• Spooky Spiotta

    HALLOWEEN EVENT

    Sun Oct 26 11AM - 1PM

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  • HATS OFF TO DOWNTOWN

    SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

    FRIDAY NOV 14TH 5PM - 8PM

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  • SHU Discounts

    Discover Downtown Deals

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  • FARMERS MARKET WEDNESDAYS

    THROUGH OCTOBER 1PM-6PM

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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
Cornhole'OWeen Tournament
Oct 25
Cornhole'OWeen Tournament
Spooky Spiotta
Oct 26
Spooky Spiotta
Día de los Muertos
Oct 26
Día de los Muertos
South Orange Downtown Farmers Market
Oct 29
South Orange Downtown Farmers Market
Studio Tour SOMA 2025
Nov 1
Studio Tour SOMA 2025
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Nov 1
22nd Annual Studio Tour SOMA
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Nov 2
22nd Annual Studio Tour SOMA
Movies at the Baird
Nov 7
Movies at the Baird
JESPY Trivia Night
Nov 9
JESPY Trivia Night
The Last Waltz Celebration: Featuring The THE BAND Band & Special Guests
Nov 14
The Last Waltz Celebration: Featuring The THE BAND Band & Special Guests
Holiday Jewelry Sale
Nov 15
Holiday Jewelry Sale
Community Planting Day
Nov 16
Community Planting Day
All Events

News & Promotions

News & Promotions
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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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
All News & Promotions

HOW TO OPEN A BUSINESS IN SOUTH ORANGE

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Edith Villavicencio, owner of Garden of Edith and Jus' Tacos, from Sunday Oct 26 to Sunday, Nov 2. Edith is creating an Ofrenda at Spiotta Park and we invite the community to bring a photo in memory of their l
The South Orange Farmers Market is on TODAY, rain or shine Wednesday, October 22 from 1–6PM 🍎🥖🫑 Some vendors will stay open a little later until 6:30PM!⁠ ⁠ 🛒 It’s the last month of the market season so don’t miss your chance to