With August now halfway through, it’s a perfect time to look back on the amazing memories from summer 2024. And don’t forget, there’s still more fun to be had as there are many events and things to do this weekend in the Northern New Jersey area— from bubbles and oysters to live music. Below is the list of (over 60!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events that are happening this weekend, August 15th through August 18th, 2024. 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.
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TriBeCa Community School Montclair
TriBeCa Community School is opening in the heart of Montclair in spring 2025. Learn more about its amazing daycare programs for children from six-weeks-old to 5-years-old and receive updates as they get ready for open enrollment.
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If you’re looking for a new house, condo, rental, or you’re looking to list your property as a realtor or owner, our parent brand The Local Girl has a Real Estate Listings Directory. The directory is an ever-growing, curated list of 120+ real estate properties throughout New Jersey and New York.
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Kids Helping Kids | 229 Midland Avenue, Montclair
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, 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.
Essex County LGBT Rain Foundation | 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