Kids Day Out Returns on June 20th with Fun Activities for the Whole Family!

Kids Day Out, the day that’s all about kids, returns on June 20th! Miss Jolie Children’s Entertainer will be performing at Eastman Plaza at 10AM and 11AM. There’s no better way to get the kids to get up and move than to attend one of Miss Jolie’s performances! Families will also have the opportunity to […]

Summer Hours are in Effect – Plan Ahead for Gift Card Orders!

Summer Hours are in effect for Township of Cranford departments through Labor Day. If you’re looking to order and pick up a Downtown Cranford gift card, the office will close at 1:30PM on Fridays so plan accordingly. You can also order e-gift cards 24/7 at www.downtowncranfordgiftcard.com!

Summer Sounds Returns to Eastman Plaza with an Extra Night of Live Music!

Downtown Cranford Summer Sounds returns next month bigger and better than ever! Live musical acts will be performing at Eastman Plaza both Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-8PM, starting June 2nd with KG Music Studio. Thank you to our Summer Sounds sponsors: Garlic Rose Bistro, Home Got Owned Mortgages, Sheet Metal Workers Local 22, Martin […]

Shannon DellaFortuna’s Hard Work Pays Off with a New Space in Downtown Cranford

Though she’s well known in the community as a local realtor, Shannon DellaFortuna wanted to have a space where she could meet with clients and be a part of the Downtown Cranford community. Shannon’s dream became a reality yesterday with the official opening of Shannon DellaFortuna Homes at 19 Alden Street! Yesterday’s ribbon cutting was […]

Johnny Napkins Brings Pizza, Pasta, and So Much More to Downtown Cranford!

Earlier today the Downtown Cranford office, Mayor Kathleen Prunty, Deputy Mayor Paul Gallo, and DMC Board members joined the owners of Johnny Napkins, John Garofalo and Anthony Romano, for their official ribbon cutting! Johnny Napkins originally opened in Union about ten years ago and quickly grew a following due to its creative and delicious pizzas, […]

Aura Coffee Roasters Expands Into Downtown Cranford!

Cranford residents love their coffee, and now there’s even more to love with the opening of Aura Coffee Roasters at 109 Walnut Avenue! The Downtown Cranford office was thrilled to welcome owner Argjend Berisha and his wife Fjolla at a ribbon cutting attended by Mayor Kathleen Prunty, Deputy Mayor Paul Gallo, and DMC Board members. […]

Join Us for Sensory Friendly Day at Cranford Theater!

We are so happy to announce that we will be hosting another Sensory Friendly Day at the Movies on Tuesday, April 28th. Cranford Theater will be showing Super Mario Galaxy at 5:30pm. Tickets are $5 and only available through Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/4cpN2FV. Each participant will receive a $5 Downtown Cranford gift card upon arrival. This […]

Boutique Shop Look Twice Returns to the Cranford Community!

Yesterday, Downtown Cranford welcomed Look Twice Consignment Store back to the community! Owner Elena Schatz has been in business for 30 years, with her boutique located in both Cranford and Scotch Plains during that time. Downtown Cranford Director Caren Demyen, Township Committee member Dr. Terrence Curran, and DMC Board members were on hand to celebrate […]