Goodbye, April showers, and hello May blooms. This weekend in Montclair, there are all kinds of events happening, from an art walk to a Cinco de Mayo celebration to a storytelling gathering. Below is a list of (over 100!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events happening this weekend, May 1st through May 4th, 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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Nevaeh Verde Dispensary Opens in Belleville

Nevaeh Verde 176 Belmont Avenue, Belleville

Nevaeh Verde is a new dispensary that aims to elevate the cannabis industry by selling premium products, providing personalized service, and maintaining a strong focus on education. The spot sells flower, concentrates, topicals, accessories, + more.

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Baker Street Spring Flea

Baker Street between Maplewood Avenue + Ridgewood Road, Maplewood

Saturday — May 3rd at 11AM-5PM

This open-air market in Maplewood Village is happening rain or shine and will include 80+ local vendors, vintage finds, permanent jewelry, local bands, food trucks, a wine + tap yard, free activities for kids, + much more.

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Spring Partner League at The Greens Golf Lounge

The Greens Golf Lounge 459 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell

Week of May 12th, 19th, 26th, + June 2nd

This four-week partner league lets you choose the day that works best for you from Monday-Thursday, and includes and 18-hole scramble on a different course each week, and prizes for 1st, 2nd, + 3rd places. The league is $150 per person ($300 per team), and is open to all ages + skill levels.

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Montclair Flea Presents MOMclair, a Mother’s Day Market

Montclair Flea 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair

Saturday + Sunday — May 10th + 11th at 11AM-6PM

Celebrate Mom with two days of indoor shopping, vintage gems, local makers, and crave-worthy eats — all under one roof. The event has free entry and will take place rain or shine.

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Newark Small Business Week with Equalspace

Various Newark locations

Monday-Friday — May 12th-16th at various times

Wells Fargo presents a free week-long series featuring panels, workshops, networking, and a vendor marketplace created to uplift small business owners + entrepreneurs.

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Property of the Week: 84 Chelsea Avenue, Newark

This 3-bed, 1-bath single-family home in Newark is available to buy for $524,000. The property features a finished basement, an open-concept kitchen, living room, + dining area, a fenced backyard garden, and central heating + cooling, among other things.

View The Local Girl’s Real Estate Directory here — which has 90+ listings just this week. 

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Cultural Academic Student Exchange | 211 Bellevue Avenue Suite 204, Montclair

Become a host family for the Cultural Academic Student Exchange (CASE) and house a student studying abroad. The CASE program is always in need of families of all backgrounds to help immerse international students into the culture of the area and to help navigate everyday life during their stay. Learn more here.

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Human Needs Food Pantry | 9 Label Street, Montclair

In New Jersey alone, over 1.1 million people are food insecure. The Human Needs Food Pantry has been able to add over 1,000 additional homes to service during this time of need. Through the help of generous donors and volunteers’ residents in need in Montclair and neighboring Essex County towns are able to pick up food or have a home-delivery grocery service. Close to 3,000 groceries are donated weekly throughout the area. Learn more here.

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Montclair Fund for Women | 41 Watchung Plaza #72, Montclair

Originally known as the Young Colored Women’s Christian Association, this organization was founded by African-American women who came to Montclair in search of education, employment, and opportunity. As time passed, the organization not only changed its name but it joined forces with women of all backgrounds and became a prominent force in the community. Since its inception, the Montclair Fund for Women has given over $800,000 in grants to provide opportunities to women. Learn more here.

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