The Montclair Girl Team 
The fall season is right around the corner here in the Montclair area. This weekend, residents can look forward to events like trivia with cats at Café Montclair, PickleFest at Montclair Pickleball Bergen County, and the Montclair Baby Biker Club at Lackawanna Station. Below is a list of (over 80!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events happening this weekend, August 14th through August 17th, 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.
Montclair Baby Biker Club at Lackawanna Station
Lackawanna Station 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
Saturday + Sunday — August 16th + 17th at 11AM-6PM
Bring the kids to Lackawanna Station for the Montclair Baby Biker Club at The Big Room this weekend as well as indoor mini golf from @backyardcinemas on Sunday. Last entry for the little riders at 3PM.
Bacarosa Opening in Nutley
Bacarosa 238 Franklin Avenue, Nutley
Thursday — August 14th
Rooted in Italian spirit but built for modern tastes, Bacarosa blends laid-back elegance with a dash of playfulness, serving wood-fired pizza from a Fiero Forni oven, handmade seasonal pastas, and bold, large-format dishes from Chef Andrew Riccatelli. From 3PM-6PM each day, guests can play Lucky Tomatoes — roll the dice, get two tomatoes, and your meal is on the house (some rules apply).
Property of the Week: 905 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes
This 4-bed, 3-bath house in Franklin Lakes is available to buy for $1,100,000. The property features hardwood + tile flooring, a fireplace, a dedicated home office, an in-law suite, an in-ground pool, a spacious patio, and other amenities.
View The Local Girl’s Real Estate Directory here — which has 90+ listings just this week.
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Essex County LGBT Rain Foundation | 168 Park Street, East Orange
The mission of the LGBT Rain Foundation of Essex County is to help 18-26 LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness transition from transitional housing to permanent housing. This foundation needs volunteers to perform various tasks. Volunteers are asked to make a six-month commitment at a time to allow for relationship-building with the residents. Learn more here.
Kids in Cleats | Montclair
While this organization houses its roots here in New Jersey, its effects are felt globally. Over 46% of children living in the African country of Cameroon live below the poverty line, are living with HIV/AIDS, and/ or are experiencing malnutrition. Kids in Cleats was created by Julio Tasse, a native of Cameroon who was able to overcome the odds of success through the sport of soccer. He now uses his talents and love for the sport as a vehicle to help children rise out of the current situation. Proper soccer fields, community centers, and coaching staff are provided to help break the cycle of poverty. Support is needed locally and internationally. Learn more here.
Pound Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) | Montclair
Hundreds of animals need adoption across the state of New Jersey. For over 41 years, the Pound Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has been helping place homeless animals. PAWS does not have a facility to house animals in need, but the support of generous volunteers makes the work possible. In addition to fostering animals, supplies are needed. Learn more here.
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Have a great weekend, xo
