The Montclair Girl Team 
Halloween is finally rearing its head in the Montclair area. The weekend roster includes fun things to do like a Día de los Muertos community festival, a Spooktacular Carnival, and more. Below is a list of (over 120!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events happening this weekend, October 30th through November 2nd, 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.
Studio Tour SOMA 2025
Various locations in South Orange + Maplewood
Saturday + Sunday — November 1st + 2nd at 11AM-5PM
Explore the studios of over 100 talented artists – from rising stars to seasoned professionals – showcasing paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, jewelry, and more. Discover iconic venues – The Woodland, Dehart Community Center, 1978 Arts Center, the Senior Center in Maplewood, The Loft at SOPAC, and Skate House on Floods Hill. Grab a printed tour map at local businesses in Maplewood and South Orange.
Property of the Week: 500 Hudson Street #1B, Hoboken
This 2-bed, 1.5-bath condo in Jersey City is available to buy for $1,250,000. The property features 10-foot ceilings, exposed brick, hardwood floors, a chef’s kitchen, a dry bar with a wine fridge, central A/C, a basement, and other amenities.
View The Local Girl’s Real Estate Directory here — which has 90+ listings just this week.
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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.
Human Needs Food Pantry | 9 Label Street, Montclair
In New Jersey alone, over 1.1 million people are food insecure. The Human Needs Food Pantry has been able to add over 1,000 additional homes to service during this time of need. Through the help of generous donors and volunteers, residents in need in Montclair and neighboring Essex County towns are able to pick up food or have a home-delivery grocery service. Close to 3,000 groceries are donated weekly throughout the area. Learn more here.
Montclair Fund for Women | 41 Watchung Plaza #72, Montclair
Originally known as the Young Colored Women’s Christian Association, this organization was founded by African-American women who came to Montclair in search of education, employment, and opportunity. As time passed, the organization not only changed its name but it joined forces with women of all backgrounds and became a prominent force in the community. Since its inception, the Montclair Fund for Women has given over $800,000 in grants to provide opportunities to women. Learn more here.
Team Behind Local Coffee Opens New Vietnamese Eatery ‘Bánh Voyage’
Día de los Muertos Community Festival Kicks Off in Montclair on 10/31
Threefold Cafe Opens in Verona
Have an event you’d like to include? Submit it to our events calendar here. You can also email advertising@themontclairgirl.
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Have a great weekend, xo
