Statewide Single Use Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect on May 4
Starting May 4, a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect. So what do you need to know? * Non-grocery and retail stores can still provide paper bags. * Large grocery stores — anything over 2,500 square feet — cannot give out paper bags. * There are a few exceptions to the plastic […]
Chase the Rainbow in Downtown Cranford & You Can Win a Pot of Gold!
Join us Downtown this month and “Chase the Rainbow!” From 3/4-3/20, shop from 7 categories and you’ll be entered to win a “pot of gold,” a collection of gift cards and products from our Downtown businesses worth over $500! Buy a bubble tea, go out to dinner with a friend, paint some pottery, get a […]
Fire & Ice Returns February 26!
This Saturday, February 26, is the Fire & Ice event in Downtown Cranford. People are invited to come downtown to see ice carvers and fire breathers, while also enjoying wings from the 15 restaurants competing to be this year’s King of the Wing. Here is the schedule of events: Ice Carving: 12:30-3:30PM at Cranford […]
Winter Restaurant Week Returns January 30-February 3!
Come downtown for Downtown Cranford Winter Restaurant Week January 30-February 3! Participating restaurants are offering specials and prix-fixe menus Sunday through Thursday. This is a great opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit an old favorite. The Downtown Cranford office is also sponsoring a Snap, Share & Win photo contest, so just email DMC@cranfordnj.org […]
Check out the New Downtown Cranford Gift Card!
The Downtown Cranford Gift Card is a great gift for everyone on your list including co-workers, friends, family, teachers, and coaches! Downtown Cranford Gift Cards are available in $5 through $500 denominations, and can be redeemed at any business currently participating in the program, including many of your favorite restaurants, retail shops, salons, and more! […]
Shop Local and You Can Win Big on Small Business Saturday!
This year’s Downtown Cranford Small Business Saturday event promises to be the best yet! Thanks to the generous donations of our business owners, we were able to put together 26 gift baskets containing over $5,000 worth of gift cards and items! Come by Eastman Plaza on Small Business Saturday from 10-4 and show receipts from […]
Senior Advisors Assists People with Medicare Enrollment
Located upstairs at 15 Alden Street is Senior Advisors, a Medicare General Agency which guides people on Medicare enrollment. Doug Lubenow started the company 15 years ago and his son Justin is now a partner in the company, overseeing the Cranford office. Senior Advisors has two offices in NJ, as well as one in Arizona. […]
Red Crab Expands With a New Location in Downtown Cranford
Another new restaurant has opened its doors in Cranford and we’re so excited to welcome them to town! Red Crab – Juicy Seafood is now open for business at 10 Walnut Avenue, serving up a variety of seafood dishes, in addition to soups, salads, pastas, and more. The restaurant originally started in Florida and now […]
There’s So Much Happening in Downtown Cranford This Month!
October is the busiest month of the year in Downtown Cranford! It’s all centered around the Scarecrow Stroll when over 100 scarecrows line the streets of downtown. People are encouraged to stroll throughout Downtown Cranford and vote for their favorite scarecrows. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category! There are a number […]
Downtown Cranford Recognizes Business Owners During Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 to October 15 to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic/Latinx Americans in the US. We would like to take this opportunity to bring attention to some of our Hispanic business owners and recognize their contribution to the Cranford community. Please head over to our social media accounts […]