Events

Cranford Celebrates Halloween Like No One Else!

The 16th Scarecrow Stroll kicks off in less than a month and Downtown Cranford and other organizations have activities and events planned throughout October! It all starts with the first day of the Candy Stroll on Friday the 13th, which is followed by Scarecrow Stroll Sand Sculpture, Witches Night Out, Cranford Carve Out, Neewollah, Cereal Killer Dominos, Ghostbusters Day, Howl-o-Ween, Cranford Jaycees Parade and Pumpkin Chunkin', and more! To register for events, please visit the Downtown Cranford Eventbrite page.

Thank you to all of our Scarecrow Stroll sponsors and participating businesses. These events would not be possible without you!

Become a Downtown Cranford Sponsor!

Downtown Cranford wouldn't be the success it is without the support of our business owners, residents, organizations, and sponsors. Sponsors help us bring our events to the next level and we're so grateful for their support throughout the year!

There are a number of events coming up in 2023 including Galentine's Day, Fire & Ice, Spring Hop, and more! Please reach out to our office if you're interested in being a sponsor for any of these events. Thank you for your continued support!

Register for the 15th Annual Scarecrow Stroll!

The Downtown Cranford office is thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 15th Annual Scarecrow Stroll! From October 14 - 31, scarecrows created by local families, organizations, and Cranford businesses and will line the downtown streets. The Scarecrow Stroll is one of downtown's biggest events, so don't miss your chance to be a part of it. Registration is free, and prizes will be awarded to the top scarecrows in each category. The deadline to register is October 1. Click on the link to register! https://conta.cc/3ArvKqd.

Don't Miss the 1st Haunted Cranford History Tour!

Join us on October 1st for the Haunted Cranford History Tour! Take a stroll outdoors, throughout Downtown Cranford touring historical locations from all centuries and decades! Listen to the stories about the town’s famous and infamous folks who will make a special appearance from the world beyond just for your listening pleasure. Even Cyrus Drake, resident ghost at the Riverside Inn, may make an appearance...

Tickets must be bought ahead of time and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../haunted-cranford-history....

The event starts at 6:30PM with tours departing every 15 minutes. All tours depart from the front lawn of the Cranford Municipal Building (8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ). This is a WALKING tour about one mile in length, so please arrive in appropriate attire for the hour long tour. Stroller children 5 and under are FREE. Pets are not permitted on the tour. No smoking or alcohol consumption is allowed on the tour.

Join us…if you dare...