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Downtown Thursdays in West Orange 2022
Here are more fun activities in West Orange, New Jersey.
- As of June 13, 2022, these are the details that have been released about this event.
Downtown Thursdays
Downtown Thursdays are back in West Orange featuring unforgettable family fun all summer long! Enjoy all the shopping, dining, and exclusive giveaways that Downtown West Orange has to offer.
When is this event?
June 23, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
When is the raindate?
No rain date information has been provided.
Does this event repeat?
This event will be held monthly throughout the summer.
Is the event indoors or outdoors?
OutdoorIs registration required?
YesEvent is free to participants but registration is encouraged to receive updates on special promotions for attendees from West Orange businesses participating in Downtown Thursday.
Downtown Thursday Activities
- Crafts
- Games
- Food trucks
- Ice carving
- Characters
- Live music
Entertainment and Location Schedule
- June 23: Festivities will take place in the Valley on Kingsley Street between Quinby and Riggs Place.
- Do crafts with local businesses and organizations like the West Orange Public Library and Valley Arts Dental, enjoy local food from West Orange restaurants like How Delish and a food truck from Benji’s Taqueria, and play outdoor games – all to fun music from a DJ!
- Do crafts with local businesses and organizations like the West Orange Public Library and Valley Arts Dental, enjoy local food from West Orange restaurants like How Delish and a food truck from Benji’s Taqueria, and play outdoor games – all to fun music from a DJ!
- July 14: The event will take place at St. Mark’s at the intersection of Main Street and Northfield Ave.
- Enjoy a live ice carving in summer with New Jersey’s own Jimmy Chiappa, dance with your favorite costumed characters, and grab food from your favorite St. Mark’s restaurants for outdoor dining!
- Enjoy a live ice carving in summer with New Jersey’s own Jimmy Chiappa, dance with your favorite costumed characters, and grab food from your favorite St. Mark’s restaurants for outdoor dining!
- July 28: The party will take place in Tory Corner at the Washington School lawn located at 87 Washington St.
- Sample local desserts, tour a Fire Truck, dance with your favorite characters and play games with family and friends!
- Sample local desserts, tour a Fire Truck, dance with your favorite characters and play games with family and friends!
- August 11: The evening’s events will take place at Eagle Rock at the corner of Main Street and Harrison Ave.
- Grab a date and get ready for smooth jazz from the Howard Hall Trio, outdoor dining, specials from area restaurants and even a food tour!
What is the admission price?
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