Autism Acceptance Basketball Exhibition Game
Join the South Orange Police Department in celebrating Autism Acceptance and the power of community!
They’re bringing people together for our 2nd Annual Basketball Game and you won’t want to miss it on Tuesday, April 28th at 7PM. This friendly matchup features the South Orange Police Department vs. the Seton Hall University Women’s Alumni Team.
This is more than just a game. It’s an opportunity to show support, raise awareness, and make a real impact.
This event also serves as a fundraiser for Nassan’s Place in East Orange, New Jersey. Over the past five years, the South Orange Police Department has proudly supported Nassan’s Place during Autism Awareness initiatives. Funds raised go directly toward providing summer camp opportunities for children, including those who may not otherwise be able to afford to attend.
Come out, cheer loudly, and stand with us to promote inclusion, understanding, and acceptance for individuals with autism.
How you can help:
• Attend the game and show your support
• Donate to help fund autism programs and resources
• Spread the word and bring friends & family
How to get tickets:
Pay at the door (cash or check)
Zelle in advance (Please give you name at check-in
Zelle: 862-837-0543
Tickets: $20
Children 12 & Under are free
SHU Students Free with ID
Entrepreneur Essentials: Unlocking NJ Grants For Small Business
Curious about what grants and funding opportunities are available for your small business in New Jersey? Join Michelle Osorio from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority on Thurs April 30th at 6PM for an informative session on navigating NJEDA’s small business programs. Learn how state grants and resources can support your business—from covering lease costs to funding improvements and growth initiatives—and gain insight into how to access these opportunities with confidence.
Mother’s day artistic jewelry workshop w/ the art boutique
Join The Art Boutique at The Co-Lab on Sat May 2nd for a special Mother’s Day Artistic Jewelry Workshop and create your own Infinity Love Brooch - a timeless piece made with your hands and your heart.
• No experience needed
• All materials included
• A cozy, creative afternoon with snacks & sodas
Spots are limited so reserve yours and make something truly special for mom (or with mom)
57 S Orange Ave
River Day
South Orange River Day is our annual, community gathering to clean up our section of the Rahway River while celebrating environmental awareness and education. This family friendly, volunteer, river clean up, and exhibitions happens Sunday, May 3rd, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Rain Date May 17th) at the Skate House by the pond in Meadowland Park (off Mead St.) in South Orange. For updates, registration info, and Rain Date notifications, follow South Orange Village and the South Orange Environmental Commission on social media @southorangevillage and @sogreenteam.
Save check in time in line, register in advance!
Activities, Exhibits, & Events
Volunteer River Clean Up with the Green Team & Environmental Commission
AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador
Electrify SOMA
Meat Me In The Middle
NJDEP, Wild on the Outside
SOMS Student Scientists-River Curriculum
South Orange Environmental Commission
South Orange Public Library
The Rahway River Watershed Association
Check in on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Skate House by the pond in Meadowland Park (off Mead St.) in South Orange. For updates, including Rain Date notification, follow the SOEC @sogreenteam, South OrangeVillage @southorangevillage, or check back with this page.
Kids Mother's Day Maker Class
Calling all kids who want to make Mom feel extra special! Join us for a hands-on workshop filled with sweet creations, thoughtful surprises, and a little bit of kindness for our community.
During this two-hour drop-off class, kids will mix, create, decorate, and assemble a collection of handmade goodies just for Mom (shhh… it’s a surprise!). Along the way, we’ll also work together on a small project to spread sweetness to other moms who could use a smile.
After all that hard work, we’ll celebrate with ice cream!
Perfect for ages 5–12. All materials included. Kids will leave with a bundle of handmade surprises ready for Mother’s Day.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Jus' Tacos
Join Jus’ Tacos for a fun celebration of Cinco de Mayo with family and friends on Tuesday, May 5th from 4PM-10PM in Spiotta Park.
Enjoy music, dancing, and delicious authentic Mexican antojitos by Jus’ Tacos.
Featured as part of Downtown on Display, celebrating local businesses with unique events just for you!
Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza
Tuesday, May 5th
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Mother’s day Family Jewelry Making Party with Craft Club Studio
This is a family event so please purchase a ticket for each person in your group.
Celebrate Mother's Day with the whole family at Craft Club Studio’s jewelry making party!
Bag charms, necklaces, bracelets, phone strap wristlets and more! Guests will each design and create their own one-of-a-kind peices of beaded jewelry. Make something for yourself, something for the person you came with, or both!
They have a wide selection of materials so kids and adults will go home with jewelry they truly love.
Pizza, wine & dessert provided but feel free to BYO fav drink!
