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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Here are the Winners of the 17th Annual Scarecrow Stroll!

Here are the Winners of the 17th Annual Scarecrow Stroll! Nearly 1,200 votes were cast in the 17th 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 […]

Ghostbusters Day Returns October 26th!

Ghostbusters Day returns to Downtown Cranford this year on October 26th! Cranford Theater will be showing Ghostbusters II at 4PM and there will also be a special appearance by Ecto-1! Reserve your tickets at www.cranfordtheater.com. Fire Me Up Studio will be making spooky Ghostbusters slime – sign up here: https://www.firemeupstudio.com/…/ghostbusters-slime…/. Garlic Rose Bistro will have […]

Vote Your Favorite Scarecrows in the 17th Annual Scarecrow Stroll!

Voting is now open for the 17th Annual Scarecrow Stroll! Visit https://downtowncranford.org/scarecrow-stroll/ to vote for your favorite entries in 12 and Under, Adults/Families, Schools/Organizations, Cranford Businesses, and Best Overall. Voting will be open until October 20 and you can only vote once, so think carefully about your vote! For scarecrow creators, if you don’t see […]