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Walk + Read: StoryWalks Kick-Off Festival

Watchung Park Montclair

Families can once again enjoy Walk + Read Montclair, a literacy-boosting initiative consisting of storybook pages lining walking paths. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick-off the festival with…

Free

About Those Miscarriages + Other Messes I’ve Made at Clubhouse Partners “NJ Event Space”

Clubhouse Partners “NJ Event Space” 131 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ

About Those Miscarriages and Other Messes I’ve Made is a hilariously savage glimpse into the realities of motherhood and miscarriages, and rejects the isolation, shame, and guilt surrounding miscarriages and…

$36

Jinya Sake Tasting in Totowa

JINYA Ramen Bar 465 US-46, Totowa, NJ

Join Jinya Ramen Bar in Totowa on June 12th for a fun night of tasty ramen and sake pairings. A special multi-course menu with sake matched to every dish. 

$59

Kinky Boots

Vanguard Theatre 180 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ

Enter into the bustling factory of Kinky Boots, where the melodies of tolerance and the harmonies of understanding set the stage for an unforgettable tale. Inspired by a remarkable true…

$25

The Comedy Lovers Tour Around Newark

Laugh your way through Newark during the Comedy Lovers Tour, a weeklong celebration of top-tier stand-up and local flavor, part of Experience Newark.   

Rutherford PorchFest 2025

The Rutherford Arts Committee is excited to present the third annual Rutherford PorchFest. With 35 bands performing on 11 porches across town, PorchFest brings a full day of free live…

Free

Ride to Pride

Join us for one big pride party. The southbound route starts at Macopin Avenue and Park Street at 11:30. Hop on anywhere along the way.  

Montclair Pride Festival

The 2025 Montclair Pride Festival takes place in downtown Montclair. Locals and visitors can enjoy three stages of live entertainment, a beer garden stocked with beer, wine, bubbly, and cocktails,…

Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing Event

Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. 1275 Bloomfield Avenue, Fairfield

Enjoy a couple hours indulging in some locally distilled and award winning Bourbon and Whiskey paired with chocolate. Guests will experience 5 different whiskeys specially paired with a chocolate sample.  

$59.95

Juneteenth in Newark

Join Newark for a full day of events celebrating the significance of Juneteenth — part of the Experience Newark: Local Festivals + Flavors initiative. Start the day at Harriet Tubman…

Free

Jazz Jams

Clement's Place 15 Washington Street, Newark

Join NJPAC at their monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This series is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and…

Free

Make Music Day

Celebrate Montclair Make Music Day on June 21, 2025. Enjoy free live music and participatory events all over town and join for a fun-filled day of community and music.

Lunatic Fringe Comedy Show

Glen Ridge Train Station 224 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ

Lunatic Fringe, New Jersey’s longest running improv troupe, continues its 28th season with a show at the Glen Ridge Train Station (Community Center). The group uses music and audience suggestions…

$10 – $12

Food Insecurity

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

The concluding event of the Standing in Solidarity season looks at ways to alleviate food insecurity and highlights successful initiatives in New Jersey. 

Free

DJ Logic + Friends at Wellmont Arts Plaza

Wellmont Plaza Montclair

As part of the Montclair JAZZ Fest, DJ Logic + Friends, featuring Cyro Baptista, Billy Martin, Brian Marsella, and Jason Fraticell, will play at the Wellmont Plaza.

Mix & Mahj at The Park

Round Table Studios 200 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ

 Mix & Mahj at The Park will feature Mahj 101 lessons for curious newcomers and free play for seasoned players. Enjoy light appetizers and a cash bar with wine, beer, and cocktails as you play,…

$35 – $55

16 Erwin Park Yard Sale

The yard sale takes place at 16 Erwin Park, Montclair. Attendees can expect vintage linens and dishware, furniture, silver, drums, bikes, and more.

Free

Speakeasy Thrifts Secondhand Pop-up Shop

There is a hidden trove of second-hand treasure inside a suburban New Jersey warehouse pop-up at 88 Ford Road, Rockaway. No password needed. Locals can dig through the treasure pile.

Free

Live an Enchanted Grateful Life

Join Verona Psychotherapist and Certified Executive Coach, Sue Waldman, for an evening of delight, celebration, connection, and sharing outdoors in Sue's garden. Wear comfortable, layered clothes and bring a writing…

$95

Montclair’s July 4th Parade + Festival

Montclair's 4th of July Parade + Festival features marching bands, floats, community groups, antique cars, food trucks, music, games, activities, and more.

