Cozy Café and Grill Joins the Restaurant Scene in Downtown Cranford!

Last week the Downtown Cranford kicked off the weekend in the best possible way – welcoming a new business to our community! Cozy Café and Grill, owned by Victor Garcia and Sandra Paola, is open for business at 117 North Union Avenue. The ribbon cutting was attended by Victor and Sandra’s friends and family, the […]
Reserve Your Tickets for the 2026 Souperhero Stroll!

We are excited to bring you the Downtown Cranford Souperhero Stroll on January 17th and 18th! You and your family are invited to stroll through Downtown Cranford to view the life-size superhero balloon sculptures by Dream Factory Balloons while sampling delicious soups offered by our local restaurants. To participate in the Souperhero Stroll, please purchase […]
Be a Super Sponsor for the 2026 Souperhero Stroll!

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Souperhero Stroll are now available! The event will take place January 17-18. Sponsorships cost $250 and sponsors will receive a specially created Dream Factory Balloons superhero balloon character with a sign bearing their name to be displayed, as well as 4 tickets for the time slot of their choice on […]
Shop and You Can Win During Oh What Fun! on December 11th

Join us this Thursday, December 11th from 4-7PM, for Oh What Fun! Every $20 you spend during the event is a chance to win a $300 Downtown Cranford gift card, sponsored by Spencer Savings Bank. Our small businesses are serving up big holiday magic, offering promotions, discounts, and sales during the event! This is a […]
Cranford Theater, the Heart of Cranford, Reopens Its Doors

Today, Cranford Theater reopened its doors, looking better and brighter than ever before! When the Cranford Theater needed to close earlier this year, owner Doreen Sayegh never considered that the Theater would shut its doors for good. “I knew something good would come out of this,” said Doreen. With the support of her family and […]
Shop Local & You Can Win Big on Small Business Saturday!

Small Business Saturday is Saturday, November 29th and it’s the perfect excuse to shop and support local! Every $10 you spend at a Cranford business starting Monday, November 24th will provide you with one raffle ticket for our Small Business Saturday giveaway. This year’s Small Business Saturday event will have 30 gift baskets containing $10,000+ […]
Enjoy Free Shopper Parking Thanksgiving Weekend!

In celebration of Small Business Saturday and the start of the holiday season, Free Shopper Parking returns November 28-29! Shoppers can park for free throughout the downtown, though please note that time limits remain in effect. We invite everyone to visit Downtown Cranford, where you’re sure to find a gift for everyone on your list!
Reserve Your Tickets for the Holiday Sweets & Treats Walk!

Sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, Downtown Cranford will be holding the annual Holiday Sweets & Treats Walk on Saturday, December 13th from 1-4pm! Attendees will receive a holiday container and map touring 14 Downtown Cranford shops and restaurants, as well as a $5 Downtown Cranford gift card. As you visit each participating destination you […]
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 […]