44 Things to Do in the Montclair + North Jersey Area | July 14-17

The weather in North Jersey has been sunny and hot, and the area is packed with a variety of summer-themed events and more. This week’s local Montclair + North Jersey area events guide has got you covered with a golf outing, a bartender competition, a drag brunch, and more. Check out this list of all the events happening this weekend, July 14th – July 17th.

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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Thursday, July 14th | 10AM – 4PM

Montclair Public Library’s Navigator will meet with individuals to help improve their digital literacy, guide them towards new employment, or develop new skills in general. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Self Care Using Ancient Japanese Healing at Montclair Public Library

Thursday, July 14th | 10:30AM – 11:45AM

Help boost your immune system, reduce stress and anxiety, manage pain, improve sleep, and more. This event is being run by the Adult School and will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Codey Arena Skating Session for Adults

Thursday, July 14th | 11:45AM – 1:15PM

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.

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Thursday, July 14th | 6PM

This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.

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Thursday, July 14th | 6PM

Discuss More After the Break at 211 East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. Learn more here.

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Friday, Juky 15th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM

This group will be performing at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.

The Cliffs at Just Jakes

Friday, July 15th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM

This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Codey Arena Public Skating Session + Family Stick + Puck

Saturday, July 16th | Various times

These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.

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Montclair Farmers’ Market at the Walnut Street Train Station

Saturday, July 16th | 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.

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Saturday, July 16th | 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.

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Bergen Boys at Just Jakes

Saturday, July 16th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM

This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Friday, July 15th | 7PM- 8PM

A night around the campfire with stories, songs, games, and more for families with children ages 5 and up at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.

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Saturday, July 16th | 12PM – 12:45PM

This event will be an educational and entertaining shark-themed magic show. It will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Wonders of the Wild at the Turtle Back Zoo

Saturday, July 16th | 1PM – 3PM

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.

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Third Annual Golf Outing Hosted by Ethan + The Bean

Monday, July 18th | 9AM

This event will be held at Forest Hill Golf Club, 9 Belleville Avenue (Club Road) in Bloomfield. Learn more here.

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Ocean of Haiku at Montclair Public Library

Monday, July 18th | 4PM – 4:45PM

A hands-on poetry workshop at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Jerzey Slingers 13: Top Guns Edition at Pharmacie Bar + Kitchen

Monday, July 18th | 5PM

Five rounds of NJ’s most talented bartenders showcasing their skills. This event will be held at 398 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Codey Arena Public Skating Session

Tuesday, July 19th | 10:45AM – 12:15PM

This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.

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Open Level Pilates on the Mat at Montclair Public Library

Tuesday, July 19th | 11AM – 11:45AM

This classic Pilates series is a virtual event. Learn more here.

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South Orange Summer Nights at SOPAC

Wednesday, July 20th

Enjoy free concerts, food trucks, activities, and more at Floods Hill in Meadowland Park, 100 N Ridgewood Road in South Orange. Learn more here.

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Evening Canoe Paddle on the Passaic Hosted by Essex County Environmental Center

Wednesday, July 20th | 6:30PM – 8:30PM

This event is a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River. It will meet at Garibaldi Hall, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland. Learn more here.

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Zoo-vies at the Turtle Back Zoo

Wednesday, July 20th | 7:30PM – 12PM

Watch Abominable under the stars at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.

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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.

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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.

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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