Home Best of Guides 98 Events in the Montclair + Northern NJ Area This Weekend | September 19-22, 2024

98 Events in the Montclair + Northern NJ Area This Weekend | September 19-22, 2024

by The Montclair Girl Team
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This coming weekend is one many have eagerly been awaiting — the official start of fall. As the temperatures begin to cool, the autumn equinox officially occurs this Sunday, and with that, plenty of fall events can be enjoyed throughout Montclair + the Northern New Jersey area. From a garden-to-table Family Program at Van Vleck Gardens to a Latino Heritage Celebration at Montclair Art Museum, there are a variety of events happening over the next few days. Below is the list of (over 95!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events that are happening this weekend, September 19th through September 22nd, 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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Green Drinks

Porta Montclair 499 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair

