2025 is officially here and January comes with all kinds of fun events to do with friends, family, or even solo. From a financial wellness workshop + book signing at Watchung Booksellers to a comedy show at Glen Ridge Train Station, there is so much to do in the local area this weekend. Below is the list of (over 40!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events that are happening this weekend, January 9th through January 12th, 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.
ICYMI: Best of Montclair 2024 Winners Announced
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Property of the Week: 130 Park 88 Herman Street #B, East Rutherford
This 1-bed, 1-bath apartment in East Rutherford, NJ is available to rent for $1,850 per month. The property features one assigned parking spot, on-site laundry, and ample closet space, among other things.
View The Local Girl’s Real Estate Directory here — which has 80+ listings just this week.
New Jersey Symphony: Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Ravel
Prudential Hall Robert Treat Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJExperience Kevin John Edusei as conductor and Jean-Yves Thibaudet on the piano with the New Jersey Symphony.
Five Steps to Financial Wellness Workshop + Book Signing with Kelley Holland at Watchung Booksellers
Watchung Booksellers 44 Fairfield Street, MontclairJoin Watchung Booksellers, located at 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair, for a financial wellness workshop and book signing with Kelley Holland, the author of You Are Worthy, on January 9th from 7PM…
Yacht Rock Revue
Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, MontclairEmbark on a nostalgic voyage through the shimmering seas of music with Yacht Rock Revue (formed in 2007), the ultimate purveyors of the smooth, yacht rock sound and who many…
Nashville Singer-Songwriter Darrin Bradbury at Silver Stream Studio
Silver Stream Studio 594 Valley Road, Montclair, NJJoin Silver Stream Studio, located at 594 Valley Road, Montclair, on January 9th + January 10th from 8PM to 10:30PM to see Nashville's own Darrin Bradbury on his "It's Freakin'…
Winter Walking Club in Livingston
Livingston Senior/Community Center 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston, NJJoin the Winter Walking Club on Fridays from 10AM to 11AM. Participants will meet inside the Livingston Senior/Community Center, located at 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston, starting January 10th through March 28th.
Nightjar 1st Cannaversary Celebration
Nightjar 549 Bloomfield Avenue, BloomfieldFrom January 10th through January 12th, Nightjar, located at 549 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, invites the community (21+) to join the festivities. This weekend is designed to show gratitude to the…
Nashville Singer-Songwriter Darrin Bradbury at Silver Stream Studio
Silver Stream Studio 594 Valley Road, Montclair, NJJoin Silver Stream Studio, located at 594 Valley Road, Montclair, on January 9th + January 10th from 8PM to 10:30PM to see Nashville's own Darrin Bradbury on his "It's Freakin'…
Reiki Meditation for Renewal and Alignment with Jen
Loopwell 80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJJoin Loopwell for a transformative Reiki meditation session designed to close out your week and energize you for the days ahead. Led by Jen Seaman, a Reiki Master and Light…
Aura Photos
Houss Freya 205 Glenridge Avenue, MontclairYourAuraGuide will be back at Houss Freya taking pictures of your aura + what it means. Take your picture by their sacred heart wall + have a keepsake and learn…
Grand Re-Opening at IPELE Fitness
IPELE Fitness 35A Mill Road, Irvington, NJCelebrate the grand re-opening of Ipele Fitness, located at 35A Mill Road, Irvington, on January 11th from 12PM to 5PM. Attendees can expect raffles, free services, fitness demos by multiple…
Book Gathering for The Losses We Keep at Montclair Book Center
Montclair Book Center 221 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJThe Losses We Keep is a deeply moving collection of personal stories from women who have faced the heart-wrenching journey of pregnancy loss, IVF struggles, and the uncertainty of not…
Two Silver Foxes at West Orange Arts Center
West Orange Arts Center 551 Valley Road, West OrangeSee Two Silver Foxes, a pop-up exhibit showcasing the works of artists Lois Condon + Carol Jenkins at the West Orange Arts Center at 551 Valley Road, West Orange on…
Nightjar 1st Cannaversary Celebration
Nightjar 549 Bloomfield Avenue, BloomfieldFrom January 10th through January 12th, Nightjar, located at 549 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, invites the community (21+) to join the festivities. This weekend is designed to show gratitude to the…
Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils
Prudential Center 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJThe New Jersey Devils will square off against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Puck drops at 7:00 PM. Ticket prices vary.
