Get ready for the magic of Downtown Denville After Dark! – The most anticipated summer event that will light up our downtown on June 20th! Thank you to our sponsors, Hudson Oral Surgery and Verizon.
As the excitement builds for the event, we understand that our community has questions about what to expect. In this blog post, we’re here to provide answers to the frequently asked questions about Downtown Denville After Dark.
From the lineup of activities, performances, and vendors to parking details and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Make sure to mark your calendar for June 20th and join the fun in Downtown Denville!
Check back here for updates leading up to the event!
DATE: Thursday, June 20th, 2024
TIME: 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM
PLACE: Downtown Denville (Main activities along Broadway with streets open for pedestrians)
FOOD: We’ve got the best eateries around. Check out all the food specials and the ways you can grab take out while not missing any of the great activities on Broadway. FOOD SPECIALS & ORDER OPTIONS HERE
WHERE DO WE PARK?
Broadway will be closed off to cars for everyone to enjoy the activities but there is still ample parking in the Bloomfield parking lot that extends behind Hunan Taste. As well, all the surrounding streets.
ARE THERE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS?
For safety reasons, we will not have inflatables this year, and there will be no rides. Several stores will have various activities, like mini-golfing, a gel-shooting game, and more. This is a celebration of our downtown shopping district, but it is family-friendly.
IS THERE A BEER GARDEN?
We are celebrating and highlighting our downtown business so please stop by Diamond Spring Brewery’s Outdoor Beer Garden. Thatcher McGhees’ has extended its outdoor seating for meals and drinks. Live Music by Steve Johnson outside the The Second Half on Main and don’t forget to enjoy all the exciting different drinks at Hunan Taste’s bar and restaurant.
There is no separate outdoor beer garden, and all NJ open container laws apply. Please do not consume alcoholic beverages outside the establishments. Taking alcoholic beverages from outside these bars is illegal and will be enforced.
ARE THERE RESTROOMS? – Outside PortaJohns are located on First Ave.
WHAT IS THIS EVENT FOR?
Small downtowns all over the country are disappearing. Online shopping, over development and big business retailers have all eroded the beauty of a downtown shopping districts. Denville is lucky to have one of the best downtown areas around. We want to keep it thriving. It is a center of our community. The Downtown Denville Business Improvement District is a non-profit organization committed to promoting, enhancing and preserving our this wonderful experience and all our local businesses that make up this district. Thank you for your support.
ENTERTAINMENT:
5:30 PM – Steve Johnson – Live Outside Cafe Crevier & The Second Half (until 8:30pm)
6:00 PM– Lakeland Bank & Mutts on Main present their “Dog Eating Contest” No we don’t eat the dogs. We watch them chow down on their awesome treats.
6:15 PM– Lakeland Bank & Denville Dog present The 2nd Annual Denville Hot Dog Eating Contest Hosted by Downtown Denville’s Gene Fitzpatrick and Former Mrs. Morris County and Denville EMT, Taryn Foley
6:30 PM– LURKER PARK live at First Avenue & Broadway (until 9:30pm)
ACTIVITIES & SPECIALS:
All Styling Studio- Offering a retail discount of 10% off. Any pre booking the Night of Downtown Denville After Dark will receive 15% off one service.
Bellezza Beauty Co– Going to have a table with a spin wheel of giveaways & discounts! As well as products & samples & colored hair extensions for the kids.
Bluebird by Boots – You have to check out their mobile truck set up outside their store!
Blue Moon Mex Express– Serving chips/salsa/guacamole/queso and churros
Butter & Velvet– Having a raffle and 20% off of everything.
California Beach Hut- Raffling 2 $50 gift cards.
Dash of Thyme– Selection of charcuterie boards of various sizes and prices.
Doxwel Medspa – 15% off of drips
Evolve Medspa– Raffling their preferred membership for three months free!
Golf4Her – For a small charitable donation, you can test your putting skills on their putting green.
Inmiko – check out their items outside their store
Ivy Hair & Makeup- Offering permanent jewelry girl in salon & raffles!
Mutts on Main – Bring your dog in for 50% all self washes and 10% all items.
Prana Yoga – Starting at Downtown Denville After Dark -The Summer Sizzler package of 10 classes for $100 (used by Labor Day) but will throw in a bonus class during tonights event only.
Sisters – Stop by and get primed for Pink Witches Night Out coming to Downtown Denville again this October. Sisters will have more information and as always various fun activities.
Shoe & Sneaker Barn – 20% off all sandals (except Birkenstocks)
The Beauty Loft– Is going to have a booth with a night light tunnel and polaroid camera to take fun “after dark” pictures! As well as a spin the wheel featuring discounts and freebee opportunities to the many services they provide in their studio!
The Urban Muse – The first 20 people that stop in that evening and book your massage session receive a free hour long infrared sauna session. Plus 10% off retail.
Tuxedo by Sarno– On June 20th, all weddings booked at the Denville Store will receive our “Golden Ticket Promotion” which provides $70 off each rental of a wedding party. We will also be having a sidewalk sale with up to 80% off retail merchandise.
Wish – Select items on their sidewalk just outside their store
