Home Best of Guides 134 Events in the Montclair + Northern NJ Area This Weekend | October 24-27, 2024

134 Events in the Montclair + Northern NJ Area This Weekend | October 24-27, 2024

by The Montclair Girl Team
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The end of October is near, and with that are tons of fall and Halloween-themed events taking place throughout Northern New Jersey. From Halloween dog costume contests and trunk or treats to Diwali festivals, a Haunted pumpkin patch, + more, make sure to get out and enjoy this terrific fall weather. Below is the list of (over 130!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events that are happening this weekend, October 24th through October 27th, 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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New Jersey Small Business Summit

Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair

This premier event will bring together small business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from across the state for a day of networking, learning, and inspiration. The day is packed with…

$25

Walking The Talk Gala

Westmount Country Club 728 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ

Join YWCA Northern New Jersey for its 2024 Walking the Talk Gala event as they celebrate outstanding individuals in the community including honoree First Lady Tammy Murphy, who have made…

$200

Halloween Chocolate Lollipop Making

Indulge in a frightfully fun crafting experience at our Halloween Chocolate Lollipop Making Workshop at the MC Hotel. Learn the art of creating delicious and decorative chocolate lollipops, perfect for…

$50

Ghouls Gay’Lore Costume Party

Dance the night away, show off your costume, + compete in the costume contest. The night will be filled with music, light bites, + delicious libations. 

$50
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Newark Restaurant Week

Take advantage of special offers at restaurants across Newark during Newark Restaurant Week. If you visit 10 or more restaurants, you can enjoy a special local prize. 

DIY Smoke Cleansing Bundle Workshop

Gemtuitive Crystals + Arts 923 Main Street, Boonton

Join Vicki and Shon to create your custom smoke cleansing bundle. Choose from a variety of materials and crystals to create a smoke-cleansing bundle perfect for cleansing your space or…

$35

Malevo

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Malevo is an all-male South American drum-and-dance troupe that will be performing a heart-pounding performance at Newark's NJPAC. 

$59

Victor Jones Orchestrio Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

World-class drummer/trumpeter/bandleader/composer Victor Jones brings his innovative spirit to a lively performance. Alongside bassist Alex Blake and pianist Roberta Piket, they're reshaping the landscape of jazz and world music by seamlessly…

$5

Roberta Piket Trio Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

American Songbook singer and pianist Roberta Piket, alongside her bandmates, is set to perform a wonderfully interwoven blend of jazz and improvised music fusing elements of jazz, urban soul, hip-hop, funk,…

$5

Mariza

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

GRAMMY-nominated Portuguese artist Mariza will be performing at NJPAC for a stunning and brilliant performance. 

$40

The Music Man

The Summit Playhouse 10 New England Avenue, Summit, NJ

This musical is about a con man named Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer + leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve Midwestern townsfolk, promising…

$30

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MFEE for Sabor Montclair

Help support MFEE's programming while enjoying the unique cuisine the Latinx community of Montclair has to offer. 

$50

5K Spirit Run

Bloomfield Green 30 Park Place, Bloomfield, NJ

In late October, the 10th Annual Spirit Run 5K will be back. Race will begin at The Green, located on Broad Street, across from Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield. Proceeds…

$35

Bloom’s Shopping Spooktacular

Bloom's is putting a girly twist on Halloween with a fang-tastic shopping event. Expect exclusive deals from amazing local vendors, fun Halloween vibes, and more. It’s family-friendly, so feel free…

Free

Barktober Fest

Memorial Park Fair Lawn Essex Place, Fair Lawn, NJ

The third annual Barktober Fest will take place on October 26th at 12PM in the dog park of Memorial Park in Fair Lawn. Passaic County locals can expect a doggie…

$8

Repair Cafe

Baird Community Center 5 Mead Street, South Orange, NJ

Expert volunteers will be available for free to fix anything on hand, including sharpening knives, mending clothing, + making repairs on common household objects. 

