Chess + Coffee at Montclair Public Library
June 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
Come play chess and drink coffee at the Montclair Public Library, located at 50 South Fullerton Avenue, on Thursdays from 2PM to 4PM. Chessboards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This is a drop-in open play, there will be no guided instruction.
Montclair Film’s Annual Summer Movie Nights Under the Stars Kicks Off on 6/21
Summer calls for an outdoor movie under the night sky. This summer, Montclair Film’s Annual Movie Night Under the Stars is back. So, get your popcorn, blankets, and lawn chairs ready, and sit back and enjoy some free movie nights around town. Read on for all the details about Montclair Film's 2025 summer movie nights.
Photo Credit: Kareem Wilder
The Movie Lineup
Wicked: Sing-Along | 6/21 at Lackawanna Plaza
Kicking off the series of movie nights on Saturday, June 21st, is a fan favorite: Wicked. Get your singing voices ready, and be sure to show up in pink and green. The venue will open to the public at 6PM, and the movie showing will begin at 7PM.
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Dazed and Confused | 7/20 at Anderson Park
The next movie showing is a classic. On Sunday, July 20th, Dazed and Confused (1993) will be shown at Anderson Park with a special introduction from the director and producer of Making Dazed, Kahane Cooperman. The venue will open at 7PM and the movie will begin at sundown.
Photo Credit: Fred Trauerts
The Sandlot | 7/31 at Nishuane Park
Another 1993 classic, The Sandlot, will be shown at Nishuane Park on Thursday, July 31st. The venue will open at 7PM with the showing beginning at sundown.
The Wild Robot | 8/23 at Brookdale Park (Archery Field)
Lastly, on Saturday, August 23rd, Montclair Film will present The Wild Robot at Archery Field in Brookdale Park. The venue will open at 7PM and the movie will begin at sundown.
Montclair Film recommends registering for each film to receive updates on the events here.
About Montclair Film
Montclair Film is a nonprofit based in Montclair that hopes to transform the community through the power of film. The organization envisions a world that celebrates storytelling’s power to deepen the community’s shared connection and humanity. Montclair Film hosts a variety of film events throughout the year, like The Montclair Film Festival, improv comedy events, and more. Head to the website for more information.
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