Sugaring, Head Spas, Facials & More – You’ll Find It at Sugar Haus Aesthetics

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Sugar Haus Aesthetics has opened its doors at 15 North Avenue East! The Downtown Cranford office, DMC Board members, and Township of Cranford Commissioner and Downtown liaison Kathleen Miller Prunty officially welcomed owner Darlene Romero yesterday. Darlene has designed the space at Sugar Haus Aesthetics to put clients at […]

Live Music Returns to Eastman Plaza This Summer!

We’re excited to unveil the lineup for Downtown Cranford Summer Sounds, returning this June to Eastman Plaza! Live musical acts will be performing Thursday nights from 6-8PM, starting June 5th with Lynette Sheard. Thank you to our Summer Sounds sponsors: Cranford Golf Studio, Brighton Air Corp, Garlic Rose Bistro, Sheet Metal Workers Local 22, and […]

Press Release on Cranford Movie Theater

As reported from Cranford Police, our iconic Cranford Theater suffered some damage yesterday evening. For details on what we know so far, please read the Cranford Police Department’s press release until more information is available. For now, here is what else we know: Doreen Sayegh is a beloved member of both the Cranford community and […]

Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe Will Be Bringing Some Extra Sweetness to Cranford!

We are so excited to announce that a new sweet shop will be coming to Downtown Cranford in the next few months! Please join us in welcoming Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe, located at 11 Walnut Avenue. Owner Rosie Caramella-Smith grew up in a food-loving family and it wasn’t long before she discovered a special gift for […]

Downtown Cranford Business & Property Owners Are Invited to the 1st Mixer of 2025!

Next Tuesday, April 29th, is the first Downtown Cranford mixer of 2025 for business and property owners! Join us at Cake Artist Cafe from 5-6:30pm for the opportunity to meet other business and property owners, and also learn updates about Downtown Cranford. You can register by emailing DMC@cranfordnj.org or on our website, https://downtowncranford.org/2025-business-property…/. Please take note […]

Live Music Comes to Cranford Theater!

For the first time, live music is coming to the Cranford Theater! FLUID will be performing on May 1 at 6:30pm and tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fluid-a-live-music-event-tickets-1280759519199?aff=oddtdtcreator. FLUID features world-renowned musicians Chris Crocco, Kenny Brooks, Ross Pederson and Sean Conly. The performance is followed by an opportunity to meet the musicians and learn […]

Did You Reserve Your Spring Hop Tickets Yet?

The Spring Hop returns this year and will take place on Saturday, April 19th. You will have two options of time slots 12-2pm or 2-4pm. To take part, just purchase a Spring Hop basket – supplies are limited. Children will be able to pick up eggs at 15+ downtown businesses and every participant will also […]

Vanilla Bean Creamery Opens for the Season with a Brand New Look!

This past Saturday, Cranford Vanilla Bean Creamery officially opened with a new look but the same delicious, homemade ice cream its customers love! A huge amount of work went into making the space look as amazing as the ice cream tastes. We’re so appreciative of Sherri and Mike’s continued investment and support of the Downtown […]

Adopt a Planter and Help Us Make Downtown Cranford Look Its Best!

We’re grateful to the families, organizations, and businesses who have made an investment in the downtown by sponsoring a planter in the past. The sponsorship money helps maintain the planters and beautify the downtown. The 2025 Planter Sponsorship is currently available for $275. That contribution helps provide planter material and maintenance for a planter for […]