West Orange, NJ – The Downtown West Orange Alliance is excited to host creative programs, music, and outdoor dining on select Thursdays in the downtown this summer for residents and visitors to enjoy. The next event is scheduled for Thursday, July 28 at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street on the Washington School lawn. Registration is encouraged to receive updates and special promotions from the participating West Orange businesses. The events are free, family friendly and open to all.
West Orange residents, surrounding communities and visitors beyond are invited to come eat, shop, and take part in special programs the entire family can enjoy. Spend the whole evening, or drop by for a shorter visit that fits your schedule.
Event highlights at this week’s Downtown Thursday include touch-a-truck featuring fire trucks, a rotator truck and more, cupcake decorating, and face painting. There will also be a plaque dedication at 6PM commemorating the arrival of the first trolley from Newark in Downtown West Orange in 1892.
In addition to Thursday, July 28, one more Downtown Thursday will be held August 11 starting at 5p.m. and ending at 8p.m.
The upcoming two remaining West Orange Downtown Thursday events are outlined below:
Date: Thursday, July 28
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
Location: 87 Washington Street, West Orange, NJ
Activities: Touch-A-Truck with firetrucks and more, Cupcake Decorating, Face Painting, Crafts, a DJ, Games, and more!
Rain Date: August 4
Date: Thursday, August 11
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
Location: 3 Mississippi Ave, West Orange, NJ
Activities: Live Jazz, Food Tour, Outdoor Dining
Rain Date: August 18
A goal of the Downtown West Orange Alliance is to help shine a spotlight on local businesses that while always can use more support, this year in particular will certainly benefit from boosted engagement with locals, surrounding communities, and other visitors as we move forward after several challenging years.
Nicole Josey, owner of Leilo’s Sweet Shop, a custom dessert studio that takes pride in their edible art, will be participating in this week’s Downtown Thursday event. She will be offering cupcake decorating to children. Josey shared, “We are so excited to be a part of Downtown Thursdays this year! It will be a great chance to meet the community and talk to them about what Leilo’s is all about.”
“The kickoff event in June was a blast,” said Meg Brill, Executive Director of the Downtown West Orange Alliance. “Since the Alliance has been conducting this Downtown Thursday’s event, more and more people look forward to it and plan this into their summer schedules. Hosting the activities in different sections of the downtown really allows attendees to explore our town in every direction!”
Registration is not required but is encouraged in order to receive updates on the event and more information are participating organizations and businesses.
Register here: https://wodowntownthursdays.eventbrite.com/