South Orange Downtown (SODT) is seeking a dedicated individuals to join our talented Board of Directors. We have 1 board position open for a Commercial Property Owner. Candidates must own commercial property in our downtown within the boundaries of the Special Improvement District (SID).

Under Cover Music Fest (UCMF) returns to South Orange Downtown (SODT) on Saturday, May 14 from 4-10pm, presented by Mark Murphy’s Music and Pollock Properties Group of Keller Williams. The fest will draw more than a thousand residents and visitors to the Sloan St. parking lot for an evening of great food, a bustling beer garden and FREE live music!

Jack Denelsbeck and Jonathan Javins have been at the helm of Pet Wants in South Orange for the past six years.What makes them a stand out is their inventory and how it’s turned around monthly, ensuring freshness.

South Orange Downtown is excited to announce the return of the Farmers Market for the 2022 season. Register here for the opportunity to become a vendor

Due to an increase in positive test cases and community transmission, Village President Sheena Collum signed an Executive Order requiring “an indoor mask mandate for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, in all public facilities and businesses in the Township of South Orange Village” which goes into effect immediately.

Thank you for supporting our local South Orange Downtown businesses throughout this pandemic. We can never thank the South Orange community enough for all your generosity and support. If you are looking for additional ways to continue to support our local small businesses (in addition to shopping locally), we hope you will consider donating to our non profit organization whose mission is to support our businesses and maintain a vibrant downtown.

Keep warm with the South Orange branded beanies and blankets. All proceeds will be used to help support South Orange Downtown programming, including holiday lighting, public art installations, events and downtown activation.

South Orange Downtown will be kicking off a very special Small Business Saturday on November 27th. More details coming soon! Check back for updates.

If you were unable able to join our virtual Annual Public Meeting on Wednesday, October 20th, check out the video below. Attendees learned more about South Orange Downtown’s rebrand, current programming and upcoming events. They also had an opportunity to hear from new and veteran business owners and share feedback.

The South Orange Village Center Alliance (SOVCA) today announced a new name - South Orange Downtown - and a major rebrand for the non-profit organization dedicated to making the downtown business district a vibrant place to live, work and enjoy.

Our non-profit organization that manages South Orange Downtown has an open board position for a resident of South Orange! If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity, our board offers a great opportunity to help support our downtown business district through events, promotions and community building.