We’ve finally witnessed our first big snowfall of the year as February has ended and March is here. This week’s local Montclair + North Jersey area events guide has you covered with a Maple Sugaring Fest at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Songwriter Replay at Silver Stream Studio, Jurassic World Live at Prudential Center, and more. Check out the list of all the events + things to do in North Jersey this weekend, March 2nd – March 5th, 2023.
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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Plant-Based for the Planet
March 1st – March 31st | Ongoing
Humane Montclair and Planted Society have partnered with 12 local restaurants to promote their plant-based selections. At the end of the month, residents will vote on their favorite dishes. This event will be held at various Montclair restaurants. Learn more here.
Read Across America: Pride on the Page Launch Party Hosted by Out Montclair
Friday, March 3rd | 4PM – 5PM
Out Montclair Families is launching “Pride on the Page” to ensure LGBTQIA+ inclusive books are in schools, libraries, and daycares. This event will be held at 54 Fairfield Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
The Simon + Garfunkel Story at NJPAC
Thursday, March 2nd | 7:30PM
This is an immersive theatrical concert that combines video projection, archival footage, and a full band to tell the story of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Thursday Trivia Night at Pineapple Express BBQ
Thursday, March 2nd | 8PM
Win prizes and enjoy food and drink specials at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Non-Productive Comedy Show at Just Jakes
Thursday, March 2nd | 8PM – 10PM
This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Jurassic World Live at Prudential Center
Friday, March 3rd – Sunday, March 5th | Various times
These events will be held at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. 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 2nd, 2023. This event will be held at 80 Sculptors Way in Hamilton. Learn more here.
Showings at The Clairidge
Friday, March 3rd | Various times
Films like The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Creed III, and more are playing this weekend. These events will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate + Family Stick + Puck
Friday, March 3rd | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Resistance Ride with Matthew at Ride It Fitness
Friday, March 3rd | 7:30AM – 8AM
This workout class will be held at 50 Upper Montclair Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Croce Plays Croce at SOPAC
Friday, March 3rd | 8PM
Singer-songwriter A.J. Croce will pay tribute to his father, the late, great Jim Croce, with a heartfelt night of music and stories. This event will be held at 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Mindful Self-Compassion Course with Marcie Handler + Beth Sandweiss
Friday, March 3rd | 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, March 3rd | 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, March 3rd | 11AM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Live Music: Elizabeth Tully at Montclair Brewery
Friday, March 3rd | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This musician will be performing at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Event Horizon at Just Jakes
Friday, March 3rd | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate, Public Skating Sessions, + Family Stick + Puck
Saturday, March 4th | 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, March 4th | 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.
Joy Levitt: Toward a More Permeable Judaism at Bnai Keshet
Saturday, March 4th | 10AM – 12PM
Rabbi Joy Levitt is the Director of J-Lab, a project of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan that serves as an incubator of new ideas to help strengthen Jewish life. This event will be held at 99 South Fullerton Avenue. Learn more here.
Alice + Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium at Newark Museum of Art
Saturday, March 4th | 12PM, 1PM, 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.
The Rents + The Cliffs at Just Jakes
Saturday, February 25th | Various times
These events will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
The Ware Company Clean Beauty Launch at Moss + More
Saturday, March 4th | 6PM – 7:30PM
The Ware Compay, a cleanly formulated cosmetically-enhanced skincare company, is talking about its new products with cocktails and plants. This event will be held at 42 Upper Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Achieve’s Mardi Gras Party at The Woodland
Saturday, March 4th | 7PM – 11PM
Enjoy food + drink, festive decor, and Cajun music courtesy of Big Mamou at 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Songwriter Replay at Silver Stream Studio
Saturday, March 4th | 7:30PM
This event will be held at 594 Valley Road in Montclair. Learn more here.
