The Ave is Downtown Vineland. But it’s much more than just a collection of buildings and businesses. It’s a vibrant and thriving community that is the heart of Vineland.
From locally-owned shops and restaurants to cultural events and natural beauty, The Ave has something for everyone.
Make The Ave Your Third Place
Third Place refers to the social surroundings that are separate from the two usual social environments of home – “first place” and the workplace – “second place”.
The Ave in Downtown Vineland wants to be your Third Place. The Ave offers a vibrant and inviting atmosphere where you can meet up, relax, and connect with friends and family. With its diverse range of local businesses, and engaging events, The Ave provides a welcoming space for people of all ages, whether you’re looking for a great lunch or dinner spot, a unique shopping experience, or just a place to meet friends, The Ave has everything you need to make it your Third Place.
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The lights are going up on The Ave and we’ve received word from Santa that he will be back in Vineland to light them at the annual Christmas Parade
tap here to watch the lights go up on Landis Ave
Vineland’s Christmas Parade on The Ave is a long-standing tradition that thrills parade goes every year as bands, floats, mummers, and walkers entertain the masses. All this culminates with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus arriving in their sleigh float and with Santa’s magic wand he illuminates all of the beautiful string of lights that line The Ave.
Rain Date: November 29th
Join us as Santa lights up The Ave on our annual Christmas Parade on The Ave! Open to community groups, businesses, and families. There is no cost to participate. Tap the link below to register.
Over 20 local restaurants participated in the annual Taste of Vineland Sampling Dinner & Volunteer Recognition event at the Greenview Inn on Wednesday, October 21. Many guests found new favorites and connected with owners of classic Vineland staples. It was a night of culinary exploration – featuring cuisines from across the globe – and community connection. Keep scrolling to see a full list of restaurants that participated.
In addition to the sampling dinner, the event recognized 4 members of our community that have made substantial contributions to Downtown Vineland over that last year:
Volunteer of the Year: Heidi DeBartolomeis, for her years of commitment to events like the Pumpkin Patch Party, Christmas Parade, Food Truck Festival, and volunteering for community efforts, cleanup of City Parks, and efforts to beautify our city.
Community Partners of the Year: Jacob Colon, Alyssa Giercyk, and Kaelin Zheng, for their efforts in promoting our downtown district events and spotlights on our businesses through the Community Storytelling Intership Program.
2026 Taste of Vineland Restaurants
Diwan Grill Indian Cuisine (601 E Landis)
Ikura Sushi & Thai (605 E Landis)
Krumbs Cafe (942 S Delsea)
Taqueria La Tejana (613 E Landis)
Manny & Vic’s Pizza (1687 N Delsea)
Bagel University (54 N Main)
Larry’s II (907 N Main)
Jersey Jerry’s (1362 S Delsea)
Shakes Vineland (537 E Landis)
St. Lucas Mexican Grill (508 E Landis)
Amigos Bakery (1370 S Main)
Pickwickian Tavern (1252 Harding Highway)
Tony Sopranos Pizza (106 W Landis)
Verses & Vibes Cafe (636 E Landis)
Pollo Valdez Dominican (620 E Chestnut)
Romeo’s Pizza (825 S Delsea)
Serra Sausage (100 W Park)
Hong Kong Gourmet (705 E Landis)
Lady D’s Soul Food (food truck)
The Greenview Inn (4049 Italia)
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at our annual Pumpkin Patch Party.
Our annual Pumpkin Patch Party brings the community together to celebrate the fall harvest season. This event attracts hundreds of children and parents for a few hours of good, clean, wholesome holiday fun, games, and fellowship. We’ll have a DJ who provides a dance party atmosphere while children age 14 and under enjoy painting pumpkins and other games and activities. It is a wonderful family day in our Mini-Park at the corner of the Boulevard and Landis Avenue.
What’s more, you’ll be back home in plenty of time for trick-or-treating later
