Cranford Calendar

Sep
15
Sun
2019
Crafts and Drafts at Lone Eagle Brewing Fall @ Lone Eagle Brewing
Sep 15 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Crafts and Drafts at Lone Eagle Brewing Fall @ Lone Eagle Brewing | Flemington | New Jersey | United States

What’s better than football Sundays? Sipping a craft beer while shopping a curated craft market, of course. Back for the sixth season, we welcome 16 artisans and food trucks to Crafts and Drafts. Don’t miss Atlantic City Beer Festival winner Lone Eagle Brewing in Flemington, NJ and Marketspace Vendor Events – the perfect fall pairing! Vendors are welcome to sample the brew.

This event is free to attend, family-friendly, and dogs are permitted in the tasting room only.

Address: 44 Stangl Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822

Oct
13
Sun
2019
Cranford Fall Street Fair @ Downtown Cranford
Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cranford Fall Street Fair @ Downtown Cranford | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Join us in Downtown Cranford for our annual Summer Street Fair, sponsored by the Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce. Festivities include:  Vendors, Music, Food, Children’s Activities. Fun for the whole family! Free Parking.

Nov
5
Tue
2019
“Dine Out to Donate” at the Cranford Station House @ Cranford Station House
Nov 5 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
"Dine Out to Donate" at the Cranford Station House @ Cranford Station House | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Join us as we “Dine Out to Donate” at the Cranford Station House on either Tues. 11/5 or Wed. 11/6 from 7am-5pm. Serving breakfast, brunch or lunch. Please present flyer to your server to ensure a portion of your bill will be donated back to Church of the Assumption.

Nov
6
Wed
2019
“Dine Out to Donate” at the Cranford Station House @ Cranford Station House
Nov 6 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
"Dine Out to Donate" at the Cranford Station House @ Cranford Station House | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Join us as we “Dine Out to Donate” at the Cranford Station House on either Tues. 11/5 or Wed. 11/6 from 7am-5pm. Serving breakfast, brunch or lunch. Please present flyer to your server to ensure a portion of your bill will be donated back to Church of the Assumption.

Nov
19
Tue
2019
“Dine Out to Donate” at Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar @ Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar
Nov 19 @ 4:00 pm
"Dine Out to Donate" at Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar @ Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar | Roselle | New Jersey | United States

Join Church of the Assumption as we “Dine Out to Donate” at Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar. Choose your date: Tues. 11/19, Wed. 11/20 or Thurs. 11/21 from 4pm – Closing. Present flyer to your server or mention when placing take out order to ensure a portion of your food bill will be donated back to Church of the Assumption.

Nov
20
Wed
2019
“Dine Out to Donate” at Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar @ Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar
Nov 20 @ 4:00 pm
"Dine Out to Donate" at Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar @ Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar | Roselle | New Jersey | United States

Join Church of the Assumption as we “Dine Out to Donate” at Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar. Choose your date: Tues. 11/19, Wed. 11/20 or Thurs. 11/21 from 4pm – Closing. Present flyer to your server or mention when placing take out order to ensure a portion of your food bill will be donated back to Church of the Assumption.

Nov
21
Thu
2019
“Dine Out to Donate” at Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar @ Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar
Nov 21 @ 4:00 pm
"Dine Out to Donate" at Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar @ Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar | Roselle | New Jersey | United States

Join Church of the Assumption as we “Dine Out to Donate” at Lun Wah Restaurant & Tiki Bar. Choose your date: Tues. 11/19, Wed. 11/20 or Thurs. 11/21 from 4pm – Closing. Present flyer to your server or mention when placing take out order to ensure a portion of your food bill will be donated back to Church of the Assumption.

Nov
24
Sun
2019
Preventive Veterinary Care Clinic @ Pet Supplies Plus
Nov 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Nov
27
Wed
2019
Mush Annual Thanksgiving Eve Bash! @ Crossroads
Nov 27 @ 8:00 pm
Mush Annual Thanksgiving Eve Bash! @ Crossroads | Garwood | New Jersey | United States

The Mush returns for Thanksgiving Eve at the Crossroads! Come join us for the return of this wondrous event!

