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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
Under Cover Music Fest
May 31
Under Cover Music Fest

Join South Orange Downtown in the Sloan St Lot for Under Cover Music Fest!

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May 31
Wildly Early Summer Blooms Workshop
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May 31
Indigo Road Studio - TRY IT CLASS
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May 31
SOPAC's Dead on Live
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Jun 1
2025 North Jersey Pride Run
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Jun 1
Momentum Dance Academy Presents: Momentum in Motion
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Jun 1
Watershed Literary Event: Peter Murphy, Joel Dias-Porter, Karen Z Duffy, and Moneeba Khan
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South Orange Downtown Farmers Market
Jun 4
South Orange Downtown Farmers Market

Visit the South Orange Downtown Farmers Market!

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Jun 4
FreeWalkers - Montrose neighborhood and Grove Park
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Jun 4
Skate House Sessions
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Jun 4
Laughs in the Loft - Stand Up for Pride!
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Columbia High School Film & Animation Showcase
Jun 6
Columbia High School Film & Animation Showcase

Join CHS for their film & animation showcase!

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Jun 6
Craft Club Studio - Book Bedazzling Workshop
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Jun 6
An Evening with Avery*Sunshine
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Jun 7
Air Aerial Fitness - The Wellness Recharge: A Visionary Collective Collaboration Event
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Jun 7
Downtown after sundown - Viva flamenco
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Jun 7
Joe DeRosa
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Jun 10
Craft Club Studio - Bedazzled Room Sign Workshop
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Jun 11
Skate House Sessions
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Jun 11
The Co-Lab - Beaded Butterfly Workshop - Part 1
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Jun 12
Share The Love with Darlene Love
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Jun 12
Craft Club Studio - Cactus Cake Decorating Class
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Jun 13
Kitchen a la Mode - Knife Skills Class
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Jun 13
Once Upon a SLAY - A Disney Drag Spectacular
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Pride Under the Stars - Dance Party in South Orange
Jun 13
Pride Under the Stars - Dance Party in South Orange

Celebrate Pride Month under the stars!

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Jun 14
Craft club studio - Father's Day "Under the Sea" Family Cookie Decorating Class
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Jun 14
Papillon 25 - National Bourbon Day
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Jun 14
I.DanceChella - A Festival of Dance and Music
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Jun 14
Fifth Annual South Orange Cornhole Classic
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Jun 14
Air Aerial Fitness - AIR® Classic: An Entry Level Workshop for Ages 45+
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News & Promotions

News & Promotions
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2025 South orange dog and cat licenses
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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
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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
South Orange Downtown Farmers Market Returns June 5th
South Orange Downtown Farmers Market Returns June 5th
Non-Profit Job Opportunities
Non-Profit Job Opportunities
SODT Welcomes New Business
SODT Welcomes New Business
Food Stroll & Pub Crawl Returns April 21
Food Stroll & Pub Crawl Returns April 21
How to Enjoy The Super Bowl in South Orange Downtown
How to Enjoy The Super Bowl in South Orange Downtown
South Orange Downtown Celebrates Black History Month
South Orange Downtown Celebrates Black History Month
The Co-Lab Jan/Feb Pop Up Calendar is Now OPEN
The Co-Lab Jan/Feb Pop Up Calendar is Now OPEN

HOW TO OPEN A BUSINESS IN SOUTH ORANGE

Join the community of diverse businesses that make up our downtown!

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