Essex County is still soaking up these last few weeks of summer as the fun happenings pile up for this weekend. This week’s local Montclair + North Jersey area events guide has you covered with a paint and pot with Mind Your Beads and Seeds, a maker’s market night, a Jamaican Independence Day celebration at Montclair Brewery, and more. Check out the list of all the events happening this weekend, August 18th – August 21st.
Disclaimer: These events are included editorially as a community resource, and The Montclair Girl is not affiliated with hosting unless explicitly stated. For the most up-to-date and accurate info including inclement weather cancellations, please contact the host directly.
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Lukin Center’s Virtual Events + FREE Phone Consultation
Thursday, August 18th at 2:00PM and Wednesday, August 24th at 2:00PM | BOOK CONSULTATION
Lukin Center for Psychotherapy, located at 51 Upper Montclair Plaza, Suite 27 in Montclair, is a family-owned and operated practice that matches every patient with the clinician who has the right mix of skills, training, and personality for the best outcomes possible. This Thursday at 2:00PM, Lukin Center will be a guest on the Montclair’s Health Department’s Mayor Wellness Campaign Facebook live to discuss how to mentally and physically prepare for back to school. Then on Wednesday, August 24th, Lukin Center will host its own Instagram live — featuring couples therapists who will talk about common issues that come up in relationships + tips on how to navigate them. Plus, MG readers can receive a FREE 15-minute phone consultation when you mention “Montclair Girl”. Call 201-409-0393 or email [email protected] for any inquiries or more information about the practice.
Click here to book your mental health consultation, follow on Instagram to join the live event, and click here to learn more about Lukin Center for Psychotherapy.
Montclair Girl’s Real Estate Directory
Just Launched | BROWSE DIRECTORY
The Montclair Girl readers are always seeking recommendations on everything from real estate rental buildings and condos for sale in the North Jersey area, so we thought it’d be helpful to create a guide to these buildings and homes. Meet our new Real Estate Directory, a curated (and ever-growing) list of real estate buildings in the greater North Jersey area. Discover these local real estate properties, compare and connect for tours, and keep checking back as the directory will be updated on a routine basis with new listings.
Check out the directory and browse properties here, and to learn more about MG’s Real Estate Directory, click here.
Personalized Help from the Access Navigator at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, August 18th | 10AM – 4PM
Montclair Public Library’s Navigator will meet with individuals to help improve their digital literacy, guide them toward new employment, or develop new skills in general. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Adult Skating Session + Public Skating Session
Thursday, August 18th | Various times
This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Alice + Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium at Newark Museum of Art
Thursday, August 18th | 2PM, 3PM
An interactive theater for learning about astronomy, space, and planetary science. This event will be held at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City: Milo Z at NJPAC
Thursday, August 18th | 6PM
This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Open Mic Night with Goldpants LLC at Montclair Brewery
Thursday, August 18th | 7PM – 9:30PM
Enjoy music, comedy, poetry, and drama at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Montclair Moves: A Night of Movement + Community Hosted by Pharmacie Bar + Kitchen + Wellmont Theater
Thursday, August 18th | 7PM – 8:15PM
Enjoy sunset yoga at Wellmont Arts Plaza, Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Thursday Trivia Night at Pineapple Express BBQ
Thursday, August 18th | 8PM
Win prizes and enjoy food and drink specials at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
The Theater Project Presents: A Jersey Cantata at Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
Thursday, August 18th | 8PM – 10PM
This event will be held at 10 Durand Road in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Showings at The Clairidge
Friday, August 19th
Films like Beast and Back to the Future are playing this weekend. These events will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session + Family Stick + Puck
Friday, August 19th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Lunch Crunch at Ride It Fitness
Friday, August 19th | 12PM – 12:45PM
This event will be held at 50 Upper Montclair Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Friday Afternoon Movie at Verona Public Library
Friday, August 19th | 1PM
Spencer will be showing at 17 Gould Street in Verona. Learn more here.
Hello Honey Hair Co’s First Maker’s Market Night
Friday, August 19th | 5PM – 8PM
Enjoy shopping, snacking, and socializing at 224 Lorraine Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Iliza Shlesinger: Back in Action at NJPAC
Friday, August 19th | 7PM
This comedian will be performing at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Live Music: Quiz Show at Montclair Brewery
Friday, August 19th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
Enjoy this musical collective at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Event Horizon at Just Jakes
Friday, August 19th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Montclair Farmers’ Market at the Walnut Street Train Station
Saturday, August 20th | 8AM – 1PM
The Montclair Farmers’ Market brings together an array of local farmers and food artisans, offering fresh fruits & vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, cheeses, prepared foods, baked goods, condiments, honey, flowers, wine, pickles, and much more. This event will be held at 86 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Ride to Help Kids With Cancer + Blood Disorders at Ride It Fitness
Saturday, August 20th | 9AM, 12PM
All of the proceeds from this event will go to the Valerie Fund to help kids with cancer and blood disorders, and it will be held at 50 Upper Montclair Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session + Family Stick + Puck
Saturday, August 20th | Various times
This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Young Gardeners Club at Essex County Environmental Center
Saturday, August 20th | 10AM – 11AM
This event is for children ages K-12 and will meet at Garibaldi Hall, 621B Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland. Learn more here.
