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Welcome to
South Orange
Downtown!

South Orange Downtown is a vibrant community filled with a diverse mix of businesses who all offer a unique experience. Food lovers can indulge in cuisine from all over the world. Many of the retailers offer a personalized shopping experience and enrichment classes where you can learn anything from playing an instrument to making floral arrangements. Come experience the arts at SOPAC, watch a movie at the cinema or attend one of the many free community events. We invite you to shop, dine and experience South Orange Downtown.

News & Promotions

News & Promotions
South Orange Downtown Spotlighted in Village Green for Growing Small Business Scene
South Orange Downtown Spotlighted in Village Green for Growing Small Business Scene
Celebrate Valentine's Day in South Orange
Celebrate Valentine's Day in South Orange
How to Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday in South Orange Downtown
How to Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday in South Orange Downtown
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South Orange Downtown Welcomes New Board Members
A Look Ahead - 2025 SODT Calendar of Events
A Look Ahead - 2025 SODT Calendar of Events
2025 Annual Public Meeting Recap
2025 Annual Public Meeting Recap
We're Hiring!
We're Hiring!
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South Orange Celebrates SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY with an EXCITING STREET FAIR, DOWNTOWN PROMOS & ICE SKATING
SOPAC Survey
SOPAC Survey
Meadowland Park Conservancy Needs Your Help
Meadowland Park Conservancy Needs Your Help
South Orange Chiropractic Center hosts weekly Giveaway at Farmers Market
South Orange Chiropractic Center hosts weekly Giveaway at Farmers Market
Insiders Pour Tour AT the South Orange Beer Festival
Insiders Pour Tour AT the South Orange Beer Festival
GameChanger Coming to South Orange in October
GameChanger Coming to South Orange in October
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Join the SODT Board!
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RFP: Supplemental Sanitation Services
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RFQ: Friendship Circle Project
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SO Senior Advisory Committee (SOSAC) meets with Public Works
South Orange Downtown Restaurants featured in NJ Monthly
South Orange Downtown Restaurants featured in NJ Monthly
Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday with Downtown Businesses & SOPL
Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday with Downtown Businesses & SOPL
Join the Board of The Co-Lab at South Orange! 
Join the Board of The Co-Lab at South Orange! 
Downtown After Sundown: A Community Tradition Returns June 8
Downtown After Sundown: A Community Tradition Returns June 8
South Orange Downtown Farmers Market Returns June 5th
South Orange Downtown Farmers Market Returns June 5th
Non-Profit Job Opportunities
Non-Profit Job Opportunities
SODT Welcomes New Business
SODT Welcomes New Business
Food Stroll & Pub Crawl Returns April 21
Food Stroll & Pub Crawl Returns April 21
How to Enjoy The Super Bowl in South Orange Downtown
How to Enjoy The Super Bowl in South Orange Downtown
South Orange Downtown Celebrates Black History Month
South Orange Downtown Celebrates Black History Month
The Co-Lab Jan/Feb Pop Up Calendar is Now OPEN
The Co-Lab Jan/Feb Pop Up Calendar is Now OPEN
The Order makes NJ.com's list of Best Coffee Shops in NJ
The Order makes NJ.com's list of Best Coffee Shops in NJ
The Botanica Boutique Celebrates Their Grand Opening Fri Dec 1st
The Botanica Boutique Celebrates Their Grand Opening Fri Dec 1st

upcoming events

Events
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Apr 6
Pet Portrait Pop up at PetWantsSoma
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ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL
Apr 7
ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL

Experience top new films plus pre-release studio movies, with live filmmaker and actor discussions!

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Kitchen a la Mode: Mozzarella Making Experience
Apr 9
Kitchen a la Mode: Mozzarella Making Experience

Make mozzarella with Kitchen a la Mode!

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ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL
Apr 14
ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL

Experience top new films plus pre-release studio movies, with live filmmaker and actor discussions!

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South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Apr 16
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting

Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors

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ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL
Apr 21
ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL

Experience top new films plus pre-release studio movies, with live filmmaker and actor discussions!

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Wildly Floral Co. Mini Flower Arranging Workshop
Apr 26
Wildly Floral Co. Mini Flower Arranging Workshop

Try a mini flower arranging workshop!

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Book Swap
Apr 26
Book Swap

Join the South Orange Library book swap!

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South Orange Downtown Food Stroll
Apr 27
South Orange Downtown Food Stroll

Sample over a dozen local eateries at the South Orange Downtown Food Stroll!

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ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL
Apr 28
ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL

Experience top new films plus pre-release studio movies, with live filmmaker and actor discussions!

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May 3
Spring Jewelry Sale
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"Sound the Siren" 5K Run/Walk
May 4
"Sound the Siren" 5K Run/Walk

Join the South Orange Rescue Squad for their “Sound the Siren” 5K run/walk!

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ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL
May 5
ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL

Experience top new films plus pre-release studio movies, with live filmmaker and actor discussions!

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South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
May 21
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting

Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors

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Pride Under the Stars - Dance Party in South Orange
Jun 13
Pride Under the Stars - Dance Party in South Orange

Celebrate Pride Month under the stars!

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South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Jun 18
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting

Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors

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South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Jul 16
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting

Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors

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South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Sep 17
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting

Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors

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South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Oct 15
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting

Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors

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South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Nov 19
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting

Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors

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South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Dec 17
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting

Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors

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HOW TO OPEN A BUSINESS IN SOUTH ORANGE

Join the community of diverse businesses that make up our downtown!

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