2023 Cranford Halloween Events Calendar

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Cranford Library at 6:00 PM. Friends in grades K-2, it's time to wear our pajamas and relax as we listen to a story and make fun crafts! This is an in-person program with a maximum of 10 participants. Registration is required.

Cranford Community Connection organizes Cranford’s Porchfest, a family-friendly community music festival and open to all!  The afternoon consists of porch performances at private homes by  individual bands and musicians performing various types of music.

Cranford Community Connection organizes Cranford’s Porchfest, a family-friendly community music festival and open to all!  The afternoon consists of porch performances at private homes by  individual bands and musicians performing vari

Hanson Park Conservancy proudly announces its 11th Annual Rubber Ducky Race.  Watch for canoes filled with 1500 multicolored ducks launched from Cranford Canoe Club and paddle down to the falls at Sperry Park, Riverside Drive, Cranford, NJ. The race is Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 4pm promptly.

Visit Downtown Cranford to see over 100 scarecrows throughout the town!  Don't forget to pick up a ballot at Eastman Clock Plaza to vote for your favorites!

http://www.downtowncranford.org

Downtown Cranford event.

Downtown Cranford is organizing three Candy Stroll days this year, as part of the Scarecrow Stroll celebration! Participants must purchase a bag for either the 3-5 PM Sensitive Strollers time slot or 6-8 PM time slot.

Downtown Cranford. Stop down to Eastman Clock Plaza between 12-4pm to enjoy our apple cider station, complimentary face painting, smores bar and temporary tattoos (while supplies last!)

http://www.downtowncranford.org

Cranford Library at 3:00 PM. Enjoy a session of Halloween-themed nail art inspiration with one of our volunteers!

http://www.cranfordlibrary.org/calendar

Join the team at Sweet n' Fancy for a sweet treat class for kids on Sunday, October 16th at 1pm.  Geared for kids ages 7+ though younger children can participate if a parent/guardian is present.  $30 per participant.

Registration coming soon!

Thanks to Downtown Cranford, the Turtle Back Zoo will be bringing some creepy crawly visitors to Downtown Cranford at 2pm!  Thanks to Beyond Dance for hosting our event!

http://www.downtowncranford.org

Cranford Recreation and Parks Department and the Cranford Community Connection. Crank up your Halloween creativity! Open to all Cranford residents. Winners judged by a committee for the following categories: Spookiest, Most Creative, All Around Favorite. Register by Thursday, October 13.

As part of the Scarecrow Stroll, Downtown Cranford would like to attempt a giant Domino run out of cereal boxes!  In partnership with the CFD, please drop off standard sized, unopened boxes of cereal at the DMC Office or Fire Department no later than October 14th.  In celebration, we will hold a

Virtual Opera Talks: Halloween at the Opera

A history of horror at the opera, presented by Tanisha Mitchell. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.

Downtown Cranford Scarecrow Stroll $13 special - polish change and two decorations for children under 12.  Please make an appointment by calling (908) 931-0222.

Join Franco at Venue 104 on Tuesday, October 18th from 3-5pm for complimentary cotton candy and temporary tattoos while supplies last!

Join the team at Sweet n' Fancy for a sweet treat class for kids on October 19th at 3pm.  Geared for kids ages 7+ though younger children can participate if a parent/guardian is present.  $30 per participant.

Registration coming soon!

Join us on October 19th at 6:30pm for a night of painting, trivia, light refreshments…and the upside down!

www.firemeupstudio.com/event/stranger-things-2022/

Cranford Community Center at 7:00 PM. Middle-grade author Harry Harvey will be joining us to share stories about his writing journey and answer questions.

Downtown Cranford event. Stop by Eastman Clock Plaza on Thursday, October 20th to listen to live music!

Stop by Eastman Clock Plaza on Thursday, October 27th to listen to live music!

It's Back to the Future Day in Downtown Cranford!  There will be two showings of Back to the Future at the Cranford Theater (tickets $5).  You will get to see the DeLorean starting at 4pm.  Sponsored by Sharon Steele - Coldwell Banker Realty

Livingston Avenue School PTA Family-Friendly Haunted House. The entire school will be transformed into "THE CRANFORD BIG-TOP CIRCUS". This event will support the PTA which works directly with Livingston Avenue School to provide everything that students need to be successful.

Let's do the time warp again!  Purchase your ticket to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, October 22nd.

Come join us at the Cranford Community Center at 10 am.

Downtown Cranford. On Saturday, October 22nd, join us for our Howl-o-ween parade!  Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Sponsored by Julie Murphy - Coldwell Banker Realty

Join Yvette's Dance School at 3pm for the Thrills & Chills Dance Fest!  Sponsored by Julie Murphy - Coldwell Banker Realty

Jersey Central Art Studios pumpkin carving content, parade of pumpkins (5:30 PM - 9:00 PM) and outdoor movie (starting at dusk).

www.jcas.org

Downtown Cranford is organizing three Candy Stroll days this year, as part of the Scarecrow Stroll celebration! Participants must purchase a bag for either the 3-5 PM Sensitive Strollers time slot or 6-8 PM time slot.

More Information Coming Soon!

Cranford Community Center

Scarecrow Stroll $13 special - polish change and two decorations for children under 12.  Please make an appointment by calling (908) 931-0222.

Join Franco at Venue 104 on Tuesday, October 25th from 3-5pm to try the complimentary candy apple station while supplies last!

Cranford Public Library at 4:00 PM. Drop in to create some Halloween-inspired art! This program is best suited to children ages 5+, but all are welcome. No registration is required.

Downtown Cranford event. Enjoy boos, brews and live blues at River & Rail Cantina on Wednesday, October 26th starting at 7pm!

It's Ghostbusters Day in Downtown Cranford!  Stop to check out the slime station at Fire Me Up!

More information coming soon!

Cranford Public Library at 10:00 AM. We've assembled a mix of craft and STEM grab and go kits, each containing the supplies required to tackle a fun new project! Kits are available on a first-come-first-served basis in the Children's Department, while supplies last.

The 22nd Annual Brian Jenkins Memorial Halloween Parade, Costume Contest, and Pumpkin' Chunkin' will be held on October 30th starting at 1:00 PM.

Downtown Cranford annual Apple Pie (or apple baked good) Contest!  Pre-registration strongly recommended.

http://www.downtowncranford.org