Bike Right – Learn to Ride at Essex County Environmental Center
Saturday, August 20th | 10:30AM – 12:30PM
This event is for those ages five and up and be at Garibaldi Hall, 621B Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland. Learn more here.
Honoring the Spirit of Rebellion: A Celebration of Nat Turner Park
Saturday, August 20th | 12PM – 4PM
Celebrate the history of Nat Turner Park, enjoy family-friendly activities, and record your own history with the Newark Story Bus at 251-259 18th Avenue in Newark. Learn more here.
4th Annual Jamaica Independence Day Celebration at Montclair Brewery
Saturday, August 20th | 1PM
Celebrate with island-inspired drinks, music, and treats at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Sophisticated Science at the Turtle Back Zoo
Saturday, August 20th | 1PM – 3PM
A conservation program that covers topics such as animal anatomy, habitats and conservation, animal careers, and more. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Sunset Saturdays – Linda + The Love Tones at Maplewood Village
Saturday, August 20th | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Enjoy live music on the street at Maplewood Village at this family-friendly event. Learn more here.
Monarch Migration 2022 Celebration at Crane Park Sponsored by Northeast Earth Coalition
Saturday, August 20th | 3:30PM – 6:30PM
Listen to composer and musician Gerry Hazel at Crane Park in Montclair. Learn more here.
Suyat at Just Jakes
Saturday, August 20th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session + Family Stick + Puck
Sunday, August 21st | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Blues + Brews: Robert Hill Band at Montclair Brewery
Sunday, August 21st | 5:30PM – 7:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
UB40/The Wailers/ Maxi Priest + Big Mountain: Bigga Baggariddim Tour at NJPAC
Sunday, August 21st | 7PM
This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Wonders of the Wild at the Turtle Back Zoo
Saturday, August 20th | 1PM – 3PM
This event is an opportunity to participate in supplementary science and nature-themed programs and projects that facilitate scientific literacy and life-long environmental stewardship. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Eyes of the Wild Animal Show at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, August 23rd | 2PM – 3PM
Learn about animals that spend some of their time in the water at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Music Mondays: Jazz House Kids Performance at Montclair Public Library
Monday, August 22nd | 5PM – 6PM
This family-friendly performance will be held at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
New Jersey Wood Turners at Essex County Environmental Center
Monday, August 22nd | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
Discover the wonders of creating art from found pieces of wood. This event will meet at Garibaldi Hall, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland. Learn more here.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, August 23rd | 11AM – 11:45AM
This classic Pilates series is a virtual event. Learn more here.
The Everything Book Club at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, August 23rd | 1PM – 2PM
This librarian-led event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Paint + Pot With Mind Your Beads + Seeds at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, August 23rd | 4PM – 5:30PM
Decorate your own pot and take home a plant friend at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
South Orange Summer Nights at SOPAC
Wednesday, August 24th
Enjoy free concerts, food trucks, activities, and more at Floods Hill in Meadowland Park, 100 N Ridgewood Road in South Orange. Learn more here.
The Arabic Roots of “Western” Medicine at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, August 24th | 6:30PM – 8PM
This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Virtual Meditation at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Wednesday, August 24th | 7PM – 9PM
This evening meditation class is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Sahara Moon at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Wednesday, August 24th | 7PM
This singer-songwriter will be performing at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
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 and of service for over a decade. Volunteers are needed to prepare + serve food. Learn more here.
Human Needs Food Pantry | 9 Label Street, Montclair
Opportunities to give back to the community are always available here. As a necessary component to the operation of the food pantry, volunteers are needed to do tasks from packaging fruits + vegetables to sorting donated clothes. For those who would like to interact with the community, the opportunity to deliver food to homebound clients is available. Learn more here.
Salvation Army | Montclair
For 125 years, The Montclair Citadel Corps has been a beacon of hope + a model of ministry in the Name of Jesus in suburban Essex County. Whether it is housing a needy family at our Cornerstone House Shelter, feeding the homeless at our hot meal program, providing emergency assistance, building characters in future generations, or serving as a place of worship for those seeking spiritual nurture, Montclair Citadel provides something for everyone. Donation Drop-Off: Monday – Friday 9AM-4PM. Learn more here.