Afrobeat Fest at Military Park

Military Park 51 Park Place, Newark

With over 10,000 attendees annually, AfroBeat Fest is the largest celebration of diaspora culture in the tri-state area—and it’s designed for everyone: families, children, and seniors alike. 

Free

The Greener Together Garden Tour

Glen ridge - various locations Ridgewood Avenue, Glen ridge, NJ

The Glen Ridge Environmental Advisory Committee presents The Greener Together Garden Tour, a showcase of some of Glen Ridge's most beautiful and sustainable private gardens in their full summer bloom.…

$25

Kid’s Day at Houss Freya

Stop by in-houss for our monthly kids day. Kids can choose a crystal with their intuition to take home and participate in a craft. No purchase necessary.    

Free

Jacquees + Dej Loaf at The Wellmont Theater

See Jacquees + Dej Loaf at The Wellmont Theater. Known for his smooth, soulful voice and ability to convey vulnerability and strength, Jacquees remains a master of crafting timeless melodies…

Wu-Tang Clan at Prudential Center

See Wu-Tang Clan at the Prudential Center, located at 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, at 8PM on Thursday, July 17th. 

Food Crawl & Historic Homes Tour of Montclair

Chow Town Food Tours and Montclair History Center are joining forces again on July 18 to taste the best of Montclair and discover the fascinating history of North Mountain Avenue,…

$85

Food Crawl and Historic Homes Tour of Montclair

Chow Town Food Tours and co-hosts Montclair History Center are hosting this Food Crawl and Historic Homes Tour that will leave you happy, full, and inspired by this all-inclusive adventure…

$90

Doggie Date Night at Newark Local Beer

Enjoy a special evening out with your four-legged friend. Hosted by Brick City Pets and Newark Local Beer, each reservation includes a beverage of your choice and a gourmet treat…

Tutus For Tomorrow: Free Dancewear Pop-Up

Tutus for Tomorrow is hosting a Free Dancewear Pop-Up where guests can shop for free new and gently used dancewear. The address will be given when you RSVP. 

Free

Kaleidoscope Gift Shop Pop-Up

Sip, shop, and snack at this pop-up gift shop with authentic Labubus & crystals, women's accessories, a charm bar, wine, and more.   

Free

Bonsai Workshop at Autodidact Beer

Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends on July 20th from 1PM to 3PM at Autodidact Beer, located at…

$85

Gin Blossoms + Spin Doctors at Wellmont Theater

See Gin Blossoms and the special guest Spin Doctors at Wellmont Theater on July 22nd from 6:30PM to 11PM. Gin Blossoms' indelible jangle-pop sound was evolving during radio’s diverse mix…

Networking Walk for Women Entrepreneurs

Join for a 1 hour networking walk + a coffee meetup. Enjoy fresh air networking with female business owners while getting your steps in. 

$15.00

Unsucky Networking: Book Swap at Rec Room

Attendees should bring a book that helped them—personally, professionally, creatively—and tell guests why it mattered. Then, swap it for something that helped someone else.

Free

NJ Film Connect at 18 Label Studios

Kick off summer and celebrate 18 Label’s relaunch with a night of music, food, and networking for filmmakers and creators.

Art In the Yard in East Orange

Imagine That Collective is hosting an exhibition at 275 Elmwood Avenue, East Orange. Dinners will be sold as well.

Free

DIY Pizza Date Night at Pasta Grill Mansfield

Attendees can sip on Prosecco, learn the secrets of Neapolitan pizza, and pile on the toppings at this DIY bar. Guests will bake, laugh, and leave with a full belly…

$45

Basket Coiling at Acorn General Store

Coiling is a technique that involves wrapping a core material around a base, used for creating items like baskets, jewelry, and sculptures. 

Three Dog Night at Wellmont Theater

See music icons, Three Dog Night, celebrating nearly 5 decades, at Wellmont Theater, located at 5 Seymour Street, Montclair, on July 27th from 7PM to 11PM.

Tea + Tarot at The Space

Join The Space, located at 356 Bloomfield Avenue, loft #2, Montclair, for a book club-style round table event featuring tarot decks on May 29th, June 26th, and July 31st from…

$25

Diamond 5K Run/Walk

Colonial Park 156 Mettlers Road, Somertset, NJ

Join this 5k with proceeds going to community programming such as the Kappa League, Holiday Toy Drive & Thanksgiving Food Drive. The event will take place rain or shine. 

$20.00

La Bamba in 35mm at UCPAC

Union County Performing Arts Center 1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ

This screening of “La Bamba” (Rated PG-13) is part of UCPAC’s Third Thursdays 35mm + Classic Film Series. UCPAC’s Third Thursdays events feature themed drinks, photo ops, and other surprises.