• CRAFT SWAP

    SUN FEB 1 AT SEW LEANA

    Swap your unused craft items for fresh inspirations

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  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    Everything you need to celebrate right here in South Orange

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  • BLACK HISTORY MONTH

    February in South Orange celebrates Black owned businesses

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  • SUPER BOWL 2026 guide

    ENJOY THE BIG GAME LOCALLY

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  • DOWNTOWN DIRECTORY

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  • SHU Discounts

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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
Craft Swap with Sew Leana
Feb 1
Craft Swap with Sew Leana
Pet Wants: Pet Portrait Pop Up
Feb 1
Pet Wants: Pet Portrait Pop Up
Little Readers, Big History at SOPL (Baird Location)
Feb 4
Little Readers, Big History at SOPL (Baird Location)
Knife Skills Class
Feb 4
Knife Skills Class
I Am You
Feb 5
I Am You
Craft Club Studio: Fake Cake Heart Box Workshop
Feb 5
Craft Club Studio: Fake Cake Heart Box Workshop
Oh Canary!: Paint Your Partner
Feb 5
Oh Canary!: Paint Your Partner
Friends Of The South Orange Public Library Valentine's Day Jewelry Sale
Feb 7
Friends Of The South Orange Public Library Valentine's Day Jewelry Sale
Stride for Your Mind
Feb 8
Stride for Your Mind
Little Readers, Big History at SOPL (Baird Location)
Feb 11
Little Readers, Big History at SOPL (Baird Location)
The Art Boutique: Friendship Macrame Magnetic Bracelet Galentine Celebration
Feb 11
The Art Boutique: Friendship Macrame Magnetic Bracelet Galentine Celebration
Neighbor’s Wine Shop Galentine’s Pop Up Tasting
Feb 12
Neighbor’s Wine Shop Galentine’s Pop Up Tasting
All Events

News & Promotions

News & Promotions
South Orange Declares snow emergency
South Orange Declares snow emergency
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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
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HOW TO OPEN A BUSINESS IN SOUTH ORANGE

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🧶✨Craft Swap is tomorrow Sun, Feb 1st from 10am-4pm Stop by Sew Leana, 12 W S Orange Ave (2nd fl) to browse, swap, and get inspired 🎨🧵 Free to attend. Don’t miss it!