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Have a great weekend, xo
87 Events in the Montclair + Northern NJ Area This Weekend | February 27-March 2, 2025
March is just around the corner here in Essex County, which means spring and all that it brings is coming soon. While we wait for the weather to warm up, there are plenty of indoor events happening this weekend in the Montclair area, whether it's visiting a new exhibit at a local museum, attending a meditation class, or playing indoor tennis. Below is a list of (over 85!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events happening this weekend, February 27th through March 2nd, 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.
Property of the Week: The Royal in Bloomfield
The Royal, located at 620 Bloomfield Avenue just steps away from the train station, is a new construction, luxury building that has an array of units available for lease (including some seriously impressive penthouse units). Mention ‘Montclair Girl’ when you take a tour to get a $10 Starbucks gift card.
View The Local Girl’s Real Estate Directory here — which has 90+ listings just this week.
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Passport Applications at Montclair Public Library – Bellevue Avenue Branch
Montclair Public Library - Bellevue Avenue Branch
185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Locals can apply for a passport at the Bellevue Avenue Branch of the Montclair Public Library, located at 185 Bellevue Avenue, starting January 27th.
Van Vleck’s Online Plant Sale
Van Vleck Garden's Online Plant Sale is available for locals until March 2nd. Items will be ready for planting and pick-up at the Van Vleck Spring Plant Sale from May…
Verona Restaurant Week
Calling all foodies. Verona's Restaurant Week is back. Mark your calendars and save the date for an unforgettable tour of Verona Eats from February 23rd to March 1st. Whether you're a breakfast…
A to Sze: Collecting at MAM (2000-2025) at Montclair Art Museum
Montclair Art Museum
3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ
The Montclair Art Museum, located at 3 South Mountain Avenue, will showcase "A to Sze: Collecting at MAM (2000-2025)," an exhibition showcasing some of the museum's significant acquisitions over the past quarter-century.…
New Moon Manifestation Collective at Houss Freya
Houss Freya
205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
Harness the power of this new moon to manifest all that is meant for you on bay leaves at Houss Freya, located at 205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, on February 17th…
Free
A Free Introduction to Watercolors at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library
50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Montclair Public Library, located at 50 South Fullerton Avenue, will host a free watercolor class on Thursdays from 1PM to 3PM. This class begins February 6th and ends March 13th.
Free
Herbalism for Skin + Hair at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library
50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Learn about herbs that promote healthy skin and hair and make DIY wellness products in this class at the Montclair Public Library, located at 50 South Fullerton Avenue, on February…
$50
In Spite of Our Fears Opening Reception at The Grover House Gallery
The Grover House Gallery
333 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ
Join The Grover House Gallery at 333 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell for the opening reception of In Spite of Our Fears, a poignant and deeply personal solo exhibition by artist Tatyana Kazakova, on February…
Java Love’s Offline Cafe: Game Nights
Java Love (Church Street)
49 Church Street, Montclair, NJ
Java Love Cafe's new Offline Cafe: Game Night, which takes place every Thursday from 6PM to 9PM at 49 Church Street, Montclair, encourages guests to disconnect from their screens and…
Free
moe.: Circle of Giants Tour
Wellmont Theater
5 Seymour Street, Montclair
Hailed by American Songwriter for their “mind-bending musicality,” moe. is treasured for their mesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant songcraft. For three decades, the band has corralled myriad…
$33
AAPI Montclair Winter Dance Party at Porta
Porta Montclair
499 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
AAPI Montclair will host a Winter Dance Party at Porta, located at 499 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, on February 27th from 7PM to 11PM. Attendees can look forward to music by…
Montclair Film + StorySLAM: “The ___ Date Ever”
Montclair Film
505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Whether you have something to say, or just want to listen, you won’t want to miss the return of Montclair Film’s StorySLAM on February 27th at 7PM. Each participant will…
A Case for the Existence of God at Luna Stage
Luna Stage
555 Valley Road, West Orange
Join Luna Stage at 555 Valley Road, West Orange for A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter. The show opens on Saturday, February 22nd at 8PM…
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Passport Applications at Montclair Public Library – Bellevue Avenue Branch
Montclair Public Library - Bellevue Avenue Branch
185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Locals can apply for a passport at the Bellevue Avenue Branch of the Montclair Public Library, located at 185 Bellevue Avenue, starting January 27th.
