked good and serving utensils to Eastman Street (across from Vinny’s) on Sunday, October 19th at 12:30PM. The judges will taste each entry before declaring a winner! […]
Your Guide to October Fun in Cranford!
October is the busiest time of year in Cranford and this year is no exception! Downtown Cranford and other organizations have a full calendar of events planned, with the fun kicking off the weekend of October 10th with the Monster Mash Glow Party and Candy Stroll! The fun continues all month long with the LEGOWeen […]
Pumpkin Spice Lovers, This is Your Day!
Tomorrow is the day pumpkin spice lovers have been waiting for – the Downtown Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour! If you’ve purchased a ticket, you can pick up your bracelet at Eastman Plaza starting at 12:30pm. There are 25 restaurants offering a variety of pumpkin spice flavored treats, so bring your appetite! You’ll also find discounts […]
KG Music Studio Hits All the Right Notes at Its New Downtown Cranford Location!
Please join us in welcoming KG Music Studio to the Downtown Cranford community! Last week Downtown Cranford held a ribbon cutting that was attended by KG Music Studio owner Antonia Kitsopoulos-Graziano, her family, Cranford Township Commissioners, and DMC Board members. Antonia originally started KG Music Studio with her husband Dan in 2016, teaching voice and […]
Find Your Next Favorite Read at Downtown Cranford’s Newest Retailer, The Cranford Bookstore!
Last week was the long-awaited opening of The Cranford Bookstore, a place where readers of all ages can browse the shelves, searching for their next favorite read! Located at 1 South Avenue East, The Cranford Bookstore is owned by Lauren King and Kate Lydon. The Cranford Bookstore was officially welcomed to the community at a […]
Kick Up Your Heels at These Boots Were Made for Walkin’ Downtown on September 13th!
The country western themed event, These Boots Were Made for Walkin’ Downtown, returns on September 13th! Join us on Saturday, September 13th, for live music with Nikki Briar & the Sweetbriar Country Band, Line Dancing, Food Tour, Mechanical Bull, and more! Kick up your heels and come downtown for this fun and family friendly event! […]
The Cranford Theater is Preparing for Its Comeback
When Cranford Theater closed its doors earlier this year, the community reached out and offered their help in a number of ways. Today the marquee shares messages of resilience and the doors are decorated with hearts voicing support and love for the Theater. Thank you to everyone who created a heart, with a special thanks […]
Register Your Pup for the 2025 Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade!
We invite you and your pup to join us on Sunday, October 19th for the 2025 Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade! The parade will take place at Post Office Plaza starting at 11AM. The Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade is done in partnership with Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Cranford-Westfield and The Barker Lounge – Cranford. Thank you to […]
Shop the Sales at This Week’s Summer Sidewalk Sale!
Today through Saturday is the Downtown Cranford August Summer Sidewalk Sale! Our stores are getting ready for the fall by clearing out some of their summer stock with special markdowns and discounts. And while you’re browsing the bargains, don’t forget to enter the Shop ‘Til You Drop contest! For every $10 you spend at participating […]