The Montclair Girl Team 
Even though we’re approaching the end of June, summer has just begun. This weekend, there are plenty of things to do in the Montclair area to celebrate this season, including a Juneteenth Community Cookout at Harriet Tubman Square Park in Newark, a group sound bath at Houss Freya in Montclair, and a drag show at Tinga in Montclair. Below is a list of (over 100!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events happening this weekend, June 19th through June 22nd, 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.
Lackawanna Station Grand Opening
Lackawanna Station 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
Saturday — June 21st at 11AM-7PM
Over 20 new businesses are opening at Lackawanna Station this weekend — Montclair’s newest destination for food, art, shopping, + community. The official ribbon cutting will take place at 10:45AM. Enjoy a full day of live music, interactive art, shopping, kids activities, giveaways (totes for the first 100 people), and food + drink.
Property of the Week: 15 Wayside Place, Montclair
This 5-bed, 5-bath single-family home in Montclair is available to buy for $1,799,000. The property features a chef’s kitchen, a deck, a stone patio with a firepit, a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, a pool/pool house, a primary suite with an en-suite bathroom, and a finished basement, among other things.
View The Local Girl’s Real Estate Directory here — which has 90+ listings just this week.
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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 service for over a decade. Volunteers are needed to prepare + serve food. Learn more here.
Keep Creating Art Wellness Center | 408 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
This non-profit art center is dedicated to the inclusiveness and acceptance of all individuals, regardless of their abilities and levels of experience. The spot hosts various art classes and workshops for both children and adults. 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, a semi-private bedroom, 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.
LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses to Support in Montclair + Essex County
Sabor Amar: A Taste of Peru in West Orange
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Have a great weekend, xo
