The Essex County calendar is packed with all kinds of happenings to help you settle into January. This week’s local Montclair + North Jersey area events guide has you covered with a bowling night at Bowlero Hosted by Out Montclair, a women’s professional ice hockey game at American Dream, New Year Reiki Healing with Toni at Houss Freya, and more. Check out the list of all the events + things to do in North Jersey this weekend, January 12th – January 15th, 2023.
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Disney on Ice at Prudential Center
Thursday, January 12th – Monday, January 16th | Various times
This family-friendly event will be held at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Senior Skating Session
Thursday, January 12th | 10:45AM – 12:15PM
This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Bowling Night at Bowlero Hosted by Out Montclair
Thursday, January 12th | 7:30PM – 9PM
Roll in 2023 with a night of bowling. This event will be held at 679 Washington Avenue in Belleville. Learn more here.
Thursday Trivia Night at Pineapple Express BBQ
Thursday, January 12th | 8PM
Win prizes and enjoy food and drink specials at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Night Forms: Infinite Wave Exhibition at Grounds for Sculpture
Various Dates + Times
This site-specific, multi-sensory experience will kick off and run until April 2, 2023. This event will be held at 80 Sculptors Way in Hamilton. Learn more here.
Showings at The Clairidge
Friday, January 13th | Various times
Films like A Man Called Otto, Broker, and more are playing this weekend. These events will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session
Friday, January 13th | Various times
This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Stephanie Mills + the Wispers at NJPAC
Friday, January 13th | 8PM
This R&B group will be performing at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Mindful Self-Compassion Course with Marcie Handler + Beth Sandweiss
Friday, January 13th | 9:30AM – 12PM
This empirically supported online training is designed to help participants cultivate self-compassion. Learn more here.
Cornerstone Café at Montclair Art Museum
Friday, January 13th | 10AM – 4PM
Explore the MAM’s new in-house coffee shop at 3 South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Chair Yoga on Zoom Hosted by Verona Public Library
Friday, January 13th | 11AM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
DJ Ride with James at Ride It Fitness
Friday, January 13th | 4PM – 4:30PM
This workout class will be held at 50 Upper Montclair Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Wine + Wheel at Montclair Art Museum
Friday, January 13th | 7PM – 9:30PM
Make wheel-thrown ceramic objects such as cups, bowls, or vases. This event will be held at 3 South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Live Music: RTD2 Jazz at Montclair Brewery
Friday, January 13th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
The Rodner/Tyler Duo will be performing at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Who Brought the Dog at Just Jakes
Friday, January 13th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Mediumship + Tarot Readings with Mia at Houss Freya
Saturday, January 14th | Various Times
Being a Medium, a bridge to the non-physical, Mia passes along messages and guidance from loved ones. This event will be held at 547 Valley Road in Upper Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Sessions
Saturday, January 14th | 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, January 14th | 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.
Alice + Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium at Newark Museum of Art
Saturday, January 14th | 12PM, 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.
Newark Winter Village at Prudential Center
Ongoing until January 15th | 1PM – 8PM
Visitors of all ages can enjoy ice skating, go-karts various games + activities, and an open-air marketplace featuring local vendors. This event will be held at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Metropolitan Riveters vs. Minnesota Whitecaps at American Dream
Saturday, January 14th + Sunday, January 15th | Various times
This Premier Hockey Federation event (women’s professional ice hockey) will be held at 1 American Dream Way in East Rutherford. Learn more here.
Tycoon Dog Free All-Ages Show at The Woodland
Saturday, January 14th | 3PM – 6PM
An afternoon of fun and music at 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Sewing Machine Basics Workshop Hosted by The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Saturday, January 14th | 3:30PM – 5PM
Learn how to set up + use your sewing machine by beginning a simple project. This event will be held at 547 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, or virtually over Zoom. Learn more here.
Band of Make Believe at Just Jakes
Saturday, January 14th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Saturslay Drag Queen Dance Party Hosted by Out Montclair at Pizza Porta
Saturday, January 14th | 11:30PM + 12:30AM
Watch the queens perform with drinks, late-night pizza, and a non-stop dance party. This event will be held at 499 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
New Year Reiki Healing with Toni at Houss Freya
Sunday, January 15th | Various Times
Toni Chianetta, MS RYT is a 3rd Generation Mystical Intuitive. She uses her natural gifts + Masters’s Degree in nutrition to offer a holistic approach to ancient healing. This event will be held at 547 Valley Road in Upper Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Sessions
Sunday, January 15th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Threaded Planet African Inspired Art + Fashion Pop-Up at The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Sunday, January 15th | 1PM – 5PM
Local artist Arshad Aziz, the owner of the clothing company Threaded Planet, will have upcycled items to browse + shop. This event will be held at 547 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Sleeping Beauty: The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine at NJPAC
Sunday, January 15th | 6PM
This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Winter Wonderland at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Saturday, January 14th | 10AM – 12:30PM
Learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets, and displays at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Sewing Machine Basics Workshop For Kids Hosted by The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Saturday, January 14th | 1:30PM – 3PM
Young ones earn how to set up + use your sewing machine by beginning a simple project. This event will be held at 547 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, or virtually over Zoom. Learn more here.
Preschool Painters at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, January 17th | 1PM – 1:30PM
Create art and read stories at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
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- Winter Walk Holiday Lights in Taylor Park — Millburn | Ongoing until January 15th; Learn more here.
- HDSID Farmers Market — Jersey City | January 12th; Learn more here.
- Food Truck Thursdays at Biertuempful Park — Union | January 12th; Learn more here.
- Sip with Frosty Hosted by Merry Hot Cocoa — Hoboken | January 15th; Learn more here.
- New Jersey Weiner Dog Meetup — Jersey City | January 15th; Learn more here.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Monday, January 16th | 9AM – 12PM
Pick up supplies to create Valentine cards that will be delivered to essential workers at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Day: Acts of Kindness at Newark Museum of Art
Monday, January 16th | 12PM – 5PM
A celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, his teachings of social justice, and service to the community. This event will be held at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
The Everything Book Club at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, January 17th | 1PM – 2PM
A lively librarian-led book club discussion at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Self-Care Social at Industrious Short Hills
Wednesday, January 18th | 5PM – 8PM
This wellness retreat will feature CBD massages, Reiki Face Lift Facials, Breath Work with Palo Santo, Free Chakra readings, tarot readings, food + wine pairing, and more. This event will be held at 1200 Morris Turnpike in Short Hills. Learn more here.
Wind Down Wednesdays at Casa de Flora Bar
Wednesday, January 18th | 6PM – 10PM
Enjoy pizza, pasta, and wine at 75 Washington Street in Bloomfield. Learn more here.
Trivia Night at The Fox + Falcon
Wednesday, January 18th | 7PM – 9PM
This event will be held at 19 Valley Street in South Orange. 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.
LGBT Rain Foundation Essex County | 168 N Park Street, East Orange
The mission of LGBT Rain Foundation of Essex County is to get 18-26 LGBTQ+ people 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.
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Have a great weekend, xo