May
29

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.

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Downtown Public Art Celebration
May
27

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.

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May
21

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.

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May
20

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!

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May
10

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.

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May
7

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!

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SOPL Friends Spring Jewelry Sale
May
6
to May 7

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:

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May
3

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

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May
3

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.

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