Van Vleck’s Online Plant Sale
Van Vleck Garden's Online Plant Sale is available for locals until March 2nd. Items will be ready for planting and pick-up at the Van Vleck Spring Plant Sale from May…
Verona Restaurant Week
Calling all foodies. Verona's Restaurant Week is back. Mark your calendars and save the date for an unforgettable tour of Verona Eats from February 23rd to March 1st. Whether you're a breakfast…
2025 Social Justice Symposium: Be the Change at Caldwell University
Caldwell University
120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
The theme of this year's Social Justice Symposium is Be the Change. Join Caldwell University on February 28th from 8:15AM to 3:15PM for breakout sessions that will focus on intersectionality, discerning…
$20
A to Sze: Collecting at MAM (2000-2025) at Montclair Art Museum
Montclair Art Museum
3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ
The Montclair Art Museum, located at 3 South Mountain Avenue, will showcase "A to Sze: Collecting at MAM (2000-2025)," an exhibition showcasing some of the museum's significant acquisitions over the past quarter-century.…
Scout Program: Maple Trees at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Van Vleck House + Gardens
21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ
Scouts seeking to earn their animal-themed badges, look no further. Join Van Vleck House + Gardens, located at 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, for an afternoon of learning about wild…
Ramadan Moon Lighting at Springfield Avenue Gazebo
Springfield Avenue Gazebo
1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
Celebrate the first night of the festive month of Ramadan at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo, located at 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, on February 8th from 5PM to 6:30PM.
West Orange Ramadan Crescent Lighting at Town Hall
West Orange Town Hall
66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ
Join the West Orange Town Hall for the 2nd annual Ramadan Crescent Lighting on February 28th from 5:30PM to 7PM at 66 Main Street.
Breathwork Experience at Sanctuary for Wellness
Sanctuary for Wellness
206 Bellevue Avenue, 2nd Floor, Montclair, NJ
Join Brick City Breathes at Sanctuary for Wellness for a breakwork event on February 28th at 6PM and March 9th at 3PM at 206 Bellevue Avenue, Second Floor, Montclair.
Traveling Boards’ Pop Up Board Game Cafe
Board Game Cafe
154 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ
Join Traveling Boards for four hours of board gaming, including a curated library of board games, game teachers, and refreshments. The event will run from 6PM to 10PM on February…
$25
Welcoming Pleasure Girls Night at Beauty + Branding by Logan Roquemore
Beauty + Branding by Logan Roquemore
605 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Grab your bestie and join Sex + Self-Intimacy Coach Angie Enger for an intimate discussion and workshop to explore pleasure, desire, and sexuality in a shame-free, good-vibes gathering on February 28th…
$90
MPack Live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery
101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ
MPack is a Blues, Jazz, R+B, Soul, and Funk band that is guaranteed to make any party a toe-tapping, unifying, get-you-dancing one. See this band at Montclair Brewery on February…
$5
Montclair Film + Montclair Improv Comedy
Montclair Film
505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ
It’s time to laugh again! Montclair Improv Comedy returns to Cinema505 on February 28th at 8PM at 505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair. Attendees can look forward to an evening of original…
A Case for the Existence of God at Luna Stage
Luna Stage
555 Valley Road, West Orange
Join Luna Stage at 555 Valley Road, West Orange for A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter. The show opens on Saturday, February 22nd at 8PM…
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Passport Applications at Montclair Public Library – Bellevue Avenue Branch
Montclair Public Library - Bellevue Avenue Branch
185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Locals can apply for a passport at the Bellevue Avenue Branch of the Montclair Public Library, located at 185 Bellevue Avenue, starting January 27th.
Van Vleck’s Online Plant Sale
Van Vleck Garden's Online Plant Sale is available for locals until March 2nd. Items will be ready for planting and pick-up at the Van Vleck Spring Plant Sale from May…
Verona Restaurant Week
Calling all foodies. Verona's Restaurant Week is back. Mark your calendars and save the date for an unforgettable tour of Verona Eats from February 23rd to March 1st. Whether you're a breakfast…
‘Out + About’ Photo Exhibit by Anthony Buccino at West Caldwell Public Library
West Caldwell Public Library
30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, NJ
Join the West Caldwell Public Library for an exhibit of photography by Anthony Buccino at the Richard R. Cass Art Gallery, which is located inside the library at 30 Clinton…
Free Child Car Seat Inspection Event at Bloomfield Fire Headquarters
Bloomfield Fire Headquarters
375 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ
Join the Bloomfield Fire Department, located at 375 Franklin Street, for free car seat inspections on the first Saturday of each month from 9AM to 12PM.
