As 90-100 degree temperatures settle into New Jersey, Essex County and beyond has lots of indoor activities going on to keep you cool — as well as some outdoors for those who want to brave the heat wave. This week’s local Montclair + North Jersey area events guide has got you covered with a sip and clip, poetry at Watchung Plaza Green, wine and wheel at NMOA, and more. Check out this list of all the events happening this weekend, July 21st – July 24th.
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.
The Lane Team is a family-run Montclair Real Estate business that offers a customized real estate experience. You can schedule an appointment and start your home search in the Montclair and/or North Jersey area here.
Weekend Open House Events Hosted by The Lane Team
Saturday, July 23rd – Sunday, July 24th | LEARN MORE
The Lane Team, located at 113 Grove Street in Montclair, is hosting four open house events this weekend for prospective home buyers in Montclair, Glen Ridge, and Clifton. Make sure you let them know The Montclair Girl sent you.
Open House #1: 15 Tancin Lane in Clifton on Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday, July 24th from 2:00PM-4:00PM
Open House #2: 579 Ridgewood Avenue in Glen Ridge on Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday, July 24th from 2:00PM-4:00PM
Open House #3: 446 Ridgewood Avenue in Glen Ridge on Sunday, July 24th from 2:00PM-4:00PM
Open House #4: 85 Undercliff Road in Montclair on Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday, July 24th from 2:00PM-4:00PM
Call 973-738-6989 to chat with The Lane Team and click here to learn more about The Lane Team.
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, July 21st | 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.
Self Care Using Ancient Japanese Healing at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, July 21st | 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.
Codey Arena Skating Session for Adults
Thursday, July 21st | 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.
Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City: Digital Underground Featuring Money B + Young Hump at NJPAC
Thursday, July 21st | 6PM
This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Hamilton at The Clairidige Hosted by The Montclair Inn
Thursday, July 21st | 6PM
This event is a fundraiser for affordable senior living, and will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Sip + Clip at Casa de Flora
Thursday, July 21st | 6PM – 7:30PM
Immerse yourself in flowers while sipping champagne, wine, or a mocktail at 75 Washington Street in Bloomfield. Learn more here.
Thursday, July 14th | 7PM
A summer evening of poetry and music at the Watchung Plaza Green in Montclair. Learn more here.
Thursday Trivia Night at Pineapple Express BBQ
Thursday, July 21st | 8PM
Win prizes and enjoy food and drink specials at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Brit Floyd: The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show at The Wellmont Theater
Thursday, July 21st | 8PM
This musical group will be performing at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Friday, July 22nd
Films like Nope; Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song; Marcel The Shell With Shoes On; and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris are playing this weekend. These events will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
In the Heights at SOPAC
Friday, July 22nd – Sunday, July 24th
This smash hit musical will be presented at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session + Family Stick + Puck
Friday, July 22nd | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Christmas in July at The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House
Friday, July 22nd | 11AM – 2PM
This event will include toys and ice cream for children in need at 620 Clinton Avenue in Newark. Learn more here.
Lunch Crunch at Ride It Fitness
Friday, July 22nd | 12PM – 12:45PM
This event will be held at 50 Upper Montclair Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Friday, July 22nd | 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, July 22nd | 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.
Stranger Things Trivia at Montclair Public Library
Friday, July 22nd | 10:30AM – 12PM
This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Tanisha Fordham’s The Ego at Mulberry Commons Park
Friday, July 22nd | 6PM – 9PM
This new musical will be presented at Mulberry Commons Park, Mulberry Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Mama D + the Vexations at Maplewood Village
Friday, July 22nd | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
This performance will be held at Maplewood Village, Highland Place in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Wine + Wheel at Montclair Art Museum
Friday, July 22nd | 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 with The Mighty Burners at Montclair Brewery
Friday, July 22nd | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This soul, jazz, and blues group will be performing at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Event Horizon at Just Jakes
Friday, July 22nd | 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, July 16th | 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, July 23rd | 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.
