66 Things to Do in the Montclair + North Jersey Area | November 10-13

Everyone is starting to make Thanksgiving plans as the holidays are finally on the horizon in Essex County. This week’s local Montclair + North Jersey area events guide has you covered with Cream Tea at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, the Maplewood Record Fair, Blackpink at Prudential Center, and more. Check out the list of all the events + things to do in North Jersey this weekend, November 10th – November 13th, 2022.

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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The Montclair Girl’s Best of Montclair 2022 Guide Nominations

Ongoing until November 16th | NOMINATE YOUR FAVES

The Best of Montclair 2022 Guide is back! It’s time to show some love + appreciation for all your favorite Montclair + greater Essex County businesses by nominating them for an award. Readers can nominate any businesses, people, and places for each respective category from now through 11:59PM on Wednesday, November 16th. The top three finalists in each category will be announced in late November and voting will begin.

Click here to nominate your favorite businesses and to learn more about MG’s Best of Montclair 2022 Guide.

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The Montclair Girl’s Real Estate Directory

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.

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Codey Arena Senior Skating Session, Public Skating Session, + Family Stick + Puck

Thursday, November 10th | Various Times

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

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History at Home: Yogi Berra: A Legend’s Lasting Values Hosted by Montclair History Center

Thursday, November 10th | 12PM, 7PM

This virtual event will explore the integrity and principles that drove Yogi Berra’s baseball career. Learn more here.

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Holiday Tealight Candle + Wax Melt Making Workshop at The Eclectic Chic Boutique

Thursday, November 10th | 6PM – 7:15PM

Add warmth and ambiance to your home with holiday-scented tealight candles and wax melts virtually or at 547 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Crash the Party at Just Jakes

Friday, November 11th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM

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

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Various Saturday Events at NJPAC

Saturday, November 12th  | Various times

These events include Dee Dee Bridgewater + Savion Glover: Interpretations, New Jersey Symphony: Centennial Gala + Concert with Yo-Yo Mama, and more, and will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.

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Montclair Farmers’ Market at the Walnut Street Train Station

Saturday, November 12th | 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, November 12th | 12PM – 5PM

Celebrate Harriet Tubman with a day of music, dance, and activities inspired by her legacy and African traditions at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.

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Editing with Premiere Pro Class Hosted by Montclair Film

Saturday, November 12th + Sunday, November 13th | 1:30PM – 5:30 PM

Students ages 12+ can learn the interface, controls, and features of Adobe Premiere Pro inn this beginner workshop. This event will be held at 505 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Registration is required. Learn more here.

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Wonders of the Wild at the Turtle Back Zoo

Saturday, November 12th | 1PM – 3PM

This event is an opportunity to participate in supplementary science and nature-themed programs and projects that facilitate scientific literacy and life-long environmental stewardship, and will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.

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Fall Dessert Charcuterie Board Making Workshop Hosted by The Eclectic Chic Boutique

Saturday, November 12th | 2PM – 3:15PM

Learn how to create and arrange a delicious dessert charcuterie virtually. Learn more here.

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Watch the Montclair Cobras 10U take on the Passaic County Cougars at 10 Essex Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Reading + Signing with Diana Goetsch at Watchung Book Sellers Hosted by Out Montclair

Sunday, November 13th | 1PM

Author Diana Goetsch will be discussing her novel The Body I Wore. This event will be held at a 54 Fairfield Street in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Jazz + Equality: Beyond the Struggle at NJPAC

Sunday, November 13th | 2PM

Join the unveiling of a unique exhibition in the Ahavas Sholom gallery at 145 Broadway in Newark. Learn more here.

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Turtle Back Tots Early Childhood Program at the Turtle Back Zoo

Sunday, November 13th | 11AM – 12PM

This program encourages family learning and fosters early environmental awareness at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.

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Tuesday, November 15th | 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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Wednesday, November 16th | 1PM – 1:45PM

Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair or online. Learn more here.

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This dog-friendly events section is brought to you by Doggie Road Trippin’. Follow on Instagram here.

• Patio Pups at Mainbrook Tavern — Manalapan | November 10th; Learn more here.
• HDSID Farmers Market — Jersey City | November 10th; Learn more here.
• Hoboken Farmers Market — Hoboken | November 12th; Learn more here.
• Summit Farmers Market — Summit | November 12th; Learn more here.
• Apple + Wine Festival at Weeds Orchards + Winery — Malboro, NY| November 12th + 13th; Learn more here.
• Main Street Pops Artisan Market — Fort Lee | November 12th; Learn more here.
• Santa Paws Hosted by AHS – Newark Branch — Newark | November 13th; Learn more here.
• Santa Paws Whiskey Lounge Brielle Hosted by Rescue Ridge — Brielle | November 13th; Learn more here.

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Monday, November 14th | 9AM – 10AM

Enjoy Vinyasa yoga at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair or online. Learn more here.

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Fall in Love with Poetry at Montclair Public Library

Monday, November 14th | 7PM – 8:30PM

Read Contemporary American poetry at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

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Blackpink at Prudential Center

Monday, November 14th + Tuesday, November 15th | 8PM

This event will be held at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. Learn more here.

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Tuesday, November 15th | 2:30PM – 3:30PM

This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

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City Verses Poetry Reading + Workshop Series Hosted by NJPAC

Tuesday, November 15th | 5:30PM

This event will be held at Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.

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Dark Star Orchestra at The Wellmont Theater

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The United States Military Veterans All-Stars at SOPAC

Tuesday, November 15th | 7:30PM

This event is presented by Seton Hall University Arts Council, and will be held at 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.

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Cream Tea on Wednesdays at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Wednesday, November 16th | 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.

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Trivia Night at The Fox + Falcon

Wednesday, November 16th | 7PM – 9PM

This event will be held at 19 Valley Street in South Orange. Learn more here.

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Wednesday, November 16th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM

Test your wits at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. 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 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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Mental Health Association of Essex + Morris | 33 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair

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.

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Where to Order Thanksgiving Pies in Montclair + Beyond

A Visit to Holsten’s: The Bloomfield Ice Cream Shop from The Sopranos

5Ks + Turkey Trots Happening This November in North Jersey

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Have a great weekend, xo