Live Typewriter Poetry at The Co-Lab
LIVE TYPEWRITER POETRY by Annabelle Roses of @writing.on.roses at The Co-Lab on
Saturday, May 9 | 12–4PM
Looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day gift? Stop by The Co-Lab (57 S Orange Ave) for custom, on-the-spot poetry created just for you.
Watch a vintage typewriter turn words into a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
The Co-Lab | 57 South Orange Ave
Ravioli Cook n' Book at Kitchen a la Mode
Join Maria for an educational and delicious experience in our Cook n' Book Ravioli Class on Saturday May 11 at 6:30PM. Learn how to make sauce and Ravioli while discovering the story behind her book, 'On the Rocks', and her family's restaurant. The Primadonna Restaurant, a highly acclaimed Italian restaurant in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, iIt was known for its red sauce, meatballs, gnocchi, and signature fried zucchini. It was previously owned by Joseph Costanzo Jr. and operated from 1986 to 2002. A book titled "On the Rocks" by Maria Costanzo Palmer, Joseph Costanzo Jr.'s daughter, chronicles the restaurant's rise and fall
Don't miss this two-hour event including hands-on pasta making, dinner, and discussion with the award-winning author and expert in the culinary world.
Knife Skills at Kitchen a la Mode
Get a slice of the action and join Andrew Kit, owner of Kitchen a la Mode, for an unforgettable Knife Skills Class on Thurs May 14 at 6:30PM. This hands-on workshop will have you chopping, dicing, and mincing your way to kitchen perfection under expert guidance. Whether you're a kitchen novice or looking to refine your technique, you'll master essential cutting methods that transform your everyday cooking. Learn professional tricks to prep ingredients faster, safer, and with confidence. Spice up your cooking game and discover how proper knife skills unlock a whole new level of culinary creativity. Perfect for home cooks ready to level up!
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors
Studio Envie
Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration as Studio Envie opens its new location at 114 Valley Street on Wednesday, May 27 at 2PM.
Raised walking construction sites and fueled by a passion for design, Jennifer Carter is redefining the industry standard. Through Studio Envie, she works across every facet of interior design, uncovering and elevating the untapped potential within each home through thoughtful layouts, furniture, finishes, and details.
In collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors, and skilled tradespeople, Studio Envie brings each vision to life seamlessly and professionally, with an unwavering attention to detail.
Under Cover Music Fest
Under Cover Music Fest returns to South Orange on Saturday, May 30 from 2PM to 10PM at the Sloan Street Parking Lot for a full day of FREE live music and summer fun.
Enjoy eight cover bands with no cover charge, plus local food vendors, a kids zone, and a beer garden.
Rain Date: Sun May 31 12PM-8PM
Sound The Siren 5K Run/Walk
The South Orange Rescue Squad's "Sound The Siren" 5K Run / Walk is on Sun May 31st.
8:30 am: 5K Run (with optional 1.3 mile walking route)
9:30 am: Kids Fun Run (free!) & EMS Community Open House (free!)
After the 5K, Kids and adults alike can tour the ambulances, equipment and headquarters of the Rescue Squad and learn about EMS in South Orange and Maplewood. Free food and beverages will be provided, as well as activities and games for kids. Register now for discounted pricing: tinyurl.com/SORS5K
Farmers Market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN KICKOFF - CARIBBEAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: CARIBBEAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Kick off your summer with the vibrant sounds and energy of the Caribbean in Spiotta Park on Saturday, June 6 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This lively evening marks the start of the Downtown After Sundown Summer Live Music Series, featuring the rhythmic beats of steel pan, a DJ spinning Caribbean favorites, and high-energy dance performances by Concepts Dance Academy.
Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy local food, refreshing drinks, and an atmosphere full of rhythm and culture. Bring friends, bring family, and experience a joyful summer night filled with music, dance, and celebration in the heart of downtown.
Farmers Market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
Pride Under The Stars
Get ready. Pride Under the Stars returns to Spiotta Park on Friday, June 12 from 7PM - 11PM.
Join us for a night of music and dancing under the stars. All ages are welcome. Guests must be 21+ to drink.
More details to come.
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - SARAH HODD & THE DRIVE
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: Sarah Hodd + The Drive
Sarah Hodd + The Drive is an 8-piece powerhouse band, playing explosive covers and bluesy originals. It’s neo-soul meets rock n roll!! All driven by electric vocals, and a rocking band.
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors
Farmers Market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - FORGET THE WHALE
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: FORGET THE WHALE
An original, genre-bending pop/rock, NJ-based, female-fronted septet with catchy, singable tunes and backed by a brassy horn section.
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - TYCOON DOG
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: TYCOON DOG
Tycoon Dog is a seven-piece band that makes fun, family-friendly music touching on rock, blues, reggae, funk, soul, pop, hillbilly country and other vibes. Live and on the radio, they’ve thrilled audiences of all ages throughout the US for over 25 years.
