It’s the first week of August and there’s still plenty of time to make plans in Essex County and beyond this summer. This week’s local Montclair + North Jersey area events guide has you covered with open mic night at Montclair Brewery, The Last Supper at SOPAC, outdoor yoga at Essex County Environmental Center, and more. Check out the list of all the events happening this weekend, August 4th – August 7th.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. 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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Codey Arena Skating Session for Adults + Public Skating
Thursday, August 4th | Various times
A skate session for those who are 35 years old and up. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Independent Study: Plein-air Painting Retreat at Montclair Art Museum
Thursday, August 4th | 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Design a personal project that addresses the difference between the early morning and afternoon light on the same subject. This event will be held at 3 South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Personalized Help from the Access Navigator at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, August 4th | 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.
Summer 2022 MILL Classes: Fragrance Beyond Flowers at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Thursday, August 4th | 11:30AM
Let your nose lead the way to roots, stems, leaves, and flowers with distinct scents at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City: Treach of Naughty by Nature at NJPAC
Thursday, August 4th | 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 4th | 7PM – 9:30PM
Enjoy music, comedy, poetry, and drama at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Beauty + the Beast at Union Congregational Church
Thursday, August 4th + Saturday, August 6th | 7PM
This event includes the NiCori Teen Performance Ensemble and will be held at 176 Cooper Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
The Last Supper at SOPAC
Thursday, August 4th | 7:30PM + Other Performance Times Through August 7th
This musical comedy will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Thursday Trivia Night at Pineapple Express BBQ
Thursday, August 4th | 8PM
Win prizes and enjoy food and drink specials at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Showings at The Clairidge
Friday, August 5th
Films like Bullet Train 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 5th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Friday, August 5th | 10AM – 7PM
This event will be held at 20 Washington Avenue in Nutley. Learn more here.
Lunch Crunch at Ride It Fitness
Friday, August 5th | 12PM – 12:45PM
This event will be held at 50 Upper Montclair Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Friday, August 5th | 1PM
This event will be held at 17 Gould Street in Verona. Learn more here.
Alice + Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium at Newark Museum of Art
Friday, August 5th | 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.
Tanisha Fordham’s The Ego at Mulberry Commons Park
Friday, August 5th | 6PM – 9PM
This new musical will be presented at Mulberry Commons Park, Mulberry Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Live Music with The FuMos at Montclair Brewery
Friday, August 5th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This NYC-based 70s band will be performing at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Crash the Party at Just Jakes
Friday, August 5th | 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
Saturday, August 6th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Montclair Farmers’ Market at the Walnut Street Train Station
Saturday, August 6th | 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.
Young Gardeners Club at Essex County Environmental Center
Saturday, August 6th | 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.
Saturday Morning Outdoor Yoga at Essex County Environmental Center
Saturday, August 6th | 10AM – 11AM
Enjoy outdoor yoga at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland. Learn more here.
Golf: Outdoor Hosted by Montclair Public Library
Saturday, August 6th | 11:15AM – 12:45PM
Learn golf fundamentals at Millburn Municipal Golf Course, 335 White Oak Ridge Road in Short Hills. Learn more here.
Sunset Saturdays – &Avery at Maplewood Village
Saturday, August 6th | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Enjoy live music on the street at Maplewood Village at this family-friendly event. Learn more here.
NMOA Summer Series | Simply Simone – The Music of Nina Simone at Newark Museum of Art
Saturday, August 6th | 7PM
This musical program will be held at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Priceless at Just Jakes
Saturday, August 6th + Sunday, August 7th | 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 7th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Bash + Pop Vinyl Dig at Montclair Brewery
Sunday, August 7th | 8AM – 4PM
Guest vendors from across the tri-state area will be selling records, CDs, cassette tapes, collectibles, and more at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Guess That Disney Song at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, August 4th | 3PM – 3:45PM
Test your Disney knowledge at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Christina Geist + Willie Geist at Bookends Bookstore
Saturday, August 6th | 12:30PM
Pick up a copy of Buddy’s New Buddy and have it signed at 211 East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. Learn more here.
Tales on the Trails: Ladybug Life at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Tuesday, August 9th | 10AM – 11AM
Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Zoo-vies at the Turtle Back Zoo
Wednesday, August 10th | 7:30PM – 12PM
Watch Big Hero 6 under the stars at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Mondays Mean Art at Montclair Public Library
Monday, August 8th | 2PM – 3PM
Enjoy a fun STEAM activity while supplies last at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Skating Session for Adults + Public Skating
Tuesday, August 9th | Various times
A skate session for those who are 35 years old and up. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, August 9th | 11AM – 11:45AM
This classic Pilates series is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Cedar Grove Summer Concert Series: The Duprees at Morgan’s Farm + Museum
Tuesday, August 9th | 7PM
This free concert will be held at 903 Pompton Avenue in Cedar Grove. Learn more here.
