As May draws to a close, we’re looking forward to Memorial Day Weekend and the first few weeks of summer on the horizon as the warmer weather rolls in. To kick off the holiday weekend, there are so many events happening in Essex County over the next few days. Below is the list of (over 35!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events happening this weekend May 23rd through May 26th, 2024. 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.
Vermella Broad Street: Rentals in Downtown Newark
Vermella Broad Street 355 Broad Street, Newark
Vermella Broad Street is a rental community in downtown Newark with 40,000 sq ft of resort-style indoor + outdoor amenities. Receive a $500 rental credit when you mention ‘Montclair Girl’ to a leasing agent.
Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation (MAAHF) Parade and Festival
Montclair Parade starts at Glenfield School ends at Nishuane Park in Montclair
Saturday — June 1st at 10:30AM (parade is rain or shine; festival rain date 6/2)
The Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation (MAAHF) Parade and Festival is happening this June. The parade kicks off the festivities with floats, marching bands, + dance troupes, followed by the Battle of the Bands. The festival will then take place at Nishuane Park from 1PM-6PM with food + merch, a game truck, bouncy houses, + a beer garden.
This event is supported in part by a grant from the NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.
The Local Girl Real Estate Listings
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 85+ real estate properties throughout New Jersey and New York.
MILL Spring Classes at Van Vleck
Van Vleck Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ5/23 - Tree ID: Magnolias 6/6 – Nature Prints on Upcycled Tiles 6/13 – Prune & Pinch Demo 6/20 – Native Plant Tour
Art in the Afternoon at The Montclair Art Museum
Montclair Art Museum 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJMAM invites adults ages 55+ and friends to join us for an artistic social gathering twice a month. You will enjoy an opportunity to learn about and creatively respond to…
Grover Cleveland Park Fishing Derby
Grover Cleveland Park Brookside Ave & Runnymede Road, Essex Fells, NJOur fishing derbies are an excellent opportunity for children to enjoy the historic Essex County Park System in a different and fun way. You’ll have a great time creating your…
Rosé Soirée at the Ryland Inn
Ryland Inn 115 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse StationLet’s sip, snack, and soirée as we kick off patio season at the Ryland Inn!
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop at The Eclectic Chic Boutique
The Eclectic Chic Boutique 547 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJUnleash the Poetry of Ink: Immerse Yourself in a Chinese Calligraphy Workshop. Master ancient brushstrokes, craft graceful characters, and connect with the timeless beauty of Chinese writing. Embark on a…
Celebrate Asian American Civil Rights Icon: Helen Zia
Zia will make her first public appearance in her home state of New Jersey in six years following a screening of the Academy Award-nominated documentary “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” at…
Speedy Tacos Food Truck at Montclair Brewery
Come out and try some delicious Mexican food by Speedy Tacos! They'll be offering regular tacos, birria tacos, birria pizza, quesadillas, and vegetable tacos from 6-11pm in our Beer Garden!
4-H Young Gardeners Club
Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, RoselandFor children in grades K to 12. Have you ever wondered how vegetables and flowers grow? From where spaghetti sauce comes? How to find a rainbow in a garden? The…
Codey Arena Family Stick & Puck
Essex County Codey Arena 560 Northfield Avenue, South Orange, NJFRIENDS & FAMILY STICK / PUCK TIMES ** Sessions must be signed up for thru the LINK **
Kidz Night Out: LEGO® Wonderland
Livingston Mall 112 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, NJNeed a date night? Bring your child to our 3 hour organized LEGO® event. We utilize stations where children Build and Play together with LEGO® bricks! There are several stations…
Windows at Studio Montclair Gallery
Studio Montclair 127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJWindows at Studio Montclair – May 2024! Installations by Lisa Jacobs, Lisa D’Amico, Shirley Wallitsch, and Marc Passarreli. Join for an Artists Reception Friday, May 24, 6-8pm. On view through…
Water Street Live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJBorn out of the northwest hills of NJ in the shadow of the Appalachian Ridge, Water Street mixes soulful acoustic melodies, enticing bluegrass mandolin riffs, and a driving rhythm section…
Queen of the Night at Luna Stage Theater
Luna Stage 555 Valley Road, West OrangeTy would prefer to go “glamping,” but his father has taken him to the middle of the woods. The night before Ty’s mom remarries, the two men fight bears, their…
Doggie Road Trippin and Groomington Eats Summer PAWty at Ashton Brewing
Ashton Brewing 600 Lincoln Boulevard, Middlesex, NJAshton Brewing is teaming up with Doggie Road Trippin' and Groomington Eats for a fun day to benefit the German Shepherd Rescue of New Jersey! Groomington will be selling treats…
Pineapple Express Barbecue: Live Music with Chris Barry and Bill & Zach Duo
Pineapple Express Barbecue 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJCome to Pineapple Express BBQ for Live Music! Bill & Zach Duo will be performing. It’s going to be an amazing night of some jamming sessions with great food and…
Montclair Brewery: LIVE MUSIC by ECHO ROAD
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJNative NJ musicians Echo Road will bring their energetic performance to our stage for the first time! Don’t miss out Saturday, 5/25, 7:30pm at the Montclair Brewery! Growing roots…