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - BECKY CROSBY
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: BECKY CROSBY
Becky Crosby and her band are quickly making waves across the Tri-State music scene. Fronted by NYC-based pop rock artist Becky Crosby, the group is backed by a collective of exceptionally talented musicians who deliver tight, high-energy performances. Their sound blends pop rock with influences from jazz creating a vibrant, funky, and refreshingly eclectic style.
Together, Becky Crosby and her band have built a reputation for shows that are as fun as they are musically rich, captivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're drawn to catchy hooks, impressive musicianship, or simply a great night out, their upbeat, feel-good performances offer something for everyone.
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - JOE TAINO GROUP
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: joe taino group
Joe Taino Group delivers a high energy blend of blues, rock, and R&B with a distinct Latin influence. Led by longtime guitarist Joe Taino, the band brings decades of experience and a sound shaped by legends like B.B. King, Santana, and the Allman Brothers. Expect soulful guitar, rich rhythms, and a dynamic live performance rooted in classic blues with a modern edge.
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - ANDY LACKOW & MESS AROUND
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: ANDY LACKOW & MESS AROUND
Andy Lackow & Mess Around, a North Jersey based band, has been together for 10 years. They play an eclectic mix of Blues, Rock, Soul, Funk, Jazz and a little Country. They have performed at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, the Loft at SOPAC, Shawn’s Crazy Saloon, Crossroads, Montclair Brewery, Tierney’s Tavern, the Great Notch Inn, as well as outdoor festivals in Fort Lee, Trenton, Maplewood, Westfield, Cranford, Rahway, Robbinsville and the Downtown After Sundown Music Festival in South Orange.
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - ERIC & ALINA
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: eric & alina
Eric & Alina are an acoustic cover duo based in central NJ. Made up of Alina Bardaji on lead vocals and Eric Drylewicz on lead guitar, these two can provide everything from soulful R&B melodies to upbeat pop hits and classic rock. Formed in 2023, Eric and Alina have played at several venues across NJ and have refined their sound since then. Now two years later, they are excited to share their take on chart-topping hits with the folks of South Orange.
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - ELI BOLIN & ALLISON POSNER
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: ELI BOLIN & ALLISON POSNER
Eli & Allison have been making music together for nearly two decades. Equally comfortable with a full band or as an acoustic duo, their tight harmonies and love of melody shine through, whether performing originals or sing-along covers.
Together and apart, they have performed all over the New Jersey and NYC area, including the Bell House, Rockwood Music Hall, Arlene’s Grocery, The Bitter End, Pianos, The Living Room, Ars Nova, 54 Below, Green Room 42, SOPAC, the Woodland and even the middle of Times Square as part of the Broadway Buskers series.
Eli is an Emmy-nominated songwriter for his work with John Mulaney, with whom he wrote the songs for Original Cast Album: Co-op and John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch and has written music for Sesame Street for almost 15 years. Allison has been a fixture of Maplewood’s SOMA Rocks for the last four years and recently played Kerri Strug in the off-Broadway hit ‘The Magnificent Seven’, the cast album of which you can listen to HERE.
See & hear more of Allison’s work at her website: http://allisonposner.com
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - DAVID EASTON BAND
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: DAVID EASTON BAND
David Easton is on the move, at least when it comes to his music. He has traveled around the US performing everything from pop/rock to jazz standards. You name it, he can do it. A singer, songwriter and keyboard player, his talent and versatility are just a part of his family legacy. His father was a composer/conductor/arranger/pianist who studied under Paul Hindemith at Yale and wrote music for 20th Century Fox and NBC. His great uncle Louis Silvers, was an Oscar winning musician "One Night of Love" and the genius behind the score for the groundbreaking first “talking” movie “The Jazz Singer.” with Al Jolson (1927) and the composer of such classic songs as "April Showers".
New York and New Jersey music fans recognize David. He has played at The Bitter End, Downtime, The Triad, Don’t Tell Mama, Kavehaz and Birdland, The Knitting Factory, Hat City Kitchen, Maplewoodstock, Rails Steakhouse, Ryland Inn, Stonehouse, Liberty House, and Gladstone Tavern just to name a few. His originality sprang from many influences that range from The Beatles and Billy Joel to jazz and classical music.
Among David’s accomplishments are working as the keyboard player in the off-broadway smash hit "A Jew Grows In Brooklyn." which ran in NYC from 2006-2007, and being commissioned to write and perform an original song called “Change The Way You See Everything” as a companion to the best-selling book of the same name. In 2008, his band won 2nd place in an original music contest judged by Trish Frisbie and Eugene Foley. In 2010, they made it to the local finals of the Hard Rock Cafe Ambassadors of Rock Battle of The Bands.
