• CRAFT SWAP

    SUN FEB 1 AT SEW LEANA

    Swap your unused craft items for fresh inspirations

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  • DOWNTOWN DIRECTORY

    SHOP | DINE | EXPERIENCE

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  • SHU Discounts

    Discover Downtown Deals

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  • BLACK HISTORY MONTH

    February in South Orange celebrates Black owned businesses with an event and an invitation to shop, dine, and support all month long.

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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.

upcoming events

Events
New Vendor Info Session at The Co-Lab
Jan 22
New Vendor Info Session at The Co-Lab
Embroidered Sweater Workshop
Jan 22
Embroidered Sweater Workshop
New Musical: Truth North
Jan 24
New Musical: Truth North
SOMA Affordable Art Artist Workshop
Jan 29
SOMA Affordable Art Artist Workshop
Art Journaling: Winter Visioning Circle
Jan 29
Art Journaling: Winter Visioning Circle
Craft Swap with Sew Leana
Feb 1
Craft Swap with Sew Leana
Knife Skills Class
Feb 4
Knife Skills Class
I Am You
Feb 5
I Am You
Stride for Your Mind
Feb 8
Stride for Your Mind
Gnocchi Cook N' Book
Feb 13
Gnocchi Cook N' Book
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Feb 18
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Paint Your Partner Party
Feb 20
Paint Your Partner Party
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News & Promotions

News & Promotions
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Join the SODT Board!
DOWNTOWN DEALS
DOWNTOWN DEALS
Take The safe Streets survey
Take The safe Streets survey
The Co-Lab Announces Grand Re-Opening with New Retail Model to Empower Local Makers
The Co-Lab Announces Grand Re-Opening with New Retail Model to Empower Local Makers
The Truth About Our Downtown: Strong, Growing, & Full of Opportunity
The Truth About Our Downtown: Strong, Growing, & Full of Opportunity
JOIN the Soma professional network
JOIN the Soma professional network
EXPERIENCE THE 2ND ANNUAL BEER FEST IN THE HEART OF SOUTH ORANGE
EXPERIENCE THE 2ND ANNUAL BEER FEST IN THE HEART OF SOUTH ORANGE
South Orange Public Library Celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month During September
South Orange Public Library Celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month During September
SOPL summer adventure
SOPL summer adventure
New Businesses in south orange downtown in 2024/2025
New Businesses in south orange downtown in 2024/2025
2025 South orange dog and cat licenses
2025 South orange dog and cat licenses
SOPD CHief of police Retirement Announcement
SOPD CHief of police Retirement Announcement
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
South Orange Downtown Welcomes New Board Members
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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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
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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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Join us for the official ribbon-cutting of Village Marketplace at 1 South Orange Ave on Tuesday, January 20 at 2PM ✂️🛒⁠ ⁠ Don't miss delicious food samples, tastings and special in-store discounts throughout the day!⁠ ⁠ Under new ownership, the stor
Check out South Mountain YMCA Future Makers at their first Maker’s Market on January 10th (this Saturday) from 3:30-5:30pm at AIR Aerial Fitness Studio (15 Valley St South Orange)⁠ ⁠ Learn about the new businesses popping up from our young mind
🧶 Swap your unused craft items for fresh inspiration 🧵 Join Sew Leana for the 3rd Annual Craft Swap on Sun Feb 1st 10AM - 4PM⁠ ⁠ Never got to that DIY project? Drop off your unused craft supplies and give them a new life.⁠ 📅 Item Drop Off Dates an