Easter in only days away and there is no shortage of ways to celebrate in the Montclair + Essex County area. This weekend, local residents can attend a spring break camp for kids, a crystal egg hunt, a live band at a Montclair brewery, and much more. Below is a list of (over 110!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events happening this weekend, April 17th through April 20th, 2025. Don’t forget — you can submit your community events HERE.
Disclaimer: This is a community resource. Submit events HERE and view the full calendar HERE. The Montclair Girl is not affiliated with hosting unless explicitly stated.
Garden State Art Weekend
Multiple venues across New Jersey
April 24th-27th
The 2nd annual Garden State Art Weekend returns this April, featuring gallery exhibitions, open studios, live demonstrations, + community arts events at 97 venues across 14 counties. The festival hub will be at Manufacturers Village Artists in East Orange, which will host the official event kickoff party + spring open house and includes over 60 open artist studios.
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Aging in Montclair | 13 Trinity Place, Montclair
Since its founding in 2015, Aging in Montclair (AIM) has been the proud voice of older residents of the Montclair area. Its programs support and educate its 600+ members and provide the social connections that are so important as we age. Membership is free, and AIM invites all residents age 55 and older to join. Contributions will help AIM shape solutions to meet the needs and concerns of our community. Learn more here.
First Seventh-Day Adventist Church Soup Kitchen | 15 Elmwood Avenue, Montclair
Every Sunday from 12PM-2:30PM, the soup kitchen at the First Seventh-Day Adventist Church is available to those in need in the community. Join as a volunteer in this ministry that has been in and of service for over a decade. Volunteers are needed to prepare + serve food. Learn more here.
The Montclair Inn | 27 Hillside Avenue, Montclair
Affordable housing for senior citizens that includes food, mobility access, WiFi, and more can be difficult to secure. For some time, the Montclair Shared Housing Association has been providing this opportunity while fostering a great community. All residents have access to a private bedroom, kitchen appliances, three meals a day, a laundry facility, WiFi, and community space. While residents do have a monthly rental fee, services, and amenities are made possible in large part by donors. Learn more here.
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Have a great weekend, xo
The Annual Montclair Jazz Festival is Returning for 2025: Dates + Details
Summer is right around the corner, and for us Montclair residents, that means it's time for outdoor activities galore. One thing that locals look forward to each year is the annual Montclair Jazz Festival, which will be returning once again for 2025. This year's festival will kicked off on Sunday, June 1st, and continue through the summer leading up to the Downtown Jamboree in September. With a history that dates back to 2010, Jazz House Kids has been hosting these events each year. Read on for all of the details about the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival in New Jersey.
The Details
Jazz House kids is back with its annual Montclair Jazz Festival, which features several jazz-themed events and live music performances taking place around Montclair. The events throughout the summer lead up to the main event in September — the Downtown Jamboree. This year's events are a part of the Wellmont Arts Plaza Outdoor Concert Series in collaboration with The Wellmont Theater and the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
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This year's event lineup is as follows:
- 6/1: Swingin' on the Plaza: Montclair Jazz Festival Kick-Off Concert
- 6/7: Montclair Jam Fest with Waterbury Road
- 6/12: Montclair Jazz Festival Soundcheck Series
- 6/25: DJ Logic + Friends Featuring Cyro Baptista, Billy Martin, Brian Marsella, + Jason Fraticelli
- 7/9: Grateful for Biggie: A Fusion of the Notorious B.I.G. + Grateful Dead
- 7/30: Montclair Jazz Festival Soundcheck Series
- 8/7: Glass Houses: The Billy Joel Concert Experience with All Fired Up: The Pat Benetar Experience
- 8/16: Jazz House Summer Workshop Showcase
- 8/20: Montclair Jazz Festival Soundcheck Series
- 9/13: Montclair Jazz Festival Downtown Jamboree + Block Party
The Downtown Jamboree is the main event of the festival, which will take place on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 from 12PM-8PM on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. The family-friendly celebration of jazz will feature eight hours of live music, as well as a selection of food and merchandise. Headliners for the event that have been announced so far include saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, vocalist Jazzmeia Horn, Ursa Major, and the festival’s music director and curator, Christian McBride. Last year's headliners included Kenny Garrett, Lisa Fischer + Grand Baton, Steve Turre Sextet, JAZZ HOUSE Legacy, and Christian McBride.
The event will be followed by a Block Party from 8PM-10PM, featuring DJ Brother Mister (aka Christian McBride). This post will be updated with more information as it is announced.
About Jazz House Kids
Jazz House Kids is the only community arts organization in New Jersey exclusively dedicated to educating children through jazz. Located at 347 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, the nonprofit aims to ensure that every student has access to music, education, mentoring, and apprenticeship. Jazz House Kids is the founder of the annual Montclair Jazz Festival, and participates in over 80 performances each year.
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