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 […]
Palmas Cafe Brings Its Salvadorian Heritage to Downtown Cranford
Earlier today, Downtown Cranford welcomed Palmas Café with an official ribbon cutting ceremony! Located at 32 North Avenue West (formerly Breadsmith), Palmas Café is owned by Taufik Palacios, an experienced restauranteur who has worked in the food business for decades. Taufik’s daughter Sabrina worked closely with him on the look and feel of the café, […]
The Downtown Cranford Senior Citizen Film Series Returns This Month!
Though Cranford Theater is currently closed for renovations, Downtown Cranford and Cranford Theater owner Doreen Sayegh wanted to find a way to continue the Senior Citizen Film Series. We are happy to announced that Union County senior citizens (55+) will have the opportunity to see a movie at the Cranford Community Center located at 220 […]
Registration is Open for the 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll!
Registration for the biggest event of the fall, the 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll, is now open! Starting October 10th, over 100 scarecrows will line the streets of Downtown Cranford. The scarecrows are created by local residents, businesses, organizations, schools, and families. Visitors are invited to vote for their favorite scarecrows in a number of categories. […]
Snap a Picture during Summer Restaurant Week & You Can Win!
Planning to dine out during Summer Restaurant Week? Have your phone at the ready so you can enter our Snap, Share & Win contest! Take a picture or two while you’re enjoying a meal out at one of our participating restaurants and you can win a $25 Downtown Cranford gift card, sponsored by Sharon Steele […]
Your Guide to Summer Restaurant Week Menus in Downtown Cranford!
Your Guide to Downtown Cranford Summer Restaurant Week Menus! Downtown Cranford Summer Restaurant Week runs Sunday, August 3 – Thursday, August 7. Our restaurants have unveiled prix fixe menus filled with delicious dishes, as well as other special discounts and promotions. Take a look at the menus below and start planning out your dining for […]