Jessica Kirson
Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, MontclairJessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million…
Crooked Stew live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJSee Cooked Stew, a Morris County-based rock band that performs covers from the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, ZZ Top, Talking Heads, Nirvana, Sublime, and many more on January…
Lunatic Fringe Comedy Show at Glen Ridge Train Station
Glen Ridge Train Station 224 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJJoin Lunatic Fringe Comedy Show, New Jersey’s longest performing professional improv comedy troupe, for a laugh on January 11th from 8PM to 9:30PM at Glen Ridge Train Station, located at…
Watchung Writers at Watchung Booksellers
Watchung Booksellers 44 Fairfield Street, MontclairWatchung Booksellers, located at 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair, hosts Watchung Writers, a weekly drop-in workshop for morning writing, every Sunday from 8:30AM to 10AM. In the last 15 minutes of…
Three Kings Parad at Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Church 30 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJJoin Immaculate Conception Church, located at 30 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, on Sunday, January 12th, after the 10:30AM Mass, for their annual Three Kings Parade.
Yoga with Cats at Catfé Montclair
Catfe Montclair 356 Bloomfield Avenue Suite 5, MontclairStretch, breathe, and find your zen alongside the furry friends at Catfé Montclair, located at 356 Bloomfield Avenue, #5 Second Floor Walk Up, Montclair, on January 12th, January 26th, and…
Nightjar 1st Cannaversary Celebration
Nightjar 549 Bloomfield Avenue, BloomfieldFrom January 10th through January 12th, Nightjar, located at 549 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, invites the community (21+) to join the festivities. This weekend is designed to show gratitude to the…
Self-Guided Tours at The Crane House & Historic YWCA museum + Museum Store
Montclair History Center’s Crane House & Historic YWCA Museum 110 Orange Road, Montclair, NJThe Crane House & Historic YWCA museum, located at 110 Orange Road, Montclair, and the Museum Store at the Montclair History Center, located at 108 Orange Road, Montclair, is open…
Wolf Full Moon Workshop at Blu Lotus Metaphysical Center
Blu Lotus Metaphysical Center 20 Church Street, Montclair, NJJoin healer Lisa Batitto, intuitive Billy Camal, and mystic Pia Wilson for a Full Moon Workshop on January 12th from 1PM to 3PM at Blu Lotus Metaphysical Center, located at…
West Orange Classic Film Festival at AMC DINE-IN Essex Green 9: Family Plot
AMC DINE-IN Essex Green 9 495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJThe 19th annual West Orange Classic Film Festival returns for 2025 at the AMC DINE-IN Essex Green 9, located at 495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange. On January 12th, the festival…
Doggy Yoga at AIR® Aerial Fitness
AIR® Aerial Fitness 15 Village Plaza, South Orange, NJJoin AIR® Aerial Fitness, located at 15 Village Plaza, South Orange, and Wise Animal Rescue for mat-based yoga with rescue dogs on January 12th from 2:30PM to 3:30PM.
Winter Walking Club in Livingston
Livingston Senior/Community Center 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston, NJJoin the Winter Walking Club on Fridays from 10AM to 11AM. Participants will meet inside the Livingston Senior/Community Center, located at 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston, starting January 10th through March 28th.
Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils
Prudential Center 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJThe New Jersey Devils will square off against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Puck drops at 7:00 PM. Ticket prices vary.
Crooked Stew live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJSee Cooked Stew, a Morris County-based rock band that performs covers from the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, ZZ Top, Talking Heads, Nirvana, Sublime, and many more on January…
Three Kings Parad at Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Church 30 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJJoin Immaculate Conception Church, located at 30 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, on Sunday, January 12th, after the 10:30AM Mass, for their annual Three Kings Parade.
