South Orange, New Jersey
South Orange News & Events
What's coming up downtown and the latest from around the village.
Coming Up
Artist Talk with Judy Targan
Metal Bulk Pickup
One day a month, the DPW will pick up large metal items curbside for residents who have scheduled and paid for this service.
Farmers Market
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June 3 through October 28 from 1PM to 6PM at 12 Sloan Street in the Sloan Street Parking Lot, rain or shine. Shop…
Household Bulk Pickup
Monster Bawl
The Adult School is teaming up with local band The Brand New Steadys to bring its annual Monster Bawl to the Baird Center in South Orange this October!
Spooky Spiotta - Halloween Event
Save the date for Spooky Spiotta on Sunday, October 25 from 11 AM–1 PM in Spiotta Park! Bring the whole family for a morning of Halloween fun, including a costume contest with…
Watershed Literary Event
SOPL Friends HOLIDAY JEWELRY SALE
Shop the SOPL Friends Holiday Jewelry Sale to benefit the South Orange Public Library! Great gifts for everyone on your list, and for you too. Great holiday shopping – a huge…
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On Stage at SOPAC
South Orange Performing Arts Center at 1 SOPAC Way, steps from the train station.
William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
Theatre
Mamma Mia!
Theatre
unveiled26 Studio Tour SOMA
Vincenzo Bellini's Norma
Days Off
PANTO's Cinderella
Theatre
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Latest News
Scheduled Leaf Pickup 2026 – November 10 to December 10
During Scheduled Leaf Pickup residents are allowed to pile their household leaves in the street for pickup.
Holiday Jewelry Sale to Benefit the South Orange Public Library!
Great gifts for everyone on your list, and for you too.
South Orange salutes Sergeant Nicholas Lonero.
Sergeant Nicholas Lonero, after 26 years of dedicated service has retired from the South Orange Police Department.
World Cup Storefront Showdown - Final Round
Now it's time for the FINAL ROUND of our World Cup Decorating Showdown! The 2 businesses featured, Miti Miti and Toro Loco here received the most votes in the last round and have advanced to the final! Pick your…
Kick It Downtown This Summer to Celebrate the World Cup
World Cup Celebration Continues in South Orange Downtown with Weekly Prizes, Giant Soccer Ball Tour and Local Specials The World Cup celebration continues in Downtown South Orange with new ways to support local…
Downtown Wellness Challenge
SOUTH ORANGE DOWNTOWN LAUNCHES MONTH-LONG WELLNESS CHALLENGE WITH FREE KICKOFF WEEKEND EVENTS South Orange Downtown is inviting the community to get moving this May with the launch of the Downtown Wellness Challenge, a…
CINC - Call for art submissions
Creative In Common (CINC) is excited to announce an open call for submissions for Golden Hour , the inaugural exhibition of the CINC Gallery in downtown South Orange. This exhibition will feature original work by local…
South Orange Downtown Announces the Return of Annual Food Stroll on April 19
South Orange, NJ (April 7, 2026) -South Orange Downtown will transform downtown into a self-guided culinary tour on Sunday, April 19 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM , as 20 local restaurants and four specialty retailers come…
Future Makers: A Free Entrepreneurial Program from the south mountain ymca
The Future Makers Entrepreneurial Program is a free, hands on opportunity for 6th through 12th graders to explore entrepreneurship, build real world skills, and turn ideas into action. Hosted by the South Mountain YMCA…
Downtown Deals
Many of your favorite local businesses are rolling out special promotions for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. We will be sharing all available deals on our social media channels throughout the…
The Co-Lab Announces Grand Re-Opening with New Retail Model to Empower Local Makers
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – 9/24/2025 – The Co-Lab at South Orange, a vibrant nonprofit marketplace and community hub, is thrilled to announce its grand re-opening with a bold new retail model designed to empower local artists…
The Truth About Our Downtown: Strong, Growing, & Full of Opportunity
The Truth About Our Downtown: Strong, Growing, and Full of Opportunity By Melissa Hodge, Executive Director, South Orange Downtown Dear SOMA Community, The story of South Orange Downtown is one of energy, growth, and…
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