Spring brings more than warm weather, rain showers, and outdoor seating. With it comes a long list of events to enjoy in the Montclair area. This weekend, Essex County residents can attend a kids’ mediation event, a grand flea market, a game night at a local brewery, and much more. Below is a list of (over 105!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events happening this weekend, April 10th through April 13th, 2025. Don’t forget — you can submit your community events HERE.
Disclaimer: This is a community resource. Submit events HERE and view the full calendar HERE. The Montclair Girl is not affiliated with hosting unless explicitly stated.
Nightjar’s 4/20 on Planet Disco
Nightjar Cannabis 549 Bloomfield Avenue
Saturday — April 19th at 10:30AM-9PM
Enjoy exclusive deals, sweet + salty snacks, and raffles in a chill environment with Nightjar’s Planet Disco event.
Spring Operator Open with The Greens Golf Lounge
The Greens Golf Lounge 459 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
April 1st-30th
Join The Greens Golf Lounge + 19 other facilities around the country for the 1st Annual Operator Open. All you have to do is book a bay, log in with your Golfzon app + select Spring ’25 Open Tournament, and then play unlimited rounds of replica courses. 1st place wins $1,500, 2nd place wins $800, + third place wins $500.
Easter Brunch at Hudson Rose
The Hudson Rose 238 Franklin Avenue, Nutley
Sunday — April 20th
The Hudson Rose is serving up two incredible brunch experiences this Easter Sunday. Choose from a 3-course prix fixe menu or a buffet-style brunch, each of which feature curated menus from lead Chef Andrew that take a unique twist on fan favorites.
TEDx Montclair
Montclair Mezzanine 486 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Tuesday — June 24th
Enjoy an evening filled with idea sharing at TEDx Montclair. This year’s theme, the Domino Effect, challenges the status quo and proves that social mobility is a shared effort — it’s all about personal, community, and societal growth. With a dynamic lineup of speakers, immersive storytelling, and conversations that matter, TEDxMontclair is where ideas turn into momentum. This is an exclusive, one-day experience with extremely limited seating. ***TEDx is a program of local, independently-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
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This 3-bed, 1-bath townhouse in Kearny is available to rent for $2,800 per month. The fully-renovated property features a well-appointed kitchen, an inviting living area, a full bathroom, and one parking spot in a covered garage, among other things.
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Cultural Academic Student Exchange | 211 Bellevue Avenue Suite 204, Montclair
Become a host family for the Cultural Academic Student Exchange (CASE) and house a student studying abroad. The CASE program is always in need of families of all backgrounds to help immerse international students into the culture of the area and to help them navigate everyday life during their stay. Learn more here.
Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation | 228 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
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.
LGBT Rain Foundation Essex County | 168 Park Street, East Orange
The mission of the 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
LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses to Support in Montclair + Essex County
With Pride Month in full swing, there are numerous ways to celebrate and support the local LGBTQ+ community, including shopping small, which is easily accessible in Montclair and Essex County. To help with this, we’ve rounded up a list of LGBTQ+-owned businesses to support, ranging from coffee shops to luxury spas and more. Read on for a list of LGBTQ+-owned businesses in Montclair and Essex County, NJ.
Disclaimer: This is an ever-growing list. We want this list to be as inclusive as possible so if you know of another LGBTQ+-owned business that would like to be included, please email [email protected].
Bloomfield Wax + Skincare | 607 B Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield
Bloomfield Wax and Skincare is a luxury spa providing services such as body wraps, facials, waxing, teeth whitening, and more. The studio prides itself on hiring the best estheticians in order to be able to provide customers with the best service and experience.
Read More: A List of Women-Owned Businesses to Support in Montclair
The Eclectic Chic Boutique | 47 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Photo Credit: Kristen Zachares
The Eclectic Chic Boutique is owned by Kristen Zachares and proudly provides a safe space where everyone is welcome. The shop opened in 2018 and sells handmade, locally sourced, and small-batch goods. The Eclectic Chic Boutique also hosts all kinds of art-related events for locals.
Java Love | 244 Bellevue Avenue, 49 Church Street, 39 Glenridge Avenue, + 1 University Promenade (on Montclair State's campus), Montclair
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Java Love is more than a coffee shop — it has become a staple in the Montclair community. This specialty coffee shop serves all types of drinks and pastries, as well as a breakfast and lunch menu, which has vegan and gluten-free options. Java Love serves, as the shop says, “coffee with integrity,” made with coffee beans roasted just a few days before.
Minias Breakfast + Lunch | 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
Photo Credit: Minias Breakfast + Lunch
Minias' owners, Lorena Coutinho and Mariel Fernandez, started the popular breakfast and lunch spot together in Bloomfield, but eventually expanded their reach to Montclair. Minias is proud to feature a fusion of comfort foods from Latin American and American cuisine.
Out Montclair | Montclair
Out Montclair is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Educational resources, activities, and events are hosted throughout the area and during the year, including the annual Pride Festival. Volunteer opportunities are available for those who want to lend a helping hand.
Porta | 499 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Porta in Montclair supports the LGBTQ+ community by hosting events such as Pride kick-off parties, Pride after-parties, drag brunches, and LGBTQ+ nights. Each event is posted on its website and Instagram.
The Queer Mathematics Teacher | Online
This business is run by Brandi E. Waid, an independent math coach, consultant, and scholar. She helps districts, schools, universities, departments, and individual teachers in applying teaching practices and curricula that respect the humanity that each of their students brings to mathematics learning.
Radical Pedagogy Institute | Online
The Radical Pedagogy Institute is a collective of educators based in the greater New Jersey area who believe in the transformational power of radical pedagogy and local political organizing.
Target Cue LLC | P.O Box 451, Montclair
Target Cue is a public relations and communications firm that specializes in LGBTQ+ and HIV-related issues. Some of the services provided are media training and strategic and crisis communication solutions. Target Cue works with clients to help them maximize the impact of their media visibility.
See More: LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses to Support in Hudson County
White Rabbit Black Heart | 219 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
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White Rabbit Black Heart is a luxury gift boutique filled with products made by local artists and other small businesses. This store sells jewelry, candles, Montclair souvenirs, and more magical items. The store is open from Wednesday to Sunday and has an online store.