Yoga with Cats at Catfé Montclair
Catfe Montclair 356 Bloomfield Avenue Suite 5, MontclairStretch, breathe, and find your zen alongside the furry friends at Catfé Montclair, located at 356 Bloomfield Avenue, #5 Second Floor Walk Up, Montclair, on January 12th, January 26th, and…
Self-Guided Tours at The Crane House & Historic YWCA museum + Museum Store
Montclair History Center’s Crane House & Historic YWCA Museum 110 Orange Road, Montclair, NJThe Crane House & Historic YWCA museum, located at 110 Orange Road, Montclair, and the Museum Store at the Montclair History Center, located at 108 Orange Road, Montclair, is open…
Loopwell Library Author Series The Power of Pause Premier Book Launch with Neha
Loopwell 80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJLoopwell in collaboration with Watchung Booksellers is delighted to welcome Neha Ruch for a first-of-its-kind, interactive guide to approaching career pauses and transitions for family life. Join them for an…
Florida Panthers at New Jersey Devils
Prudential Center 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJThe New Jersey Devils will face off against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers. Puck drops at 7:00 PM. Ticket prices vary.
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Crooked Stew live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJSee Cooked Stew, a Morris County-based rock band that performs covers from the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, ZZ Top, Talking Heads, Nirvana, Sublime, and many more on January…
Doggy Yoga at AIR® Aerial Fitness
AIR® Aerial Fitness 15 Village Plaza, South Orange, NJJoin AIR® Aerial Fitness, located at 15 Village Plaza, South Orange, and Wise Animal Rescue for mat-based yoga with rescue dogs on January 12th from 2:30PM to 3:30PM.
Loopwell Library Author Series The Power of Pause Premier Book Launch with Neha
Loopwell 80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJLoopwell in collaboration with Watchung Booksellers is delighted to welcome Neha Ruch for a first-of-its-kind, interactive guide to approaching career pauses and transitions for family life. Join them for an…
Monday Morning Yoga at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Van Vleck House + Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJJoin Van Vleck House + Gardens, located at 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the charming courtyard gardens. This…
Memory Café – A Dementia-Friendly Social Gathering at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, MontclairMemory Café is a dementia-friendly social gathering for individuals with early-stage memory loss or mild cognitive decline and their caregivers. This event will take place at the Montclair Public Library,…
Restorative Justice
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Jersey is curating this program about alternatives to incarceration.
Loopwell Library Author Series The Power of Pause Premier Book Launch with Neha
Loopwell 80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJLoopwell in collaboration with Watchung Booksellers is delighted to welcome Neha Ruch for a first-of-its-kind, interactive guide to approaching career pauses and transitions for family life. Join them for an…
Florida Panthers at New Jersey Devils
Prudential Center 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJThe New Jersey Devils will face off against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers. Puck drops at 7:00 PM. Ticket prices vary.
Sharon Pitts: Transcendent Nature at The BrassWorks Gallery
The BrassWorks Gallery 105 Grove Street, MontclairJoin The BrassWorks Gallery at 105 Grove Street, Montclair to see a solo watercolor exhibit from Monday to Friday beginning November 4th, 2025 and ending June 27th from 7AM to…
Crafternoons: Art Session for Kids Aged 5 to 10 at The Eclectic Chic Boutique
The Eclectic Chic Boutique 547 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJJoin The Eclectic Chic Boutique, located at 547 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, every Wednesday afternoon for a craft class designed for kids ages 5 to 10. Each week, the class explores…
Bingo at Alto Rooftop
Alto Rooftop 690 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJJoin Alto Rooftop, located at 690 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, for bingo on January 15th at 7PM.
Boyz II Men
Prudential Hall Robert Treat Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJNobody does R&B like Boyz II Men. With the smoothest of smooth harmonies, they redefined love songs and slow jams for an entire generation. “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make…
All You Need Is Love
Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, MontclairGet ready to turn back time and relive the magic of the greatest band in musical history as ‘All You Need Is Love’ hits the road in 2024 in celebration…
Winter Walking Club in Livingston
Livingston Senior/Community Center 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston, NJJoin the Winter Walking Club on Fridays from 10AM to 11AM. Participants will meet inside the Livingston Senior/Community Center, located at 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston, starting January 10th through March 28th.
Nightjar 1st Cannaversary Celebration
Nightjar 549 Bloomfield Avenue, BloomfieldFrom January 10th through January 12th, Nightjar, located at 549 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, invites the community (21+) to join the festivities. This weekend is designed to show gratitude to the…
Karaoke Dance Party at Porta Montclair
Porta Montclair 499 Bloomfield Avenue, MontclairAttend a karaoke dance party at Porta Montclair, located at 499 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, on January 10th from 9PM to January 11th at 1AM.
