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 […]
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+ […]
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 […]
Congratulations to the 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll Winners!
Over 1,400 votes were cast in the 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll in the categories of 12 and Under, Adults/Families, Schools & Organizations, Cranford Businesses, and Best Overall. Thank you to all of the children, adults, businesses, organizations, and schools who participated in the Scarecrow Stroll – this event is a success because of you! The […]
Ghostbusters Day Returns to Downtown Cranford on October 25th!
It’s ghost busting time! Ghostbusters will be taking over Downtown Cranford this Saturday, October 25th with activities for visitors of all ages. There will be a Stay Puft S’mores Bar, Ghostbusters Cupcake Decorating, Ghostbusters Stroll, Ghostbusters specials, Ghostbusters Scavenger Hunt, and so much more! If you’d like to take part in the Ghostbusters Stroll, click here. […]
Vote Now in the 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll!
Voting is now open for the 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll! We can’t thank all of our scarecrow creators enough for decorating Downtown Cranford with over 100 spooky, scary, hilarious, and incredible scarecrows. You can vote on the Downtown Cranford website here: https://downtowncranford.org/scarecrow-stroll-voting/ or by scanning the QR code on any scarecrow nametag. The categories you […]
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 […]