South Orange Summer Nights at SOPAC
Wednesday, August 10th
Enjoy free concerts, food trucks, activities, and more at Floods Hill in Meadowland Park, 100 N Ridgewood Road in South Orange. Learn more here.
Teen Book Club at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, August 9th | 3:30PM – 4:30PM
This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Dinosaur Discovery Family Field Trip at Essex County Environmental Center
Wednesday, August 10th | 5:30PM – 7:30PM
A hike to explore dinosaur tracks from the late Triassic age. This event will meet at the end of Locust Avenue in Roseland. Learn more here.
CC + The Boys at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Wednesday, August 10th | 7PM
This old school country and Southern blues charm group will be performing at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Guster at The Wellmont Theater
Wednesday, August 10th | 8PM
This alt-rock group will be performing at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Glen Burtnik’s The Summer of Love Concert — Woodstock Edition at Mayo Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, August 10th | 8PM
This event includes music by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendrix, and more, and will be held at 100 South Street in Morristown. Learn more here.
LGBT Rain Foundation Essex County | 168 N Park Street, East Orange
The mission of LGBT Rain Foundation of Essex County is to getLGBTQ+ people between the ages of 18 and 26 who are experiencing homelessness on the path from transitional housing to permanent housing. A variety of tasks are needed to run this foundation. Volunteers are asking to make a six-month commitment at a time to allow for relationship building with the residents. Learn more here.
Mental Health Association of Essex + Morris | 33 South Fullerton Avenue
The Mental Health Association of Essex + Morris is working to reverse the stigma around mental health + provide support to those living with mental illness as well as their caregivers. Through advocacy, education, prevention, early intervention, treatment, + services, the organization is working to achieve its mission. Case management services, suicide prevention work, + housing opportunities are just a small sample of the community work of this organization. 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 an event you’d like included in our guide? Email it to [email protected] by Tuesday at 12PM each week. You can also email advertising@themontclairgirl.
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Have a great weekend, xo
Things to Do Between January 1-8, 2025 in Montclair + Northern NJ
2025 has officially arrived and we've got you covered with everything to do locally over the next few days in Montclair and Northern New Jersey by sharing our full events calendar for easy browsing while we're OOO until 1/6. Below is the linked list of Montclair and Northern New Jersey events happening from January 1st through January 8th, 2025. Don’t forget — you can also submit your events to our community guide HERE (we approve pending events daily).
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.
Usually, we put out a weekly events guide showcasing 100+(!!) events happening throughout the current week in Montclair, Essex County, and greater New Jersey. Since we're away until 1/6, we're changing things up a bit and linking our full events calendar so you can peruse all of the local events happening at your convenience.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR EVENTS CALENDAR
Don't forget — you can submit your own event at any time to our calendar HERE.
See below for a few other fun things to keep you occupied while we're away.
Best of Montclair 2024 Winners Announced
We asked, you voted + nominated. The winners for our Best of Montclair 2024 Guide are here! With over 75+ categories, see the restaurants, shops, hair salons, and other local businesses Montclair + Essex County locals favored this year.
The Montclair Inn | 27 Hillside Avenue, Montclair
Affordable housing for senior citizens that includes food, mobility access, WiFi, and more can be difficult to secure. For some time, the Montclair Shared Housing Association has been providing this opportunity while fostering a great community. All residents have access to a private bedroom, kitchen appliances, a semi-private bedroom, three meals a day, a laundry facility, wifi, and community space. While residents do have a monthly rental fee, services, and amenities are made possible in large part by donors. Learn more here.
Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation | 228 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Recreation, community, + education are essential to childhood development. Through various programs, the Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation is able to provide a positive environment for children in the community. The year-long program, Project Oasis, is broken up into two seasons + focuses on closing the achievement gap among African-American youth. These services are only made possible by the support of volunteers, mentors, + donors. Learn more here.
Toni’s Kitchen | 73 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Toni’s Kitchen is an organization that provides the community in need with food resources. Toni’s Kitchen now provides 20,000+ meals every week, which is an increase of 4,300 pounds per week since 2019. Because of the support of generous donors and volunteers, 800+ families are no longer worrying about the next meal. Learn more here.
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