He has a BA in Music/Philosophy from St. Lawrence University, studied classical piano with Lee Dell'Anno at Kent School, jazz with the late great Jaki Byard (Manhattan School of Music) and done workshops with jazz legends Billy Taylor and Barry Harris. Torn between his passion to compose and perform he was awarded first place in the Hutchinson piano competition two years in a row.
David has his own band that plays mostly in the New York/Tri-State area showcasing David’s original pop/rock music and covers. Whether you are looking for a funky chill band to rock an audience or for a jazz combo to play at a private party, or a solo "Piano man" David Easton is your guy.
Here are some of the members who play regularly with David Easton Band:
Drums - Poet, John Oakes, Steve Plesnarski
Bass - Jon Ru, Glenn Korzin
Guitar - Udi Levy , Rob Betrus,
Sax - Dan Perez
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - YVONNICK PRENÉ
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: YVONNICK PRENÉ
Yvonnick Prené is a professional jazz musician, bandleader, composer, and educator based in the greater New York City area. He is one of the most unique and innovative harmonicists on the scene today.
"When Prene plays the harmonica, it becomes a fully articulate vehicle for authentic emotional expression." JazzTimes Magazine
"With the strong program Prené has put together, Listen! truly lights up a room." New York City Jazz Record
"His sound is highly reminiscent of Thielemans, although Yvonnick’s approach is more modern, bebop and post-bop than Toots’ swing-based style." Hot House
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - LAREDO
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: LAREDO
Three Maplewood and South Orange residents have been making music for over 20 years as part of Walk the Dog and, more recently, as Laredo.
Laredo has performed at local restaurants and outdoor venues in Summit, South Orange, and Cranford, and, of course, a few times at Maplewoodstock, including a pinch-hit role when a band cancelled due to COVID. One day’s notice is not a problem for a band that knows over 100 tunes. Gary Shippy, drummer, is a co-founder of Maplewoodstock.
Laredo has some originals, but love to play covers from Dylan to Dawes and Croce to Carlile. They are often joined by guests from the local music scene and stock a few percussion instruments so young children can join the band at outdoor performances.
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - DOWN TO THE QUICK
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: DOWN TO THE QUICK
Down to the Quick is a high energy positive vibes funk and R&B band that feature its very own Punch em’ in the Nose horn section, soulful vocals, and grooving rhythm section. Drawing from soul funk classics like Billy Preston, The Blues Brothers, and Tower of Power to today’s style masters like Snarky Puppy and Volfpeck, Down to the Quick brings the funk.
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - VALARIE ADAMS & THE DIMENSIONS BAND
Join us in Spiotta Park for a summer of live music every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Enjoy a rotating mix of musical styles, great local talent, and a welcoming small town atmosphere. Bring a chair, gather with friends, and make the most of your Saturday evening. Pick up takeout or treats from local restaurants and enjoy them in the park while soaking in the sounds of summer.
This week featuring: VALARIE ADAMS & THE DIMENSIONS BAND
Valarie Adams & The Dimension Band is a premier live entertainment group known for high-energy performances that keep audiences dancing from start to finish. With a dynamic frontwoman, seasoned musicians, and a polished professional sound, the band creates unforgettable experiences for every event.
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
farmers market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June through October in the Sloan Street Parking Lot. Shop a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and other unique items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors.
The market runs from 1PM to 6PM and is held rain or shine.
Dates: Wednesdays June 3 - October 28
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors
Pet Portraits At Pet Wants
Pet Wants SOMA is hosting a pet photo day with Julia Maloof Verderosa on Sunday, April 26 from 11 AM to 3 PM at 63 South Orange Ave. Capture a special moment with your pet in a 10 minute photo session for $69, which includes one fully retouched high resolution image, perfect for Mother’s and Father’s Day gifts. Additional images and prints will be available for purchase. All animals are welcome, with accommodations available for sensitive pets. RSVP required.
Payment: $69.00 session fee must be paid in full ahead of time, via Venmo @julia - MaloofVerderosa or Via Paypal or Zelle @julia.verderosa@gmail.com
Sip & Support - A Mixer For New & Expecting Moms
Calling all new and expecting moms! Join us for a relaxed, fun, and informative day designed just for you. Explore a variety of local specialists set up fair-style so you can ask questions, discover resources, and connect at your own pace.
Enjoy:
Complimentary mocktails
Exclusive promos from participating experts
Onesie Station to customize a cute outfit for your little one
Opportunities to meet and mingle with other moms in your community
Take a break, sip, and leave feeling supported and inspired. Because motherhood is better with a village!
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Come one, come all! Maplewood Health Department will be hosting our annual Health Fair on Saturday, April 25 (10 am-1 pm @ DeHart Park).
