South Orange Community Day Rolls In with Back-to-School Bike Parade and Family Fun

South Orange Community Day is set to take place on Sunday, September 14 from 1–3 PM, offering neighbors, families, and friends an afternoon full of free fun, fitness, and community connection.

This year’s event brings together local organizations, municipal departments, and residents for one of the most vibrant traditions of the year — complete with activities for kids, and the highly anticipated Back-to-School Bike Parade.

Bike Parade & Activities:
Come get your bikes ready for fall, learn about the SOMA Bike Bus and the South Orange Greenway, and join your neighbors for a joyful ride through the park and surrounding streets. The parade is open to kids and adults of all ages — bring your bikes, trikes, scooters, strollers, or just your walking shoes and be part of the fun! There’s something for all skill levels: we’ll parade through the park and also ride a ~1-mile loop on nearby streets to experience the new West Montrose Avenue bike lanes.

Bike Parade Schedule: Please arrive between 1:35–2:15 PM to participate.

Additional bike-related activities include:

• All-ages bike/scoot/walk
  
  

• Bike & scooter decorating station
  
  

• Free bike tune-ups from Urban Cyclery
  
  

• Helmet checks & safety tips from EZ Ride
  
  

• Bicycle registration with South Orange Police Department
  
  

• Free bike bells & reflective safety gear
  
  

Community Day also features:

• Free outdoor yoga class for all ages at 1pm with Kristen Brunello (bring a yoga mat or blanket)
  
  

• Inflatables for kids
  
  

• Ice cream truck treats
  
  

• Info from municipal departments
  
  

• Updates on the South Orange Greenway
  
  

• Opportunities to meet elected officials and connect with local organizations
  
  

“Community Day is one of the highlights of the year for South Orange,” said Councilwoman Summer Jones. “It’s a celebration of wellness, safety, creativity, and togetherness — there truly is something for everyone.”

📍 South Orange Community Day & Back to School Bike Parade
 Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM (Bike Parade 1:35–2:15 PM)
 Location: Meadowland Park (by Skate House, Mead Street and Meadowbrook Lane)

For more information, please contact: Recreation@SouthOrange.org

Bring a lawn chair and a snack and join us for Meadowland Park’s newest offering: The Meadowland Park Dance Festival!

The MPDF gives our local dancers a chance to perform original works and allows us to support their development as artists. By offering this performance opportunity for free, we give park visitors a unique, homegrown cultural experience without the lofty and prohibitive ticket price. This year’s program will cap at an hour in length.

September 13th, 2:30 pm

Location: Meadowland Park Skate House green across from 5 Mead Street, South Orange

Fall classes are happening NOW! 

From arts and fitness to hobbies and skills, there’s something for everyone. 

There's still time to register!

Creative Arts
Music, Dance & Cooking
Yoga, Knitting, Fitness & Games
Soccer, Basketball & Pickleball
Pilates, Martial Arts & Writing
Spanish, Active Older Adults & more!

Browse the flipbook & register today!

No need to be a South Orange resident — everyone’s welcome!
See you at The Baird this fall!