With the summer vibes in full swing, there’s an abundance of activities to enjoy over the next few days here in Essex County — from food tours and jazz brunches to craft shows and sunflower festivals. Below is the list of (over 55!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events that are happening this weekend, August 8th through August 11th, 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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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 navigate everyday life during their stay. Learn more here.
Grace Point Seventh-Day Adventist Church Soup Kitchen | 15 Elmwood Avenue, Montclair
On the second and last Sunday of every month from 10AM-2PM, 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.
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals | Northern New Jersey
This national organization has made itself available to real estate agents in various areas of the country. Its North New Jersey chapter is dedicated to championing homeownership for Latinx individuals in this region. Thanks to the Board of Directors, community events that support both homeowners, as well as Hispanic real estate professionals, are available. Learn more here.
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Montclair Flea Holiday Market Starts 11/30 at Newly-Reimagined Lackawanna Station
This article is sponsored by Lackawanna Station.
Lackawanna Station has gained its fair share of notoriety since its construction in 1912. It once served as one of the most decorated train stations in the country, and then fell dormant for years. Now, in 2024, it will reopen as a commercial environment to highlight some of the area’s most talented artists, artisans, food, and local businesses. Located at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair Center, the reimagined Lackawanna Station will transform from an abandoned 100,000-square-foot strip mall into a bustling attraction dedicated to the arts, local entrepreneurs, community connection, and economic growth. The Montclair Flea Holiday Market will officially open on Saturday, November 30th, 2024, and run every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM-6PM just in time to kick off the holiday season. This holiday shopping extravaganza will bring together local merchants, featuring a mix of food + drinks, music, art, and shopping with a NYC flea market feel. Keep reading to find out more about the newly transformed Lackawanna Station in Montclair and follow them on social media to see what surprises they will announce over the next few months.
Grand Opening of the Market
The Lackawanna Station is a reimagined pop-up space in a repurposed abandoned mall that will be showcasing all different types of local creativity and commerce. The Montclair Flea Holiday Market will be the first of many events where local businesses and regional merchants can connect with the vibrant community of Montclair.
The whole experience will kick off on November 30th with the Montclair Flea Holiday Market, The Trucks at Lackawanna, Gardenship (an artist-run collider space), and other surprises that will soon be announced. The market will showcase locally-owned micro-businesses and will feature a rich blend of food, music, and art. What’s more, the entire holiday market will be operated by locals. It’s sure to be THE spot for shopping locally this holiday season.
“Lackawanna Station combines Montclair’s historic roots with a fresh, modern vibe,” explained Jason Gleason of BDP Holdings. “It’s a unique space where vintage architecture meets a lively market setting, creating a central spot for the community to gather, shop, eat, drink, and enjoy local arts & culture.”
In addition to these dynamic events, Lackawanna Station will be building out the Rec Room. This co-working space will feature nearly 9,000 square feet of skylight-filled space for all of your co-working needs. Think — free coffee, strong WiFi, private + open space, meeting rooms, and more. The co-working space will open in spring 2025.
Not-to-Miss Attractions
The market will run every weekend from late November through mid-January, bringing together artisans, food enthusiasts, and collectors to celebrate the season in style. Visitors to the market can expect a diverse array of vendors with a unique blend of high-quality items, perfect for holiday gift-giving. These small businesses, each bringing their own flair, will occupy nearly 175 vendor spots each day the market is open.
The whole experience — because it isn’t just a flea market — will have visitors enjoying great music, crafted holiday drinks (from three different bars around the station), and an array of vendors with everything you could possibly imagine, and then some. There will also be a number of different food trucks as well as other spots to grab a bite while you shop.
“Beyond shopping, expect a full sensory experience,” shared the team behind Lackawanna Station. “Food stalls serving tasty treats, and a bar providing seasonal cocktails and craft beers to enjoy while exploring.”
The eclectic blend of vendors will include businesses such as Coracor (baby wraps), Cheesecakes by Diamond, Book Haven Books, Afterglow Vintage, Cosmic Peace Studio (home decór), Mir Valley Ceramics, and so many more.
Applications to be a vendor at the upcoming Montclair Flea Holiday Market + this season’s other weekend markets are currently open. Click here to apply.
Don’t miss Lackawanna Station’s first event of the season, the Montclair Flea Holiday Market on November 30th, 2024.
Lackawanna Station is located at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair. For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected] or visit the site.
