Annual Duck Race
The iconic Duck Race is on Memorial Day! Join the South Mountain YMCA on the banks of the river in Memorial Park, Maplewood May 29th starting at 11:00am, and cheer your ducks to victory and prizes.

Downtown Public Art Celebration
Join us at 6pm as we celebrate the official unveiling of our latest beautification initiative at the Village Plaza Triangle. There will be art activities and games for kids. The 2023 Downtown After Sundown Music Series will kickoff at 6:30pm with a high energy multicultural performance from Viva Flamenco.
South Orange Greenway Bike/Walk Parade
Bike Decorating, Parade, Learn about the Greenway and More! Join us at the 2nd Annual SO Greenway Bike/Walk/Scoot Parade. Meadowbrook Lane at Floods Hill will be closed for fun in the street! The parade is open to kids and adults of all ages on foot, bicycles, tricycles, scooters, etc.
Community Gardening Day
Please join Seton Village for seed planting to make the flower boxes complete in Carter Park. They need at least 5 volunteers on Saturday, May 20th from 10am to 12pm. Seeds, gloves and hand tools will be provided, just come ready to get dirty and help out!
Farrell Bench Ceremony & Park Cleanup
Join the Farrell Field Park Conservancy for the annual park cleanup, from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, May 13. At 2 pm, members of the Farrell Family will be attending the 2 pm Bench Dedication & Ceremony by the Flagpole.
Police PBA Local 12 supports Autism Awareness
South Orange Police PBA Local 12 supports Autism Awareness by selling LIMITED EDITION police autism Tee Shirts to help benefit Nassan's Place, a local non profit organization that is helping make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by autism by providing educational and recreational programs, social outings and resources to families in need.
River Day 2023 – Good, Clean, Fun
South Orange River Day is an annual, community gathering to clean up our section of the Rahway River while celebrating environmental awareness and education. Now in our 13th year with a family friendly river clean up, student scientists of South Orange Middle School, and music courtesy of the South Orange Elks Club!

South Orange Lions Club Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
Join the South Orange Lions Club for a Kentucky Derby Charity Fundraiser at Gaslight Brewery. A buffet dinner will be served, cash bar. Enjoy the day with friends, family and great food. The cost to attend this event is $40.

SOPL Friends Spring Jewelry Sale
Find beautiful gifts for mothers and others at the Spring Jewelry Sale! 10am-5pm Saturday May 6 and 1-4pm Sunday May 7, at the South Orange Public Library Early bird admission 9-10am Saturday for Friends Members:
Downtown on Display Celebrates Cinco de Mayo on Wed May 3
Join us for our next Downtown on Display to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Wednesday May 3rd, at 7PM, at Neighbors Wine Shop (61 South Orange Ave.) to learn how to build a bud vase of flowers in a Mexican fiesta color palette with Wildly Flroal Co, to taste a variety of tequila and mezcal from Neighbors Wine Shop, and to enjoy some yummy snacks from Miti Miti!!
There will be a non-alcoholic option for those who don’t plan to taste from our friends at Last Call Mixology
Tickets are $55 per person
Lunch & Learn: Addressing AAPI Mental Health
Join the DEI Committee as we discuss cultural stigma, Anti-Asian racism and discrimination, finding sensitive health providers, raising awareness, and navigating bicultural identities. The panel will discuss the culturally specific barriers of AAPI members seeking mental health care, and the ways to improve outreach.