Up Coming Events

South Orange Downtown’s annual Small Business Saturday Street Fair returns on November 30 and December 1, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Village Plaza (20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange, NJ). This two-day event highlights local businesses, artisans, and vendors with a variety of unique jewelry, apparel, art, and gifts from returning favorites and new participants.

Stop by the South Orange Downtown tent on Saturday, November 30, to grab a Downtown Dollars coupon (valid for $10 off a $50 purchase at participating businesses, while supplies last).

For the first time ever, enjoy outdoor ice skating at Spiotta Park, right next to Village Plaza, during the entire street fair on both days from 10 AM to 4 PM. Skating sessions are $10 each, with skate rentals available for an additional cost. Each session lasts 30 minutes, and sign-ups are on-site only. While you’re there, don’t miss a visit from Frosty the Snowman for fun photo opportunities with family and friends.

Take part in the Elf Chase Experience by hunting for hidden elves at participating businesses. Each find earns an “Elf Ticket” to enter a prize drawing, with the winner announced on December 21, 2024, at the South Orange Downtown Holiday Market.

Bring the entire family to enjoy a special screening of holiday classic, The Polar Express at The Village at Sopac Cinemas (Cinemalab – 1 Sopac Way) presented by South Orange Downtown. For one day only on Sun Dec 8th at 12PM, tickets are available for purchase for $6 per person at southorangedowntown.org/hometown-holiday-weekend. Space is limited and tickets are required.

Arrive early between 11AM-12PM to take selfies with The Polar Express Conductor and for the chance enter the raffle to win themed prizes, plus grab a movie themed goodie bag and complimentary popcorn.

The movie will begin promptly at 12PM. Special thanks to sponsor, The Lichtman-Rabney Group of Hearth Realty Group.