The Montclair Girl Team 
We’re only two weeks away from pumpkin-spiced lattes, apple picking, and Gilmore Girls reruns. While we wait for the fall season to arrive, residents can look forward to events like Gluten Free + Glorious Bread Making: Demo and Workshop at Table + Banter, Java Love’s Offline Cafe: Game Nights, and the CreativeMornings at Lackawanna Station. Below is a list of (over 75!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events happening this weekend, August 21st through August 24th, 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 Crafted Crawl at Lackawanna Station
Lackawanna Station 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
Saturday + Sunday — August 23rd + 24th at 11AM-6PM
The first-ever Montclair Crafted Crawl will start at Montclair Flea so you can shop handcrafted goods and The Little Shops, then follow the map to visit participating shops around town. Art, prints, ceramics, textiles, and one-of-a-kind pieces await. Complete the crawl for a chance to win special prizes.
Dino Days: A Dinosaur-Themed Train Ride
Delaware River Railroad Excursions Phillipsburg
Saturday + Sunday — September 13th + 14th at 10AM
A short train ride that takes you to the Jurassic Period to discover the magic of Dinosaurs, including a dinosaur show, a Velociraptor show featuring Blue, a ventriloquist show, fossil mining at the Susquehanna Mining Company, a corn maze, a dinosaur exploration maze, carnival food, and more.
Property of the Week: 38 Mill Street #3, Bloomfield
This 2-bed, 1-bath townhome in Bloomfield is available to rent for $2,650 per month. The property features hardwood floors, central heating/cooling, stainless steel appliances, an open concept kitchen/living space, in-unit laundry, and other amenities.
View The Local Girl’s Real Estate Directory here — which has 90+ listings just this week.
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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.
Keep Creating Art Wellness Center | 1 Lackawanna Plaza Suite 2, Montclair
This non-profit art center is dedicated to the inclusiveness and acceptance of all individuals, regardless of their abilities and levels of experience. The spot hosts various art classes and workshops for both children and adults. Learn more here.
Toni’s Kitchen | 73 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Toni’s Kitchen is an organization that provides the community in need with food resources. Toni’s Kitchen now provides 20,000+ meals every week, which is an increase of 4,300 pounds per week since 2019. Because of the support of generous donors and volunteers, 800+ families are no longer worrying about the next meal. Learn more here.
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Have a great weekend, xo