Maple Sugaring Program at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Van Vleck House + Gardens
21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ
Families are invited to learn how to identify a sugar maple tree, discover the steps for turning sap into syrup, and visit a tapped sugar maple tree in the Van…
$12 – $40
A to Sze: Collecting at MAM (2000-2025) at Montclair Art Museum
Montclair Art Museum
3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ
The Montclair Art Museum, located at 3 South Mountain Avenue, will showcase "A to Sze: Collecting at MAM (2000-2025)," an exhibition showcasing some of the museum's significant acquisitions over the past quarter-century.…
Antiques Appraisal Day at Montclair Women’s Club
Montclair Women's Club
82 Union Street, Montclair
Join the Montclair Women's Club for an Antique Appraisal Day on March 1st from 11AM to 2PM for Antiques Appraisal Day at 82 Union Street, Montclair. $20 entrance gets you…
$20
Winter White Watch Party at Loopwell
Loopwell
80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Join Loopwell for the Winter White Watch Party for The World’s Hottest Menopause Party. This event will be live-streamed at 80 Maple Avenue, Montclair on Saturday, March 1st from 11AM…
The Garden of the Shadows’ The Three Little Pigs: Shadow Puppet Show at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library
50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Join the Montclair Public Library on March 1st from 11:30AM to 12:30PM at 50 South Fullerton Avenue for a shadow puppet show created entirely with recycled materials, and combined with…
Otey PLAY-dough Pop-Up Bar at Craft Club Studio
Craft Club Studio
122 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ
Otey PLAY-dough bar at Craft Club Studio, located at 122 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, will allow children and even my sensory-seeking adults to create their own jars + bins.…
Little Saturday Morning Cartoon Club at East Side Mags
East Side Mags
491 Bloomfield Ave Suite 102, Montclair, NJ
Join East Side Mags, located at 491 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 102, Montclair, for a 45-minute art class where kids will learn to draw and color popular cartoon characters step by…
The Big Brew Beer Festival at The Morristown Armory
The Morristown Armory
430 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ
The Morristown Armory will host The Big Brew Beer Festival on March 1st from 1PM to 5PM. Attendees can expect over 150 craft beers, music, and more.
Ramadan Crescent Lighting at North Caldwell Borough Hall
North Caldwell Borough Hall
141 Gould Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ
Join the North Caldwell Borough Hall at 3PM on March 1st for a Ramadan crescent lighting at 141 Gould Avenue.
“My Black is Beautiful! A Celebration of Black History through the Arts” at SOPAC
South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ
Join South Orange Middle School as they present the 3rd annual “My Black is Beautiful! A Celebration of Black History through the Arts” on Saturday, March 1st at 4PM at…
A Case for the Existence of God at Luna Stage
Luna Stage
555 Valley Road, West Orange
Join Luna Stage at 555 Valley Road, West Orange for A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter. The show opens on Saturday, February 22nd at 8PM…
Reiki Gong Bath + Mother Bowl at BecomeOne Wholeness
BecomeOne Wholeness
300 Park Avenue, Rutherford, NJ
Step inside the Mother Bowl at BecomeOne Wholeness for vibrational sound healing on Saturday, March 1st from 8PM to 9PM. Guests can then enjoy a long gong bath while two…
$33
Dave and the Divas at First Congregational Church (Rescheduled from 2/8)
First Congregational Church of Montclair
40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Outpost in the Burbs presents “Freedom and Faith,” an album release celebration show that is a tribute to the late Jenny Amlen, sister of Grammy award-winning producer David Amlen and…
$33.00
Infinite LOOP Party at Tierney’s Tavern
Tierney's Tavern
138 Valley Road, Montclair
A DJ dance party with 80s + 90s new wave alternative music.
$15.00
Mardi Gras Mermaid Dance Party at The Shannon Rose (Ramsey)
The Shannon Rose (Ramsey)
1200 NJ-17, Ramsey, NJ
The Shannon Rose, in Clifton and Ramsey, is bringing the spirit of Bourbon Street to the Garden State with a special Mardi Gras celebration on March 1st from 9PM to…
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Van Vleck’s Online Plant Sale
Van Vleck Garden's Online Plant Sale is available for locals until March 2nd. Items will be ready for planting and pick-up at the Van Vleck Spring Plant Sale from May…
Windows for Women in Maplewood
In honor of Women’s History Month, Maplewood is hosting the Windows for Women project for the month of March. Business owners in Maplewood’s business districts will showcase the works of…
8th Annual March Fourth 5K at South Mountain Reservation
South Mountain Reservation
South Orange Avenue + Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ
The 8th Annual March Fourth 5K, which benefits the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, will take place at the South Mountain Reservation where Brookside Drive + Glen Avenue intersect in Millburn on…
Denville Farmer’s Market
Farmers Market Denville
51 Bloomfield Avenue, Denville, NJ
The Denville Farmers’ Market is open every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM at the Bloomfield Avenue parking lot in downtown Denville. The market features 25+ vendors ranging from artisan products…
Chakra Healing Through Art + Meditation Workshop: A Creative Energy Series at Loopwell
Loopwell
80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Discover the harmony between creativity and inner energy in this transformative workshop series on March 2nd from 11:30AM to 1PM at Loopwell. Each session focuses on one of the seven…
$40
Millburn Lunar New Year Festival
Millburn's Lunar New Year Festival is back for 2025 and happens on March 2nd from 12PM to 5PM. This event will include street fair, food, games, and live performances and…
Building Montclair in LEGO at Montclair Art Museum
Montclair Art Museum