Architecture Walking Tour at Montclair History Center
Saturday, July 23rd | 10AM – 11AM
Look for architectural details in the homes located on the streets near the Crane House & Historic YWCA. Learn more here.
Young Gardeners Club at Essex County Environmental Center
Saturday, July 23rd | 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, July 23rd | 10AM – 11AM
Enjoy outdoor yoga at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland. Learn more here.
Golf: Outdoor Hosted by Montclair Public Library
Saturday, July 23rd | 11:15AM – 12:45PM
Learn golf fundamentals at Millburn Municipal Golf Course, 335 White Oak Ridge Road in Short Hills. Learn more here.
Sophisticated Science at the Turtle Back Zoo
Saturday, July 23rd | 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.
Guided South Mountain Walking Tour Hosted by Montclair History Center
Saturday, July 23rd | 1PM – 3PM
Discuss some of Montclair’s grand homes and learn more about the people who lived in them. This event will be held on South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Sunset Saturdays – Reckon So at Maplewood Village
Saturday, July 23rd | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Enjoy live music on the street at Maplewood Village at this family-friendly event. Learn more here.
Live Music with The Richard Pierson Band at Montclair Brewery
Saturday, July 23rd | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This group will be performing at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Comedy + Blue Grass About Public Records at Theater at the VTC
Saturday, July 23rd | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This comedy show will be held at 180 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
The Full 9 at Just Jakes
Saturday, July 23rd | 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, July 24th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Outpost In The Burbs Concert – The End of America at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Sunday, July 24th | 5PM – 7PM
This folk/pop band will be performing at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Family Movie Night: Sing 2 Hosted by Newark Museum of Art
Friday, July 22nd | 8:30PM
This event will be held at Newark Riverfront Park, 730 Raymond Boulevard in Newark. Learn more here.
Garden Scavenger Hunt at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Wednesday, July 27th | 9:30AM – 11:30AM
An interactive gardening program at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Garden To Table Family Class at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Wednesday, July 27th | 10AM – 12PM
Explore the edible garden and prepare a simple snack with the ingredients. This event will be held at at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Zoo-vies at the Turtle Back Zoo
Wednesday, July 27th | 7:30PM – 12PM
Watch Moana under the stars at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
New Jersey Wood Turners at Essex County Environmental Center
Monday, July 25th | 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.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session
Tuesday, July 26th | 10:45AM – 12:15PM
This events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, July 26th | 11AM – 11:45AM
This classic Pilates series is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Audrina Patridge at Bookends Bookstore
Tuesday, July 26th | 6PM
Discuss Choices: to the Hills and Back Again at 211 East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. Learn more here.
South Orange Summer Nights at SOPAC
Wednesday, July 27th
Enjoy free concerts, food trucks, activities, and more at Floods Hill in Meadowland Park, 100 N Ridgewood Road in South Orange. Learn more here.
NMOA Summer Series | Moving, Believing, + Being Together at Newark Museum of Art
Wednesday, July 27th | 7PM
This musical program will be held at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
The Last Supper at SOPAC
Wednesday, July 27th | 7:30PM + Other Performance Times Through August 7th
This musical comedy will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Kids Helping Kids | 229 Midland Avenue
The name of this non-profit is really all that needs to be known to understand the scope of the work. Kids Helping Kids engages middle + high school students in service projects that directly support underserved kids in the area. Since its inception, over 65,000 students have benefited from this partnership across 139 schools through the help of over 5,200 volunteers. Learn more here.
Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation | 228 Bloomfield Avenue
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.
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals | Northern New Jersey
This national organization has made itself available to real estate agents in various areas of the country. Its North New Jersey chapter is dedicated to championing homeownership for Latinx individuals in this covering region. Thanks to the Board of Directors, community events that support both homeowners, as well as Hispanic real estate professionals, are available. Learn more here.
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Have a great weekend, xo