Come snag your free health screenings, alongside preventative services such as mammograms and cholesterol screenings. There will be free food, prizes and giveaways from our wide array of sponsors - as well as free kids bike lessons from EZ-Ride and the Maplewood Police Department!
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY JEWELRY SALE
Our big spring jewelry sale returns, just in time for Mother’s Day, graduations, June weddings! Gifts for Mom and Grand Mom, cool aunties, sisters and brothers, best friends, and for you too is on Saturday April 25 10AM 5PM and Sunday April 26 1PM-4PM at the Baird Community Center.
There is something for everyone in our vast selection of jewelry, from vintage and fine to fun — earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches, watches — priced to sell. Bonus: your purchases benefit the South Orange Public Library.
Sign up to our email list for jewelry sales and other Friends events.
Please consider donating your no-longer-wanted jewelry — we are actively seeking jewelry donations for our next sale. Jewelry donations are accepted all year round: Details here.
An Intimate Evening With Eric Roberson (Book Signing & Live Performance)
The Love You Girl Foundation Presents: A book signing and live performance with New Jersey’s own Eric Roberson.
Please join Love You Girl for an exclusive evening with New Jersey’s own Eric Roberson where he will be signing a copy of his latest book Beautifully Allover The Place. Best of all is knowing all funds raised will help to support the foundations mission and ministry. Tickets are required for this event. Price includes your autographed book, a live performance and light refreshments.
Featured as part of Downtown on Display, celebrating local businesses with unique events just for you!
Location: Love You Girl Boutique, Events & More
76 S Orange Ave Suite 02 South Orange, NJ 07079
Food Stroll
The South Orange Downtown Food Stroll returns on Sunday, April 19 from 12PM to 4PM. Starting in Spiotta Park, this event invites guests to explore downtown while sampling bites from a variety of local restaurants and eateries.
Stroll from stop to stop, discover new favorites, and enjoy an afternoon celebrating South Orange’s dining scene. Plus don’t miss shopping deals and drink specials! Wristbands are on sale now to experience it all.
Love My Pup
To once again celebrate National Puppy Day, the Meadowland Park Conservancy invites dogs of all shapes and sizes to come to the base of Flood’s Hill for the 6th Annual Love My Pup…Love My Park! event on April 18th between 10am and Noon.
Partnering with South Orange Village’s Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the MPC event will offer free photos of pups and their humans, treats, music and a rabies clinic for any pups who need, all free. Plus every pup photographed will have the chance to win prizes from several local businesses. All who attend are encouraged to bring unopened dog and cat food, which will be donated to a local shelter. Note that only pups who are licensed will be eligible for the free rabies shots.
Health Fair
Join the Maplewood and South Orange Health Department for the annual Health Fair on Saturday, April 25, from 10am - 1pm at DeHart Park. This free community event will offer a variety of health screenings and preventative services, including mammograms and cholesterol checks. Attendees can also enjoy free food, giveaways, and prizes from local sponsors, along with activities for all ages, including free bike lessons for kids led by the Maplewood Police Department.
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors
Can Youth Voters Energize Us in 2026? Community Conversation
Join the community conversation, “Can Youth Voters Energize Us in 2026?” on Sunday, April 12 at First Presbyterian & Trinity Church, 111 Irvington Ave in South Orange. This engaging civics dialogue invites students to share their perspectives and vision for the future in an open forum led by Jason Bing, Superintendent of the South Orange Maplewood School District.
A buffet lunch will be served beginning at 12 PM, followed by music and introductions at 1 PM, with the discussion starting shortly after. This event is part of the 11th Yamba Manley Lecture and welcomes students, educators, and community members to take part in a thoughtful and inspiring exchange.
Lenten Fridays Fish Dinners
Join The Episcopal Church of St. Andrew & Holy Communion for their Lenten Friday Fish Dinners, featuring both baked and fried fish on select Fridays throughout the season. Dinner will be served from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on February 20 and 27, and March 6, 13, 20, and 27. Each meal includes two sides and a beverage, with fish specials available most Fridays and desserts offered for an additional cost. Pricing is $20 for adults and $10 for children, with a small additional fee for credit card purchases. Guests are welcome to dine in or take advantage of convenient carry-out options. The dinners will be held at 160 W. South Orange Avenue. For more information, call 973-263-2355.
Box Office Cinemas Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wed March 25th at 2PM to celebrate the reopening of the movie theater at SOPAC with its new operator, Box Office Cinemas. With more than 40 years of experience and locations across New York and New Jersey, Box Office Cinemas brings a new chapter to this beloved downtown theater and a renewed moviegoing experience for the community. Please meet at 1 SOPAC Way to join the festivities.
