Today's Spooky House in Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ — While some Halloween traditions have been curtailed, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate safely. For instance, you can driver around Cranford, Westfield, and Maplewood and look at the homes and businesses entered in those towns' respective decorating contests. (Westfield lists more than 50 addresses to check out.)

Sharon Berger sent in this photo of her very seasonally appropriate decor on South Union Avenue Cranford.

You, too, can also send a photo to Patch of your cute home or business (when sending via this email address, please specify the street, town, and give us permission from the photographer to post it. Only submit one .jpg attachment, please).

The deadline to join the house decorating contest in Cranford passed already, but keep your eyes open: the houses will be judged between Oct. 19 and Oct. 23. Categories include spookiest, most creative, and "all around favorite."

If you're looking for contests and activities in Cranford, click here for a list of Cranford and area contests and activities, as well as local pumpkin patches.

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