Home Best of Guides 88 Events in the Montclair + Northern NJ Area This Weekend | October 10-13, 2024

88 Events in the Montclair + Northern NJ Area This Weekend | October 10-13, 2024

by The Montclair Girl Team
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Fall is in full swing and the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day long weekend is finally here. With an extra day off, there are so many unique and fun events to enjoy throughout Montclair + Northern New Jersey this weekend, ranging from 5K runs and historic walking tours to the New Jersey Devils home opener and an Encanto sing-along film concert. Below is the list of (over 85!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events that are happening this weekend, October 10th through October 13th, 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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Newark Arts Grand Opening

Newark ArtSpace at Vermella Broad Street 355 Broad Street, Newark, NJ

Join Newark Arts for their grand opening of Newark ArtSpace, their new gallery and Festival HQ, sponsored by Vermella, at the Newark Arts Festival 2024.

Free

Inaugural NJ Empowerment Awards

SOPAC One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ

The New Jersey Black Empowerment Coalition will be having its Inaugural Empowerment Awards and Fundraiser to celebrate promoting inclusive democracy, advancing racial justice policy, + fostering civic participation. 

$125

NJBEC Empowerment Awards

SOPAC One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ

Attend the Inaugural Empowerment Awards and Fundraiser. This momentous event will celebrate the people and organizations on the frontlines of promoting inclusive democracy, racial justice policy, and civic participation.

$100
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Rhythms in the Reading Room

Newark Public Library - Main Branch 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ

Used to hearing 'shh' in the library? Not this time. Join us for an intimate night of music featuring three up-and-coming musicians at a grand, bookish neighborhood spot. Expect singing,…

$15

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Move House Grand Opening

Move House 260 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ

Come celebrate the official opening of Montclair’s newest fitness studio. Two classes (9:30 am Sculpt, 10:30 am Barre) and chances to win a raffle basket from some favorite local businesses.

$35

TinType Photographs

Houss Freya 205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair

Travel back in time and get your very own tintype at Houss Freya. Using wet plate photography, Scarlett (she/they) will create an image and memory in a Victorian medium. It…

EmpowerHer Expo

AIR Aerial Fitness + South Orange Downtown will be hosting an open house for woman-owned small businesses where people can shop, support, + connect with these unique companies.

Free

WeAreTheChosen Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

WeAreTheChosen is a genre-defying band that has been performing together since 2008. The group's repertoire combines elements of hip-hop, jazz, funk, rock, and reggae, creating a unique musical experience that…

$5

Sarah Hodd + The Drive Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Maplewood's Sarah Hodd + The Drive is an 8-piece powerhouse of a band performing explosive, fun covers and bluesy, soulful originals, all with an irresistible throwback vibe. Their music spans genres…

$5

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BEATFIEND Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

BEATFIEND is an Instrumental trio from NJ ready to deliver grooving, beat-driven sounds from your favorite hip-hop, R&B, dance, and modern jazz artists. Guest soloists and rappers are welcome to…

$5

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TinType Photographs

Houss Freya 205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair

Travel back in time and get your very own tintype at Houss Freya. Using wet plate photography, Scarlett (she/they) will create an image and memory in a Victorian medium. It…

WeAreTheChosen Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

WeAreTheChosen is a genre-defying band that has been performing together since 2008. The group's repertoire combines elements of hip-hop, jazz, funk, rock, and reggae, creating a unique musical experience that…

$5

Sarah Hodd + The Drive Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Maplewood's Sarah Hodd + The Drive is an 8-piece powerhouse of a band performing explosive, fun covers and bluesy, soulful originals, all with an irresistible throwback vibe. Their music spans genres…

$5

BEATFIEND Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

BEATFIEND is an Instrumental trio from NJ ready to deliver grooving, beat-driven sounds from your favorite hip-hop, R&B, dance, and modern jazz artists. Guest soloists and rappers are welcome to…

$5

DJ hxllmxrk Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

DJ hxllmxrk is a husband, a father, a music lawyer and a music lover. Growing up in Toronto and New Jersey, he developed an appreciation for all different kinds of…

Free

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TinType Photographs

Houss Freya 205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair

Travel back in time and get your very own tintype at Houss Freya. Using wet plate photography, Scarlett (she/they) will create an image and memory in a Victorian medium. It…

WeAreTheChosen Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

WeAreTheChosen is a genre-defying band that has been performing together since 2008. The group's repertoire combines elements of hip-hop, jazz, funk, rock, and reggae, creating a unique musical experience that…

$5

Sarah Hodd + The Drive Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Maplewood's Sarah Hodd + The Drive is an 8-piece powerhouse of a band performing explosive, fun covers and bluesy, soulful originals, all with an irresistible throwback vibe. Their music spans genres…

$5

BEATFIEND Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

BEATFIEND is an Instrumental trio from NJ ready to deliver grooving, beat-driven sounds from your favorite hip-hop, R&B, dance, and modern jazz artists. Guest soloists and rappers are welcome to…

$5

DJ hxllmxrk Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

DJ hxllmxrk is a husband, a father, a music lawyer and a music lover. Growing up in Toronto and New Jersey, he developed an appreciation for all different kinds of…

Free

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Newark Tech Week

This multicultural tech conference will feature over 18 events across 5 days throughout Newark. Enjoy panel discussions, pitch events, hands-on workshops, networking events, + more.

Free

Adult Knitting + Crochet Club

Nutley Public Library 93 Booth Drive, Nutley

Welcoming all experience-level knitters + crocheters to this weekly club where anyone can meet fellow knitters, refresh their skills, + learn new techniques. 

Free

Roth and Baraka: Two Visions

Newark Public Library - Main Branch 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ

Building on lectures from literary luminaries like Salman Rushdie, Zadie Smith, and Robert Caro, Newark Public Library is hosting its 9th Annual Philip Roth Lecture on Wednesday evening, October 16th,…

Free

DJ hxllmxrk Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

DJ hxllmxrk is a husband, a father, a music lawyer and a music lover. Growing up in Toronto and New Jersey, he developed an appreciation for all different kinds of…

Free

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