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 […]
Enter Downtown Cranford’s Smurfs Scavenger Hunt!

Shop ‘Til You Drop at This Weekend’s Sidewalk Sale!

Today through Saturday is the Downtown Cranford Summer Sidewalk Sale! Take a walk downtown and you’ll find great deals and promotions at a number of our retailers. And while you’re browsing the bargains, don’t forget to enter our Shop ‘Til You Drop contest! For every $10 you spend at participating Sidewalk Sale retailers, you’ll be […]
Tickets For The 2025 Downtown Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour Are Now On Sale!

If this steamy, summer heat has you looking forward to sweater weather, then great news – tickets are on sale for the 2025 Downtown Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour! Join us on Saturday, September 27th from 1-4pm for a Pay as You Go Pumpkin Spice Tour. In addition to pumpkin specials from participating stores there will […]
Fluffy Fluffy is Coming Soon to Downtown Cranford!

Get ready Cranford – Fluffy Fluffy is coming soon to 100 N Union Ave! As part of Fuwa Fuwa, North America’s largest soufflé pancake and dessert cafe brand, Fluffy Fluffy brings its signature Japanese-style soufflé pancakes to New Jersey. These ultra-soft, airy, and delightfully bouncy pancakes are a cross between a traditional pancake and a […]
Hunting for a Job? Downtown Cranford Businesses are Hiring!

If you have a child home from college or a high school student who’s looking for summer employment, a number of our Downtown Cranford businesses are hiring. There are also additional opportunities for longer term positions, including part-time and full-time. To see all of the job openings, visit the Downtown Cranford website: https://downtowncranford.org/downtown-job-openings. Remember – […]