Special guests: John Policano, Sal Coffaro and Joe DeGregorio

RADIO PETTY – The Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute Show opens at 8 pm, with the Mush hitting the stage at 10:15.

Nov
30
Sat
2019
The Celebration Singers and Breakfast with Santa @ Applebee's
Nov 30 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
The Celebration Singers and Breakfast with Santa @ Applebee's | Clark | New Jersey | United States

Join The Celebration Singers and have Breakfast with Santa, a flapjack fundraiser, on Saturday, November 30, 2019, from 8 – 10 a.m. at the Applebee’s in Clark. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on The Celebration Singers website. This fundraiser helps the 501c3 choir sustain its ability to contribute to the cultural life of the community through music.

For more information, follow them at www.facebook.com/CelebrationSingers or contact them at celebrationsingersnewjersey@gmail.com or 908-552-4656.

Funding for the Celebration Singers is made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council for the Arts, Department of State, through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.

Dec
1
Sun
2019
Holiday Pet Photos @ Pet Supplies Plus - Garwood NJ
Dec 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Holiday Photos at Pet Supplies Plus, Garwood. A portion of the proceeds to benefit HeARTs Speak.

Hosted by Valerie Bruder Photography and Pet Supplies Plus – Garwood NJ.

Dec
14
Sat
2019
Christmas Shoppe and Soup Fest @ 201 Lincoln Avenue, Cranford, NJ
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Christmas Shoppe and Soup Fest @ 201 Lincoln Avenue, Cranford, NJ

2019 Christmas Shoppe and Soup Festival
Dec. 14th, 2019 at Cranford United Methodist Church

Hosted by Neshanic Valley Beekeepers, LLC and Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ

The Cranford United Methodist Church will host its 9th annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe and Soup Fest on Saturday, December 14, 2019, 10 am – 3 pm. This is a family-friendly event where kids and adults alike can to do their holiday shopping.

Over 45 vendors will offer a large variety of merchandise, crafts and gifts. There is sure to be something for everyone in the Christmas Shoppe and Soup Fest!

Five fabulous homemade soups will be available as part of the event and re-packaged soups (quarts & pints) for take-out will also be available until supplies last. Come early – these soups sell out quickly!

Baked goods and lunch will be available for purchase, too. So, skip the mall, the crowds and the hassles and join us for a great day of unique shopping!

The event will take place in the church’s education building at 201 Lincoln Avenue, corner of Walnut and Lincoln Avenues, Cranford. Admission is free. There is plenty of free parking.

For information, please call Angela at (908) 276-0936 or send a message to [email protected]. Website: cranfordumc.com.

Dec
16
Mon
2019
CHS Madrigal Choir and Toys for Tots Event! @ Kilkenny House
Dec 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
CHS Madrigal Choir and Toys for Tots Event! @ Kilkenny House | Cranford | New Jersey | United States
Join us for a special evening of traditional holiday songs with the Cranford High School Madrigal Singers!
We are so grateful to the very talented Madrigal Singers for their beautiful caroling every year! The event is also a fundraiser for Toys for Tots with Cranford Family Care, so please bring an unwrapped toy so we can get them to those in need! We will donate 10% of the evening’s proceeds back to the Cranford High School Music Department.  Come support two wonderful causes!
Seatings will be at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Call (908) 276-3414 to make your reservation, tables fill up quickly!
CHS Madrigal Choir and Toys for Tots Event! @ Kilkenny House
Dec 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
CHS Madrigal Choir and Toys for Tots Event! @ Kilkenny House | Cranford | New Jersey | United States
Join us for a special evening of traditional holiday songs with the Cranford High School Madrigal Singers!
We are so grateful to the very talented Madrigal Singers for their beautiful caroling every year! The event is also a fundraiser for Toys for Tots with Cranford Family Care, so please bring an unwrapped toy so we can get them to those in need! We will donate 10% of the evening’s proceeds back to the Cranford High School Music Department.  Come support two wonderful causes!
Seatings will be at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Call (908) 276-3414 to make your reservation, tables fill up quickly!
Dec
31
Tue
2019
Welcome 2020 @ Parings
Dec 31 all-day
Jan
19
Sun
2020
Cranford Jaycees 2020 AFC/NFC Fundraiser @ Thirsty Turtle
Jan 19 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Cranford Jaycees are pleased to present the 2020 AFC NFC Fundraiser, held on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the Thirsty Turtle. All money raised will benefit the Art Bilenker family. Art Bilenker is a longtime member of the Cranford Jaycees, town resident, dentist, and military veteran who was paralyzed in 2017. Funds raised will help supplement his at-home medical costs.