3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Kids can work with architect Stephen W. Schwartz of Building Blocks Workshops to visualize Montclair and learn the basic architectural principles to recreate specific buildings in Montclair, such as the…
West Orange Classic Film Festival at AMC DINE-IN Essex Green 9: Who Done It
AMC DINE-IN Essex Green 9
495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ
The 19th annual West Orange Classic Film Festival returns for 2025 at the AMC DINE-IN Essex Green 9, located at 495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange. On March 2nd at 2PM,…
$15
Bonsai Beginner Workshop at Wild Air Beerworks
Wild Air Beerworks
801 2nd Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends on March 2nd from 4PM to 6PM at Wild Air Beerworks, located…
$85
A Case for the Existence of God at Luna Stage
Luna Stage
555 Valley Road, West Orange
Join Luna Stage at 555 Valley Road, West Orange for A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter. The show opens on Saturday, February 22nd at 8PM…
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New Moon Manifestation Collective at Houss Freya
Houss Freya
205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
Harness the power of this new moon to manifest all that is meant for you on bay leaves at Houss Freya, located at 205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, on February 17th…
Free
Java Love’s Offline Cafe: Game Nights
Java Love (Church Street)
49 Church Street, Montclair, NJ
Java Love Cafe's new Offline Cafe: Game Night, which takes place every Thursday from 6PM to 9PM at 49 Church Street, Montclair, encourages guests to disconnect from their screens and…
Free
moe.: Circle of Giants Tour
Wellmont Theater
5 Seymour Street, Montclair
Hailed by American Songwriter for their “mind-bending musicality,” moe. is treasured for their mesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant songcraft. For three decades, the band has corralled myriad…
$33
Scout Program: Maple Trees at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Van Vleck House + Gardens
21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ
Scouts seeking to earn their animal-themed badges, look no further. Join Van Vleck House + Gardens, located at 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, for an afternoon of learning about wild…
Ramadan Moon Lighting at Springfield Avenue Gazebo
Springfield Avenue Gazebo
1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
Celebrate the first night of the festive month of Ramadan at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo, located at 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, on February 8th from 5PM to 6:30PM.
Traveling Boards’ Pop Up Board Game Cafe
Board Game Cafe
154 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ
Join Traveling Boards for four hours of board gaming, including a curated library of board games, game teachers, and refreshments. The event will run from 6PM to 10PM on February…
$25
MPack Live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery
101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ
MPack is a Blues, Jazz, R+B, Soul, and Funk band that is guaranteed to make any party a toe-tapping, unifying, get-you-dancing one. See this band at Montclair Brewery on February…
$5
Maple Sugaring Program at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Van Vleck House + Gardens
21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ
Families are invited to learn how to identify a sugar maple tree, discover the steps for turning sap into syrup, and visit a tapped sugar maple tree in the Van…
$12 – $40
The Garden of the Shadows’ The Three Little Pigs: Shadow Puppet Show at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library
50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Join the Montclair Public Library on March 1st from 11:30AM to 12:30PM at 50 South Fullerton Avenue for a shadow puppet show created entirely with recycled materials, and combined with…
Otey PLAY-dough Pop-Up Bar at Craft Club Studio
Craft Club Studio
122 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ
Otey PLAY-dough bar at Craft Club Studio, located at 122 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, will allow children and even my sensory-seeking adults to create their own jars + bins.…
Little Saturday Morning Cartoon Club at East Side Mags
East Side Mags
491 Bloomfield Ave Suite 102, Montclair, NJ
Join East Side Mags, located at 491 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 102, Montclair, for a 45-minute art class where kids will learn to draw and color popular cartoon characters step by…
“My Black is Beautiful! A Celebration of Black History through the Arts” at SOPAC
South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ
Join South Orange Middle School as they present the 3rd annual “My Black is Beautiful! A Celebration of Black History through the Arts” on Saturday, March 1st at 4PM at…
Millburn Lunar New Year Festival
Millburn's Lunar New Year Festival is back for 2025 and happens on March 2nd from 12PM to 5PM. This event will include street fair, food, games, and live performances and…
Building Montclair in LEGO at Montclair Art Museum
Montclair Art Museum
3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Kids can work with architect Stephen W. Schwartz of Building Blocks Workshops to visualize Montclair and learn the basic architectural principles to recreate specific buildings in Montclair, such as the…
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MPack Live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery
101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ
MPack is a Blues, Jazz, R+B, Soul, and Funk band that is guaranteed to make any party a toe-tapping, unifying, get-you-dancing one. See this band at Montclair Brewery on February…
$5
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Passport Applications at Montclair Public Library – Bellevue Avenue Branch
Montclair Public Library - Bellevue Avenue Branch
185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Locals can apply for a passport at the Bellevue Avenue Branch of the Montclair Public Library, located at 185 Bellevue Avenue, starting January 27th.
