Give Back by Nominating Someone Who Deserves an Amazing Holiday Season!
Our gift card company, Miconex, is doing a BIG Holiday Giveback! Nominate a person or an organization who deserves to have an amazing holiday, with $2250 in Downtown Cranford Gift Cards as a prize. From people doing amazing things to organizations going above and beyond for their community, we know there are so many potential […]
Adopt a Planter this Holiday Season!
Downtown Cranford is offering businesses, organizations, families, and individuals the opportunity to adopt a planter this holiday season. Your contribution helps to provide planter material and maintenance for one planter for the 2025 holiday season. Donations will be acknowledged with a customized ornament that will be given to you after the season ends. The downtown […]
Congratulations to the 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll Winners!
Over 1,400 votes were cast in the 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll in the categories of 12 and Under, Adults/Families, Schools & Organizations, Cranford Businesses, and Best Overall. Thank you to all of the children, adults, businesses, organizations, and schools who participated in the Scarecrow Stroll – this event is a success because of you! The […]
Ghostbusters Day Returns to Downtown Cranford on October 25th!
It’s ghost busting time! Ghostbusters will be taking over Downtown Cranford this Saturday, October 25th with activities for visitors of all ages. There will be a Stay Puft S’mores Bar, Ghostbusters Cupcake Decorating, Ghostbusters Stroll, Ghostbusters specials, Ghostbusters Scavenger Hunt, and so much more! If you’d like to take part in the Ghostbusters Stroll, click here. […]
A New Spot for Bagel Lovers: Belle’s Bagels Opens in Cranford
If there is one thing New Jersey residents can’t get enough of, it’s bagels. That’s just one reason why we’re so excited to announce the opening of Belle’s Bagels at 11 North Avenue East! Once owners and Cranford residents Cayla and Dave Ricca perfected their bagel recipe, the next step was finding the ideal location […]
Vote Now in the 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll!
Voting is now open for the 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll! We can’t thank all of our scarecrow creators enough for decorating Downtown Cranford with over 100 spooky, scary, hilarious, and incredible scarecrows. You can vote on the Downtown Cranford website here: https://downtowncranford.org/scarecrow-stroll-voting/ or by scanning the QR code on any scarecrow nametag. The categories you […]
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 […]