Register for the 2025 Apple Pie Contest!
Bakers, now is your time to shine! Enter your apple baked good in this year’s for this year’s Apple Pie (or apple baked good) Contest! Contestants, bring your baked good and serving utensils to Eastman Street (across from Vinny’s) on Sunday, October 19th at 12:30PM. The judges will taste each entry before declaring a winner! […]
Your Guide to October Fun in Cranford!
October is the busiest time of year in Cranford and this year is no exception! Downtown Cranford and other organizations have a full calendar of events planned, with the fun kicking off the weekend of October 10th with the Monster Mash Glow Party and Candy Stroll! The fun continues all month long with the LEGOWeen […]
Pumpkin Spice Lovers, This is Your Day!
Tomorrow is the day pumpkin spice lovers have been waiting for – the Downtown Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour! If you’ve purchased a ticket, you can pick up your bracelet at Eastman Plaza starting at 12:30pm. There are 25 restaurants offering a variety of pumpkin spice flavored treats, so bring your appetite! You’ll also find discounts […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]