The AFC NFC Fundraiser will occur from 3:00-6:00pm, during the first game (the AFC Championship).

Ticket cost is $40 advance, $45 at the door. Advance ticket sales end Sunday, January 12, 2020. Only 45 tickets remain. Tickets can be purchased via Paypal, [email protected] (please select the family/friends payment option). In the event the fundraiser sells out, any tickets purchased after will be refunded to the purchaser.

Included with ticket:

  • Unlimited Miller Lite and Yuengling draft beer from 3:00-6:00pm (sorry, no pitchers).

  • Unlimited select appetizers from 3:00-4:30pm (3 serving locations).

  • 1 craft beer chip redeemable for a select menu on tap.

  • $10 coupon off a future visit to Thirsty Turtle.

  • 10% off Thirsty Turtle food menu items after 4:30pm.


There will also be Super Bowl/AFC/NFC Box Pools, daily fantasy-style contests, and raffle items.

A selection of this year’s raffle items include donations from the New York Giants, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, New York Red Bulls, Sky Blue FC, Seton Hall Men’s Basketball, New York Islanders, New York Lizards Lacrosse, State Theatre of New Jersey, and Mayo Performing Arts Center.

Feb
4
Tue
2020
“Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta” Project Graduation 2020 Fundraiser @ Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta
Feb 4 all-day

Vinny Savinelli, a strong supporter of all of our Cranford schools, has generously offered to hold a two-day giveback of 15% at his restaurant, “Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta” to Project Graduation 2020.

The dates are FEBRUARY 4th AND 5th. The location is 28 Eastman Street, Cranford * Dine in or take out.

Present this flyer to the cashier at “Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta”, or show them this email or our Facebook post on your phone, or just mention that you are there to support Project Graduation 2020, and Vinny’s will donate 15% of the proceeds from your order back to Project Graduations class of 2020.

Feb
5
Wed
2020
“Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta” Project Graduation 2020 Fundraiser @ Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta
Feb 5 all-day

Vinny Savinelli, a strong supporter of all of our Cranford schools, has generously offered to hold a two-day giveback of 15% at his restaurant, “Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta” to Project Graduation 2020.

The dates are FEBRUARY 4th AND 5th. The location is 28 Eastman Street, Cranford * Dine in or take out.

Present this flyer to the cashier at “Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta”, or show them this email or our Facebook post on your phone, or just mention that you are there to support Project Graduation 2020, and Vinny’s will donate 15% of the proceeds from your order back to Project Graduations class of 2020.

Feb
14
Fri
2020
Songs in the Key of Love: Valentine’s Day with Top Classical Artists @ First Presbyterian Church
Feb 14 @ 7:00 pm

Cranford residents and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Brennan Sweet and his cellist wife, Christine, along with pianist and Grammy-winner Allison Franzetti, present a night of warm and uplifting music. A light dinner will be served at 7, and the concert begins at 8 at the First Presbyterian Church on February 14. Proceeds will benefit the Cranford Schools Friends of Performing Arts. Listen to a 2014 Cranford Radio interview with Brennan.

Feb
15
Sat
2020
Souper Stroll in Downtown Cranford @ Downtown Cranford
Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

During the Fire and Ice event, a number of Downtown restaurants will be taking part in a “Souper Stroll.” From 1-3 PM on February 15th, stop by participating restaurants and warm up with samples of their delicious soups. Stay tuned for a list of participating restaurants!