Labor Day is in sight, and with that comes the unofficial end of summer. Thankfully, warm summer weather looks like it will persist through the weekend, allowing for a variety of local activities both indoors and outdoors. From nighttime zoo tours to singles game nights, there is something for everyone to look forward to. Below is the list of (over 50!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events that are happening this weekend, August 22nd through August 25th, 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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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 and of service for over a decade. Volunteers are needed to prepare + serve food. 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.
Toni’s Kitchen | 73 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Toni’s Kitchen is an organization that has provided 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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First-Ever Montclair Porchfest Happening in May 2025
Porchfest is known across the United States, Canada, and beyond as a way for the community to celebrate local talent. Now, Porchfest will officially make its debut in Montclair this year. The Montclair Porchfest organizers shared with The Montclair Girl back in October that the team was aiming for the event to take place in spring 2025 — and now, we know that Porchfest will make its debut in Montclair on May 17th. Read on for what we know so far about the first-ever Montclair Porchfest happening this May — including how local artists and homeowners can get involved.
The Montclair Event
The first-ever Montclair Porchfest will take place on Saturday, May 17th, 2025. The Montclair Porchfest Instagram account announced the official date back in December 2024.
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A few of the musicians participating in the event have also been announced via Instagram — including Vintage 135, Camino Sound, BREAKTIME, Jacqueline Ellis, and Jason Didner.
Montclair is the 221st city to host its own Porchfest, with 226 cities across the United States, Canada, and Australia participating as of this writing.
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So, how does Montclair Porchfest work? Every house in every ward in town has the opportunity to volunteer their porch to host a band. There are no exclusions. "This will be the largest festival to come to town," the organizers told MG.
The Montclair Porchfest time slots will be held between 12PM and 7PM, and the organizers will have a map of bands/artists and locations for locals to plan their day. After the bands finish at 7PM, there will be a main stage with a final act on Bloomfield Avenue from 7PM-10PM (the exact location has yet to be announced). The main stage event will also include food + retail vendors as well as local businesses.
Montclair homeowners who are interested in volunteering their porches can register for the event here. Local artists who are interested in participating in the event can send their information to [email protected]. Keep up with future updates on the event on the Montclair Porchfest website and Instagram.
About Porchfest
Porchfest first originated in Ithaca, New York in 2007, and has since spread to host events in towns across the United States and Canada. The event has rapidly expanded in recent years, and is a way for the community to come together and celebrate local artists. Other New Jersey towns including Maplewood, Caldwell, Newark, Princeton, Cranford, Asbury Park, Red Bank, Belmar, Ventor City, Collingswood, Trenton, Bordentown, and Moorestown also host Porchfest events each year. The full list of cities that have Porchfest events can be found here.
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We'll keep you updated as more details come out surrounding the event. For now, follow @themontclairgirl on Instagram and TikTok, sign up for our newsletter that shares the top stories in your inbox here, and check out our events calendar.