Wold Cup Business Enrichment & Networking Event
Alert: South Orange Downtown Business Owners join us for our next business enrichment and networking event to learn more about how to get World Cup ready!
Watershed Literary Event w/ Nicole Cooley & Gabriella D’Italia
Watershed Literary Events will kick off its 2026 season with a reading featuring poet Nicole Cooley and memoirist Gabriella D’Italia. The event takes place on Sunday, March 22, at 3 pm in the Skate House, located at the intersection of Mead Street and Meadowbrook Lane in South Orange. Watershed is sponsored by the South Orange Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the Meadowland Park Conservancy. All readings are free and open to the public.
Nicole Cooley is the author of seven poetry collections, including most recently Mother Water Ash (LSU Press, 2024) and Trash: Poems, forthcoming from Alice James Books in 2027. Her work has appeared in journals such as Poetry, Field, Ploughshares, Poetry Northwest, The Paris Review, PEN America, The Missouri Review, and The Nation. Cooley’s work is fueled by her obsessions, her love for “research rabbit holes, dictionaries, places like clock museums where I can lose myself in another world.” Her upcoming book, Trash, focuses on grief, existential anxiety, and the things we throw away. Cooley grew up in New Orleans, where she attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts for high school. She currently teaches in the MFA Program in Creative Writing and Literary Translation at Queens College, City University of New York, and lives in Glen Ridge with her husband and daughters.
Gabriella D’Italia is an interdisciplinary, award-winning fine artist, writer, and Master Gardener. Her work explores home, nature, female identity, and the contributions of these environments to our human wisdom and sustenance. Her recently published memoir, Getting Dressed In The Dark: An Artist's Way Home (Unsolicited Press, 2025) was called “strikingly intimate and beautifully layered” by Emmy-winning director Lana Wilson, who praises it for exploring “how the act of making art is inseparable from the act of living.” D’Italia is best known for her feminist fiber works and multimedia collage; she has exhibited internationally at biennials, salons, embassies, and galleries. A Morristown native, she received her BA through St. John’s College Great Books Program before moving to New England, where she worked for two decades in costume design and quilting. She currently lives in Mt. Tabor, New Jersey.
Now in its eighth year of programming, Watershed Literary Events promotes the work of a talented and diverse array of writers with a New Jersey connection. For more information, contact arts@southorange.org.
Photo credits: Megan Balcom (Gabriella D’Italia) Alex Hinton (Nicole Cooley)
Spring Equinox Celebration at The Botanica Boutique
Join The Botanica Boutique at 70 Taylor Place in celebrating the Spring Equinox with an evening rooted in ritual, renewal, and local creativity. Guests are invited to enjoy Tarot readings ($30 per reading) by Isabel Mares, offering intuitive insight for the season ahead at thirty dollars per reading, along with sweet treats from Bakes by Izzy.
Attendees can also sample The Botanica Boutique’s new herbal tea line, The Ritual Collection, thoughtfully crafted to support mindful daily practices. Throughout the event, enjoy 10% off all shop purchases and take time to explore the space, connect, and welcome the shift into spring.
This special gathering is featured as part of Downtown on Display, celebrating local businesses through thoughtfully curated experiences created just for the community.
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors
Detox & Retox: Mat Pilates Class
We’ll move, stretch, and shake (just a little ) through a fun, feel-good 45-minute mat Pilates class that leaves you glowing, energized, and saying “okayyy core!” Then it’s time to trade mats for pours, stay, sip, and mingle at our bubbly mimosa bar. Strong body, sparkling spirit.
And don’t run off — keep the vibes going and join us for brunch after!
Felina Steak South Orange
101 S Orange Ave
Sip & Savor: A Cakebread Wine Dinner
Felina Steak (101 W Orange Ave) is hosting a Savor & Sip.
Join us for a special dinner featuring Cakebread Cellars wines, paired with a chef-curated menu that highlights seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and classic Napa elegance.
Menu
Course 1
Fluke Crudo .
Fennel, Blood Orange, Micro Chive
Paired Perfectly with
North Coast Sauvignon Blanc
Course 2
Lobster
Risotto, Baby Kale, Parmesan
Paired Perfectly with
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Course 3
Herb Roasted Porchetta
Polenta, Madeira Reduction
Paired Perfectly with
Napa Valley Merlot
Course 4
Dry-Aged Striploin
Potato Pave, Garlic Spinach, Bordelaise
Paired Perfectly with
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Dessert
Chefs’ selection of Petit Fours
Spring Fling at The Learning Experience
Lose an hour and gain a free morning of fun at The Learning Experience’s Spring Fling on Sunday, March 8 from 10AM to 12PM. Families are invited to shake off the winter chill and enjoy a lively morning filled with storytime, hands-on crafts, sweet treats, and special giveaways.
