• Under Cover Music Fest

    Sat May 30th 2PM-10PM

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  • Downtown Wellness Challenge

    A month-long challenge to explore local wellness spots, earn stamps, and win prizes

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  • celebrate aapi month

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  • FARMERS MARKET

    WEDNESDAYS 1PM-6PM STARTING JUN 3 THROUGH OCT 28

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  • DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN

    SATURDAYS JUN 6 - SEPT 5

    6:30PM-8:30PM

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  • DOWNTOWN DIRECTORY

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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
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
May 20
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Studio Envie
May 27
Studio Envie
Under Cover Music Fest
May 30
Under Cover Music Fest
Sound The Siren 5K Run/Walk
May 31
Sound The Siren 5K Run/Walk
Farmers Market
Jun 3
Farmers Market
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN KICKOFF - CARIBBEAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Jun 6
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN KICKOFF - CARIBBEAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Farmers Market
Jun 10
Farmers Market
Pride Under The Stars
Jun 12
Pride Under The Stars
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - SARAH HODD & THE DRIVE
Jun 13
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - SARAH HODD & THE DRIVE
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Jun 17
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Farmers Market
Jun 17
Farmers Market
End of School Party w/ Soma Sweets
Jun 18
End of School Party w/ Soma Sweets
All Events

News & Promotions

News & Promotions
downtown wellness challenge
downtown wellness challenge
CINC - Call for art submissions
CINC - Call for art submissions
SOUTH ORANGE DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ANNUAL FOOD STROLL ON APRIL 19
SOUTH ORANGE DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ANNUAL FOOD STROLL ON APRIL 19
Fire Impacts local businesses in downtown south orange
Fire Impacts local businesses in downtown south orange
South Orange Village Bike Plan Community Survey
South Orange Village Bike Plan Community Survey
Future Makers: A Free Entrepreneurial Program from the south mountain ymca
Future Makers: A Free Entrepreneurial Program from the south mountain ymca
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
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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
All News & Promotions

HOW TO OPEN A BUSINESS IN SOUTH ORANGE

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🏋️‍♂️ The Downtown Wellness Challenge is underway through May 31!⁠ There’s still plenty of time to explore local wellness spots, try something new, and earn stamps for a chance to win prizes 🏆️⁠ ⁠ 🌟 HOW IT WORKS⁠ • Grab a challenge