Cranford Calendar

Sep
4
Mon
2023
Cranford Wrestling Cornhole Tournament @ Annual Cornhole Tournament
Sep 4 @ 11:00 am
Sep
9
Sat
2023
Cranford Centennial Village Group Music Fest @ Lincoln School
Sep 9 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cranford Centennial Village Group Music Fest @ Lincoln School
The CVG Annual Music Fest is back! This event is fun for the whole family complete with Live Music, Food Trucks and a Tricky Tray! Admission is Free but proceeds from the Tricky Tray go toward the Centennial Village Group. The CVG is a group of volunteers, dedicated to the revitalization and enhancement of Centennial Avenue.
We are thrilled to have a fantastic line-up of local talent for this year’s event:
4:00 – The Vivid
4:30 – Mike Young
5:00 – Binge
6:00 – Burnside Manor
7:00 – LoveHandles
8:00 – Gutter Kings
This event is a fundraiser to support the Centennial Village Group and includes a bake sale. If you are interested in donating some baked goods, please sign up below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4CA4A62DA75-cvgmusic
Sep
14
Thu
2023
Oktoberfest @ Cranford Elks
Sep 14 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Oktoberfest to raise money for Elks Charities
Veterans, Special Children & Grants for our Community

Oct
7
Sat
2023
Cranford Oktoberfest – Jaycees’ Annual Fundraiser @ Union College
Oct 7 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cranford Oktoberfest - Jaycees' Annual Fundraiser @ Union College | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Oktoberfest is about gathering, togetherness, and boisterous celebration. At a time full of sports, school, and scheduling conflicts, we find time to come together as a community to welcome in
the fall season.

This year, we are excited to hoist our tent, once again, at Union College on Saturday, October 7th, for the Cranford Jaycees’ Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser!

Tickets include beer and wine in a souvenir mug, games, food vendors, and live music throughout the night. We’re excited to welcome back our headliner band Mushmouth, alongside NYC’s Street Beat Brass, bringing the authentic Oktoberfest sound.

All proceeds support the Cranford First Aid Squad and other local charities. Oktoberfest sells out yearly, so please purchase your tickets early.

Thank you for supporting Oktoberfest, the Jaycees, and the Cranford First Aid Squad. See you under the tent on Saturday, October 7th.

PROST!

Oct
21
Sat
2023
Union County Red Ribbon Day 5K Charity Run & Walk @ Nomahegan Park
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Nov
13
Mon
2023
Cranford Area Chamber Ladies’ Night Out @ Bella Rococo At Emilia’s
Nov 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Jun
27
Thu
2024
Cranford Chamber of Commerce – An Evening of Cocktails and Conversation sponsored by Mercy and Love Foundation @ Hanson House
Jun 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Oct
6
Sun
2024
Annual Rubber Ducky Race @ Sperry Park
Oct 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Hanson Park Conservancy’s 13th Annual Rubber Ducky Derby is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 4:00 pm. The Race is held at Sperry Park in Cranford, NJ. The rain date is Sunday, October 13, 2024.

On race day, over one thousand individually numbered rubber ducks will tumble over the falls at Sperry Park racing to the finish line at the North Union Ave Bridge. Numerous prizes for the fastest lucky duckies will be awarded. The top prize is a $250.00 TD Bank gift card.

Boy Scouts are on hand to collect every rubber ducky after the race is completed. They are then cleaned and reused for next year’s race.

Ducks can be purchased at two locations: Periwinkles, on North Union Avenue in downtown Cranford, or the Cranford Canoe Club on Springfield Ave. Purchase a single Duck for $5.00 or a flock of 5 ducks for $20.00. Please secure your tickets early as ducks are limited, and the race has been known to sell out.

We will also sell ducks the morning of the race in Sperry Park between 11 am and 2 pm. No duck sales after 2 pm as we need to prepare them for the big race.

In case of inclement weather, please check social media for updates on race conditions.

All proceeds benefit Hanson Park maintenance and educational programs. If you have not yet walked through this lovely little park, please visit this hidden gem located at 38 Springfield Ave.

Have you got your Ducky?
www.hansonparkconservancy.com

Oct
26
Sat
2024
Cranford Carve-Out & Parade of Pumpkins @ Hanson Park Conservancy
Oct 26 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cranford Carve-Out & Parade of Pumpkins @ Hanson Park Conservancy
The JCAS Cranford Carve-Out & Parade of Pumpkins is back for its 10th year on Saturday, 10/26 at Hanson Park.
Stroll along the pumpkin-lit garden paths starting at (earlier time!) 5:00 through 8:30 pm to see the amazing carved creations on display. Please arrive early to guarantee your chances of seeing the amazing display.
Hosted by Jersey Central Art Studios (JCAS) with support from the Cranford Jaycees and the Hanson Park Conservancy.
This is a FREE event and is open to all ages. Individuals can drop off their carved pumpkins from 9 am until 2 pm on the 26th at Hanson Park along with a completed registration form (available at jcas.org).
Cash awards will be given for funniest, scariest, and most original, grouped by ages 4-8, 9-16, and 17 and up.
The stroll and contest are all free, and hot cider will be available for purchase.
Oct
27
Sun
2024
Halloween Costume Contest, Parade, & Pumpkin Chunkin’ @ Cranford Community Center/Gazebo
Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm
Halloween Costume Contest, Parade, & Pumpkin Chunkin' @ Cranford Community Center/Gazebo

Back for its 24th year! On Sunday, October 27th starting at 1:00 pm, we’ll have the traditional awards by age: 0-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-17. And for families or groups, we have Best Duo or Trio and Best Group (4+ People). Please pre-register at bit.ly/Costume2024

Judging will take place at the Community Center parking lot from 1:00 to 1:45, followed by the parade to Downtown Cranford ending at the gazebo on North Union Ave for the famous Pumpkin Chunkin’ (weather permitting).

BONUS: our online Best Adult and Best Pet costume contests are back. Upload your entry here by 11/1 or email it to [email protected] with the person(s) or pet(s) name and name of costume.