Grand Re-Opening at IPELE Fitness
IPELE Fitness 35A Mill Road, Irvington, NJCelebrate the grand re-opening of Ipele Fitness, located at 35A Mill Road, Irvington, on January 11th from 12PM to 5PM. Attendees can expect raffles, free services, fitness demos by multiple…
Book Gathering for The Losses We Keep at Montclair Book Center
Montclair Book Center 221 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJThe Losses We Keep is a deeply moving collection of personal stories from women who have faced the heart-wrenching journey of pregnancy loss, IVF struggles, and the uncertainty of not…
Nightjar 1st Cannaversary Celebration
Nightjar 549 Bloomfield Avenue, BloomfieldFrom January 10th through January 12th, Nightjar, located at 549 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, invites the community (21+) to join the festivities. This weekend is designed to show gratitude to the…
Nightjar 1st Cannaversary Celebration
Nightjar 549 Bloomfield Avenue, BloomfieldFrom January 10th through January 12th, Nightjar, located at 549 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, invites the community (21+) to join the festivities. This weekend is designed to show gratitude to the…
Memory Café – A Dementia-Friendly Social Gathering at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, MontclairMemory Café is a dementia-friendly social gathering for individuals with early-stage memory loss or mild cognitive decline and their caregivers. This event will take place at the Montclair Public Library,…
Restorative Justice
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Jersey is curating this program about alternatives to incarceration.
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.
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 History Center | 108 Orange Road, Montclair
The Montclair History Center is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the preservation, study, and appreciation of local history. It was originally founded in 1965 to save the Israel Crane House, a Federal Revival-style landmark home built by a local entrepreneur in 1796. The MHC educates the community on local history and its importance through programs, advocacy, and exhibits. It shares the stories of the various persons and groups that have and continue to shape Montclair. Learn more here.
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Meal Delivery Service Feast & Fettle Launches in Essex County
This article is sponsored by Feast & Fettle.
If meal prepping is one of those things you’ve been wanting to get into but just can’t find the time for (guilty), we come with good news. Feast & Fettle, a meal prep delivery service, has officially landed in Montclair and the Essex County area — delivering fresh, chef-prepared meals throughout all of our local cities and towns. Using locally-sourced ingredients for its rotating menu, the Feast & Fettle team does all the heavy lifting to create good and good-for-you dinners. All you have to do is decide which meals you want and how much you need. Keep reading to learn more about Feast & Fettle, a new food delivery service now available in Essex County (as well as Passaic, Bergen, and Morris County — with Hudson launching this month, too!) — and snag an exclusive offer below.
The Details
Feast & Fettle is a food delivery service with a rotating menu of chef-prepared meals. Every dish is made from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients — and delivered to your door with no chopping, mixing, or sautéeing required.
The menu pretty much caters to every craving and dietary preference. From seared steaks and pasta dishes to vegan bowls and fresh seafood, Feast & Fettle has something for everyone (all of it good and good for you). Some of our favorites include the chicken pot pie, fettuccine with broccoli and cauliflower alfredo, roasted vegetables, and quinoa salad with vegan pesto. And, all meals are delivered FRESH (never frozen).
In addition to dinner entrees and sides, there's also a selection of breakfast, lunch, kids' items, and juices. Like we said: something for everyone.
How it Works
Feast & Fettle isn’t your average meal delivery service — and as of this week, it’s officially available to Essex County residents. Members personalize their plans based on how many people are in the household and how many meals they want covered. Delivery is on your time, too. Once you choose your meal items for the week, you select the drop-off day. There’s no grocery shopping or cooking, or stressing out over what to make — just fresh food delivered like a gift once a week.
Feast & Fettle is a no-commitment meal delivery service, meaning you pay when you order and can cancel at any time.
Don’t forget, you can get 20% off your first week of meals with code MG20 until 2/14/25.
Feast & Fettle is now delivering to Bergen, Morris, Hudson, and Passaic Counties as well as newly-launched Essex County. For more info or to become a member, visit the site.