Settle in for storytime with Ms. Keisha from the South Orange Public Library and The ChatterBox Books, then stick around for creative activities and snacks from Bakes by Izzy. It is the perfect excuse to get out of the house, welcome the new season, and spend a relaxed Sunday morning together.
This event is free and open to all ages and takes place at The Learning Experience, 109 W South Orange Ave. Spring Fling is featured as part of Downtown on Display, celebrating local businesses through unique community events.
SIP & SAVOR: A CAKEBREAD WINE DINNER
Sip, Savor, and Unwind!
Join us for a special dinner for featuring Cakebread Cellars wines, paired with a chef-curated menu that highlights seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and classic Napa elegance!
Stroll, taste, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where flavors shine and good vibes flow, perfect for a night out with friends or a cozy date night. Tickets are $125 per person. Cheers to indulging your senses!
Felina Steak South Orange
101 W South Orange Ave
Lunar fest
Lunar Fest NJ Returns to Maplewood for Its Seventh Year, Celebrating Culture, Community, and the Arrival of Spring
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. – On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Lunar Fest NJ returns to The Woodland (60 Woodland
Road) for its 7th annual celebration of the Lunar New Year, marking the arrival of spring and the beginning
of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. Organized by SOMA Cross Cultural Works, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, the festival will celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse.
In lunisolar tradition, the Horse symbolizes energy, independence, strength, and perseverance. The Fire
Horse, in particular, represents a time of bold change, forward momentum, and new
opportunities—making it a fitting theme for a community celebration rooted in connection, creativity, and
growth.
Running from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., this free, family-friendly festival will feature cultural performances,
interactive children’s activities, local AAPI vendors, and festive foods. Lunar Fest NJ highlights traditions from
across the Asian diaspora and invites the wider community to come together in celebration and learning.
Since its founding in 2019, Lunar Fest NJ has grown into a beloved annual tradition in the SOMA community,
drawing hundreds of attendees each year and fostering cross-cultural understanding through art, performance,
and shared experience.
The 2026 festival is made possible through the generous support of community partners and sponsors,
including SOMA Cross Cultural Works, Maplewood Arts & Recreation, and Seton Hall University.
Get Involved:
Community support is essential to keeping Lunar Fest NJ free and accessible.
● Volunteer: Community members are invited to assist with event planning and day-of activities. Contact
lunarfestnj@somaccw.org.
● Donate: Donations are tax-deductible and directly support festival programming. Donate via Venmo
@soma-ccw.
● Sponsor: Local businesses and organizations can gain meaningful visibility by sponsoring Lunar Fest
NJ. Sponsorship inquiries may be directed to lunarfestnj@somaccw.org.
● Press photos are available here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1y9RMBw3RtPS0_cmxCftEcscQTB9MYN6W
For event updates, follow Lunar Fest NJ on Facebook and Instagram.
Contact:
lunarfestnj@somaccw.org
Black History Month Paint & Sip
Join South Orange Downtown, South Orange Village, and CINC on Saturday, February 28 from 6PM to 8PM to celebrate culture, creativity, and community at our Black History Month Paint and Sip. Enjoy an engaging evening of art and connection with music by DJ Terry setting the tone as you paint, mingle, and celebrate together.
The cost is $10 per person plus processing fees. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be provided.
Advance sign up is required and space is limited. Come create, celebrate, and enjoy a meaningful night honoring Black history through art and community.
Celebrate Galentine's Day with Love You Girl Boutique
Celebrate Galentine’s Day on Sat Feb 28 from 11AM - 6PM with Love You Girl Boutique at 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 02. Enjoy complimentary beverages, festive vibes, and a special goodie bag while supplies last. Bring a friend, shop together, and celebrate friendship in style.
Erasing South Orange Borders Black History Month Run
Erasing South Orange’s Borders
Black History Month Run/Walk — Saturdays in February
Join South Orange resident Stephanie Lawson Muhammad, founder of Erasing Essex’s Borders, for a powerful guided run/walk exploring the historic borders that shaped South Orange—and how those boundaries have impacted African Americans over the past 150 years.
Each route is approximately 3.1 miles (5K) and highlights meaningful locations and landmarks tied to the African American experience in Essex County.
Saturdays: February 7, 21 & 28
Run: 8:00 AM
Walk: 1:00 PM
Free & open to the public
Advance registration requested:
https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/south-orange-village-township-nj/catalog
Routes will be published here:
https://erasingessexsborders.com
Bonus Run!
A separate Black History Month Run with the SOMA Fox Running Club takes place on Saturday, February 14 at 8:00 AM.
More info: https://www.somafoxrunningclub.org
Move your body. Learn local history. Walk (or run) with purpose.