Windows for Women in Maplewood
In honor of Women’s History Month, Maplewood is hosting the Windows for Women project for the month of March. Business owners in Maplewood’s business districts will showcase the works of…
‘Out + About’ Photo Exhibit by Anthony Buccino at West Caldwell Public Library
West Caldwell Public Library
30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, NJ
Join the West Caldwell Public Library for an exhibit of photography by Anthony Buccino at the Richard R. Cass Art Gallery, which is located inside the library at 30 Clinton…
Monday Morning Yoga at Van Vleck House + Garden
Van Vleck House + Gardens
21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ
Join Van Vleck House + Gardens for its weekly Monday Morning Yoga from 9:30AM to 10:45AM. This class is in-person and online and welcomes all yoga levels.
J. Alexander’s Grand Opening Event in Clifton
J. Alexander's
852 NJ-3, Clifton, NJ
J. Alexander's is celebrating its first New Jersey location in Clifton with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Free
Introduction to Bouldering at The Gravity Vault
The Gravity Vault
8 Seymour Street, Montclair, NJ
Attend this bouldering class at The Gravity Vault located at 8 Seymour Street, Montclair, on Mondays from 6:30PM to 8PM. This course begins February 24th and ends March 17th. Preregistration…
$194
Poetry Writing Workshop at Montclair Public Library – Bellevue Avenue Branch
Montclair Public Library - Bellevue Avenue Branch
185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Learn how to write poetry in this workshop at the Bellevue Avenue Branch of the Montclair Public Library, located at 185 Bellevue Avenue. This class occurs on Mondays from 7PM…
$75
Passport Applications at Montclair Public Library – Bellevue Avenue Branch
Montclair Public Library - Bellevue Avenue Branch
185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Locals can apply for a passport at the Bellevue Avenue Branch of the Montclair Public Library, located at 185 Bellevue Avenue, starting January 27th.
Windows for Women in Maplewood
In honor of Women’s History Month, Maplewood is hosting the Windows for Women project for the month of March. Business owners in Maplewood’s business districts will showcase the works of…
‘Out + About’ Photo Exhibit by Anthony Buccino at West Caldwell Public Library
West Caldwell Public Library
30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, NJ
Join the West Caldwell Public Library for an exhibit of photography by Anthony Buccino at the Richard R. Cass Art Gallery, which is located inside the library at 30 Clinton…
“Not Retired, Reinvented” at Keep Creating Art Wellness Center
Keep Creating Art Wellness Center
408 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Join Keep Creating Art Wellness Center, located at 408 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, for “Not Retired, Reinvented," an exhibition featuring the work of six women who have found renewed purpose and…
Crochet for Beginners at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library
50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Montclair Public Library, located at 50 South Fullerton Avenue, will host a weekly Crochet for Beginners class on Tuesdays from 11AM to 1PM. This class will begin on February 4th…
$104
Memoir: The 5 Senses at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library
50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Learn how to write using the five senses in this class at the Montclair Public Library, located at 50 South Fullerton Avenue. This class occurs on Tuesdays from 11AM to…
$99
Indoor Pickleball Clinic at Tiger Tennis + Fitness
Tiger Tennis
42 Fairfield Place, West Caldwelll
Play indoor pickleball at Tiger Tennis + Fitness, located at 42 Fairfield Place, 2nd Floor, West Caldwell, on Tuesdays from 2PM to 3PM. This course starts February 4th and ends…
$110
Book Discussion: “The Personal Librarian” at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library
50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
This book discussion, which takes place on March 4th from 2PM to 3:30PM at Montclair Public Library, located at 50 South Fullerton Avenue, prepares students for the Adult School's March 6th…
$20
Bonsai Beginner Workshop at Twin Elephant Brewing Company
Twin Elephant Brewing Company
13 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, NJ
Join Twin Elephant Brewing Company, located at 13 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, for a beginner-friendly bonsai workshop on March 4th and April 1st from 6PM to 8PM.
$75
Woodworking 101 at Montclair High School
Montclair High School
141 Park Street, Montclair
As a part of the Montclair Public Library's Winter Classes, Montclair High School will host Woodworking 101, a class that teaches the essentials of woodworking, on Tuesdays from 6:30PM to…
$164
Empower Your Voice: A Confidence Workshop: I Am Remarkable at Loopwell
Loopwell
80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Join Loopwell for a 90-minute workshop on March 4th from 7PM to 9PM. #IAmRemarkable is a global movement that empowers everyone, including underrepresented groups, to celebrate their achievements in the…
Free
Passport Applications at Montclair Public Library – Bellevue Avenue Branch
Montclair Public Library - Bellevue Avenue Branch
185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Locals can apply for a passport at the Bellevue Avenue Branch of the Montclair Public Library, located at 185 Bellevue Avenue, starting January 27th.