Amy Irving at Outpost in the Burbs
Saturday, March 4th | 8PM
Academy Award-nominated actress Amy Irving grew up in the theater and film world with her director father, Jules Irving, and actress mother, Priscilla Pointer. This event will be held at 40 S Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Smokey Robinson Live at NJPAC
Saturday, March 4th | 8PM
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson writes music that speaks to the heart of the world. This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Readings with Toni at Houss Freya
Sunday, March 5th
Toni Chianetta, MS RYT, is a 3rd Generation Mystical Intuitive This event will be held at 547 Valley Road in Upper Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate + Public Skating Sessions
Sunday, March 5th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Blue Sphere Jazz Brunch at Lorena’s
Sunday, March 5th | 11AM – 2PM
This event will be held at 160 Maplewood Avenue in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Purim Festival at Bnai Keshet
Sunday, March 5th | 11:30AM – 1:30PM
Celebrate Purim at this open-to-the-public festival complete with two bounce houses, games, arts + crafts, and classic carnival fare. This event will be held at 99 South Fullerton Avenue. Learn more here.
Maple Sugaring Fest at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Sunday, March 5th | 1PM – 4PM
Enjoy a brisk winter afternoon learning how maple syrup is made at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Introduction to Wheel Throwing Workshop at Montclair Art Museum
Sunday, March 5th | 1PM – 3:30PM
A basic introduction to the fundamentals of the potter’s wheel, students will learn basic pottery techniques. This event will be held at 3 South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Tycoon Dog Free All-Ages Show at The Woodland
Sunday, March 5th | 2PM – 5PM
Tycoon Dog is a seven-piece band that makes family-friendly music touching on rock, blues, reggae, funk, soul, pop, hillbilly country, and other vibes. This event will be held at 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Naturally 7 at SOPAC
Sunday, March 5th | 7:30PM
Naturally 7 is more than an acapella group — they transform their voices into actual human instruments to produce music of any genre. This event will be held at 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Imaginature: Children’s Book Art at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Ongoing until May 14th
This exhibition features illustrations, paintings, and woodblock prints by award-winning artists Margaret Peot and Giselle Potter at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Science Extravaganza at Newark Museum of Art
Saturday, March 4th | 10AM – 5PM
Enjoy a variety of activities like MakerSPACE, a planetarium show, a fossil demo + activity, and more at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Where the Wild Books Are at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, March 7th | 4PM – 4:45PM
This event is for grades 2-5, and will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
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- HDSID Winter Farmers Market — Jersey City | March 2nd; Learn more here.
- Food Truck Thursdays at Biertuempful Park — Union | March 2nd; Learn more here.
- Vinyl Thursdays at Hackensack Brewing Company — Hackensack | March 2nd; Learn more here.
- Friday Night Tuns at Ashton Brewing — Middlesex | March 3rd; Learn more here.
- Van Vorst Farmers Market — Jersey City | March 4th; Learn more here.
- Morris Winter Farmers Market — Morris | March 5th; Learn more here.
- Supreme K9 Training Pack Walk — Hoboken | March 5th; Learn more here.
Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Monday, March 6th | 9:30AM – 10:45AM
Enjoy a meditative yoga class virtually or at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Full Moon Hike at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Tuesday, March 7th | 6:30PM – 7PM
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the woodland trails under the moonlight (adults only) at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at Prudential Center
Tuesday, March 7th | 7PM
This NHL game will be held at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Cream Tea on Wednesdays at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Wednesday, March 8th | 11:30AM, 12:30PM
Enjoy an exquisite Cream Tea with The Secret Tea Room whilst overlooking the gardens and grounds at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Wind Down Wednesdays at Casa de Flora Bar
Wednesday, March 8th | 6PM – 10PM
Enjoy pizza, pasta, and wine at 75 Washington Street in Bloomfield. Learn more here.
Trivia Night at The Fox + Falcon
Wednesday, March 8th | 7PM – 9PM
This event will be held at 19 Valley Street in South Orange. Learn more here.
SOMA Pop Choir at The Woodland
Wednesday, March 8th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This event will be held at 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Taproom Trivia at Montclair Brewery
Wednesday, March 8th | 7:30PM – 8:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. 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.
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.
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