Free

NJ Code + Coffee Tech Networking Meetup

EqualSpace ES550 Tech + Innovation Campus 550 Broad Street, Newark, NJ

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal networking/co-working session for those in tech (and the tech-curious). That includes operators, founders, and investors. Developers, data engineers, UX/UI designers, data scientists, product…

Free

Pumpkin Illumination 2024

Vail Mansion Lawn 110 South Street, Morristown, NJ

This annual Halloween event will include live music, a luminary parade, an art workshop, storytelling with Kit’s Interactive Theatre, + an illuminating pumpkin display that is great for the whole…

Free

Sigil Workshop

Houss Freya 205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair

Houss Freya presents Jasmine Dianne Romero, an Andean tattooer, tarot reader, and artist from South Florida based out of Jersey City, NJ. They will walk you through the process of…

$50

Michael Blaustein

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Michael Blaustein has toured with Comedy Centrale and appeared at Just For Laughs, the New York City Comedy Festival, + more, and will be stopping by NJPAC in Newark. 

$44

Robyn Hitchcock Live

First Congregational Church 40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair

Robyn Hitchcock is one of England's most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters + live performers. A surrealist poet, talented guitarist, cult artist, and musician's musician, Hitchcock is among alternative rock's father figures…

$33

Halloween at the Pub

The Shannon Rose 8 Kingsland Road, Clifton

Join Shannon Rose in Clifton + Ramsey to celebrate Halloween on Oct. 26th at 9 PM for live music, costume contest, + limited-time drink specials.

Free

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Trio Lagos Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Trio Lagos is a funk and soul trio based in Northern NJ and the lower Hudson Valley. Andrés Santiago, Henry Anderson, and Sam Gautier all grew up playing music together…

$5

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Newark Restaurant Week

Take advantage of special offers at restaurants across Newark during Newark Restaurant Week. If you visit 10 or more restaurants, you can enjoy a special local prize. 

Victor Jones Orchestrio Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

World-class drummer/trumpeter/bandleader/composer Victor Jones brings his innovative spirit to a lively performance. Alongside bassist Alex Blake and pianist Roberta Piket, they're reshaping the landscape of jazz and world music by seamlessly…

$5

Roberta Piket Trio Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

American Songbook singer and pianist Roberta Piket, alongside her bandmates, is set to perform a wonderfully interwoven blend of jazz and improvised music fusing elements of jazz, urban soul, hip-hop, funk,…

$5

Bloom’s Shopping Spooktacular

Bloom's is putting a girly twist on Halloween with a fang-tastic shopping event. Expect exclusive deals from amazing local vendors, fun Halloween vibes, and more. It’s family-friendly, so feel free…

Free

Barktober Fest

Memorial Park Fair Lawn Essex Place, Fair Lawn, NJ

The third annual Barktober Fest will take place on October 26th at 12PM in the dog park of Memorial Park in Fair Lawn. Passaic County locals can expect a doggie…

$8

Pumpkin Illumination 2024

Vail Mansion Lawn 110 South Street, Morristown, NJ

This annual Halloween event will include live music, a luminary parade, an art workshop, storytelling with Kit’s Interactive Theatre, + an illuminating pumpkin display that is great for the whole…

Free

Sigil Workshop

Houss Freya 205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair

Houss Freya presents Jasmine Dianne Romero, an Andean tattooer, tarot reader, and artist from South Florida based out of Jersey City, NJ. They will walk you through the process of…

$50

Trio Lagos Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Trio Lagos is a funk and soul trio based in Northern NJ and the lower Hudson Valley. Andrés Santiago, Henry Anderson, and Sam Gautier all grew up playing music together…

$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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Victor Jones Orchestrio Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

World-class drummer/trumpeter/bandleader/composer Victor Jones brings his innovative spirit to a lively performance. Alongside bassist Alex Blake and pianist Roberta Piket, they're reshaping the landscape of jazz and world music by seamlessly…

$5

Roberta Piket Trio Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

American Songbook singer and pianist Roberta Piket, alongside her bandmates, is set to perform a wonderfully interwoven blend of jazz and improvised music fusing elements of jazz, urban soul, hip-hop, funk,…

$5