Category: Family Activities

Fall Events 2018

September 10, 2018

The fall is a great time to be out and about in Cranford! Whether you’ve lived here for years or are new to town, over the next few weeks there are so many ways enjoy our community! Below you will find dates and links to more information!

Saturday, September 15th – Cranford Community Paint Out more info HERE
Saturday, September 15th – Centennial Village Music Fest more info HERE
Sunday, September 23rd – Music at the Square more info HERE
Saturday, October 13th – Porchfest, details and line up will soon be posted info HERE
Sunday, October 14th – Hanson Park Conservancy’s Annual Rubber Ducky Derby
October 16th through October 31st – Scare Crow Stroll, to register for a scarecrow click HERE
Sunday, October 28th – Halloween Costume Contest & Parade

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Summer Movie Nights

June 27, 2017

One of the things I loved about summer in the city were all the free movies in the park. Well, I am pleased to report that there are lots of movie nights in New Jersey too! Union County answers the call for summer night films with Family Fun & Flix. UC Fit Kids kicks off the evenings at 7:30pm with healthy activities for children and then once the sun goes down the movie begins!…

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Sweet Sounds Downtown Festival

June 19, 2017

For the past 20 summers Westfield, NJ has hosted the Sweet Sounds Downtown Festival. On Tuesday nights, shoppers, diners, and residents are treated to free, outdoor music at five locations throughout town. The concerts take place weekly from 7pm to 9pm during July and August. (Raindates are Wednesday nights.) Performances range from traditional jazz to contemporary bands. Full line up and performance locations can be found here.…

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Cranford’s Rahway River and Canoe Club

June 19, 2017

One of the first things that made me want to move to Cranford was the Rahway River and it’s Canoe Club. We drove in to check out the town one summer weekend circa 2012.  And there is nothing more charming than driving down tree lined streets of old colonial homes along a sweet riverbank and coming across an adorable canoe club.…

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