The Montclair Girl Team 
Merry Christmas-eve-eve to all those who celebrate. This special edition of our weekly events guide has a roster in Montclair, Essex County, and beyond including fun things to do like ornament decorating, holiday markets, and much more. Below is a list of Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events happening this week, December 23rd through December 28th, 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.
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The Montclair Girl’s 2025 Holiday Shopping Deals Guide
Ongoing now through 12/25
We’ve put together a holiday shopping guide so our readers can support local businesses in Montclair + Essex County, ranging from food + drink to wellness, beauty, health, fitness, fashion, and so much more. Some of the businesses included in our downloadable guide even have an exclusive code, just for MG readers. In addition to the exclusive deals, our guide also includes a comprehensive list of local businesses, broken up by category for easy browsing. And if that’s not enough, we’ve also included some of our editorial articles to help you plan your holiday season — from pop-up markets to festive bars.
Property of The Week: 260 Park Avenue, North Caldwell
This 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home in North Caldwell features a heated pool, backyard views, a basement, hardwood floors, laundry, and more. The home is pet friendly and includes a garage and access to nearby public transportation.
View The Local Girl’s Real Estate Directory here — which has 70+ listings just this week.
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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.
Keep Creating Art Wellness Center | 1 Lackawanna Plaza Suite 2, 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.
Van Vleck House + Gardens The Montclair Foundation | 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair
Similar to many of Montclair’s residents of today, the founders of Van Vleck House came to the area to move away from the hustle of New York City. Since 1868 the Van Vleck House has provided a beautiful garden refuge. Over the last two and a half decades, the board of management has overseen the hard work and support of volunteers who keep up with the house and gardens. The gardens are open 365 days a year for meetings, retreats, fundraisers, and more. Learn more here.
The Montclair Girl’s 2025 Holiday Shopping Deals Guide
Holiday Markets in the Montclair Area for Winter 2025
A 2025 Guide to Holiday Cocktails in Montclair + Essex County
Have an event you’d like to include? Submit it to our events calendar here. You can also email advertising@themontclairgirl.
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Have a great weekend, xo