Little Readers, Big History at SOPL (Baird Location)
Join the South Orange Public Library on Wednesdays in February at 4PM at the Baird Library for a special Black History Month storytime series featuring beloved children’s books read by South Orange community leaders and author J. Read.
Feb. 25 – Sydney’s Big Speech by Malcolm Newsome
Read by Mayor Sheena Collum
Through stories of courage, creativity, and community, we’re honoring Black history in a way that’s meaningful for our youngest readers—and joyful for the whole family.
Free and open to all.
Mini Brush Bedazzling Kid Workshop
The Craft Club Studio is hosting a mini bush bedazzling workshop for kids on February 24th from 1:30pm-3:30pm.
It's a SOMA district half-day...let's get crafty together!
First we'll learn the art of working with rhinestones, then we'll get to work bedazzling a mini hair brush with gems, charms and beads.
Everyone will go home with a gorgeous and functional new brush!
My Black is Beautiful
South Orange Middle School presents the annual My Black is Beautiful! A Celebration of Black History through the Arts. This vibrant and multifaceted event pays homage to the rich and diverse heritage of Black culture, achievements, and contributions. Serving as a powerful platform to showcase students’ various artistic expressions. This celebration engages music, dance, visual arts, literature, and more.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIS PROGRAM
This event will feature music, poetry, and dance performances by students and guest artists as a way to celebrate Black culture, arts, and achievements. We anticipate attendance from students, parents, teachers, and members of the local community.
At SOMS, we recognize and affirm the identities of our racially and economically diverse student population. This performance is an impactful way to educate the SOMA community about the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history as well as celebrate our students’ talents. In order to make this event successful, we are seeking financial assistance from community sponsors. Your beneficial contributions will go directly towards covering event expenses, such as program printing, audio visual equipment, and other logistical needs. More importantly, your support and collaboration will allow us to continue to provide the SOMA community with cultural diversity events. As a show of gratitude, we are pleased to offer visibility and recognition for your company through an advertisement in our event program and social media promotion. Please see the provided information on the corporate sponsorship levels.
We believe that your commitment to supporting educational and cultural initiatives aligns with the values of our school and community. Your involvement will not only make a positive impact on our students but also contribute to the overall success of this event.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, please fill out the attached form, and mail or drop off your donation. If you are unable to make a donation, we do hope you will consider supporting by attending the performance. We look forward to making the SOMS Black History Month performance a memorable and enriching experience for the entire community. All donations can be made payable and mailed to: South Orange Middle School c/o South Orange Middle School 70 N. Ridgewood Road South Orange, NJ 07079
Community Partnerships Platinum- $500.00+
*Tax Receipt Provided
*Company listed in all printed program materials (full page)
*Company name printed on all flyers and any advertisements
*Social media recognition
2 VIPS Tickets to the event and reception on 2/21/26
Gold Level Sponsor-$300.00+
*Tax Receipt Provided
*Company listed in all printed program materials (full page)
*Social media recognition (multiple platforms)
2 Tickets to the Event on 2/21/26
Silver Level Sponsor-$100.00+
*Tax Receipt Provided
*Company listed in all printed program materials (quarter page)
Bronze Level Sponsor-$50.00+
*Tax Receipt Provided
*company listed in all printed program materials
We invite you to join us in support of our endeavor to ensure that our community has access to meaningful artistic and educational opportunities, and with your help, we can make it happen!
South Orange Middle School and the SOMS HSA is a 501(c) (3) and your donations are tax-deductible.
Paint Your Partner Party
Craft Club Studio (122 S Orange Ave, South Orange) is hosting a paint your partner party on February 20th from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Grab your partner (husband, wife, bestie, sister) and come paint each other!
Absolutely no skills needed! Each couple will sit across from eachother and paint a portrait of the other. We'll provide canvases, paint and everything you need to let the creativity flow.
At the end of the night, we'll take turns dramatically turning our canvases around!
Come show off your skills or make us laugh! It's guarenteed to be an amazing night out no matter what.
We'll provide wine and snacks but feel free to BYO your fav beverage too!
Little Readers, Big History at SOPL (Baird Location)
Join the South Orange Public Library on Wednesdays in February at 4PM at the Baird Library for a special Black History Month storytime series featuring beloved children’s books read by South Orange community leaders and author J. Read.
Feb. 18 – My Hair Is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Read by Councilwoman Olivia Lewis-Chang
Feb. 25 – Sydney’s Big Speech by Malcolm Newsome
Read by Mayor Sheena Collum
Through stories of courage, creativity, and community, we’re honoring Black history in a way that’s meaningful for our youngest readers—and joyful for the whole family.
Free and open to all.
South Orange Downtown Monthly Board Meeting
Join South Orange Downtown's monthly board meeting with staff and the board of directors