Windows for Women in Maplewood
In honor of Women’s History Month, Maplewood is hosting the Windows for Women project for the month of March. Business owners in Maplewood’s business districts will showcase the works of…
‘Out + About’ Photo Exhibit by Anthony Buccino at West Caldwell Public Library
West Caldwell Public Library
30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, NJ
Join the West Caldwell Public Library for an exhibit of photography by Anthony Buccino at the Richard R. Cass Art Gallery, which is located inside the library at 30 Clinton…
“Not Retired, Reinvented” at Keep Creating Art Wellness Center
Keep Creating Art Wellness Center
408 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Join Keep Creating Art Wellness Center, located at 408 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, for “Not Retired, Reinvented," an exhibition featuring the work of six women who have found renewed purpose and…
Georgia O’Keeffe: Speaking in Color and Shapes
This class, which is hosted by the Montclair Public Library, will surround artist Georgia O’Keeffe. This class will be online on March 5th from 11AM to 12:30PM. Preregistration is required.
$25
Hey! I Heard You’re Black at SOPAC
SOPAC
One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ
Join SOPAC on March 5th at 7PM for Hey! I Heard You’re Black, a show that presents black couples, strangers, neighbors, and co-workers discussing the intricate realities of their everyday…
Indoor Rowing at Montclair High School
Montclair High School
141 Park Street, Montclair
Attend this indoor rowing class at Montclair High School, located at 100 Chestnut Street, on Wednesdays from 7PM to 8PM. This course begins February 5th and ends April 2nd. Preregistration…
$194
Film Club at Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
67 Park Street, Montclair, NJ
The Montclair Public Library's Film Club meets from 7:00PM to 8:30PM at Congregation Shomrei Emunah, located at 67 Park Street in Montclair. The club runs from February 12th to June…
$150
Bingo at Alto Rooftop
Alto Rooftop
690 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Join Alto Rooftop for a Free N' Fun Bingo Night on Wednesday, March 5th at 7PM at 690 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair.
Beginner Mah Jongg at Montclair Public Library – Bellevue Avenue Branch
Montclair Public Library - Bellevue Avenue Branch
185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg at the Bellevue Avenue Branch of the Montclair Public Library, located at 185 Bellevue Avenue, on Wednesdays from 7PM…
$150
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New Moon Manifestation Collective at Houss Freya
Houss Freya
205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
Harness the power of this new moon to manifest all that is meant for you on bay leaves at Houss Freya, located at 205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, on February 17th…
Free
A Free Introduction to Watercolors at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library
50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Montclair Public Library, located at 50 South Fullerton Avenue, will host a free watercolor class on Thursdays from 1PM to 3PM. This class begins February 6th and ends March 13th.
Free
Java Love’s Offline Cafe: Game Nights
Java Love (Church Street)
49 Church Street, Montclair, NJ
Java Love Cafe's new Offline Cafe: Game Night, which takes place every Thursday from 6PM to 9PM at 49 Church Street, Montclair, encourages guests to disconnect from their screens and…
Free
Free Child Car Seat Inspection Event at Bloomfield Fire Headquarters
Bloomfield Fire Headquarters
375 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ
Join the Bloomfield Fire Department, located at 375 Franklin Street, for free car seat inspections on the first Saturday of each month from 9AM to 12PM.
J. Alexander’s Grand Opening Event in Clifton
J. Alexander's
852 NJ-3, Clifton, NJ
J. Alexander's is celebrating its first New Jersey location in Clifton with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Free
Empower Your Voice: A Confidence Workshop: I Am Remarkable at Loopwell
Loopwell
80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Join Loopwell for a 90-minute workshop on March 4th from 7PM to 9PM. #IAmRemarkable is a global movement that empowers everyone, including underrepresented groups, to celebrate their achievements in the…
Free
Human Needs Food Pantry | 9 Label Street, Montclair
In New Jersey alone, over 1.1 million people are food insecure. The Human Needs 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.
Junior League of Montclair-Newark | 40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
The true lifeline behind any organization, non-profit, or association is the volunteers. The Junior League of Montclair-Newark works to help develop and cultivate volunteerism amongst women in the community. The group of volunteers that are formed through this organization promotes education, health, wellness, literacy, and arts for children. Learn more here.
Mental Health Association of Essex + Morris | 33 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Mental health is often highly stigmatized in society and the media. The Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris is working to reverse this stigma and provide support to those living with mental illness as well as their caregivers. Through advocacy, education, prevention, early intervention, treatment, and services, the organization is working to achieve its mission. Case management services, suicide prevention work, and housing opportunities are just a small sample of the community work of this organization. Learn more here.
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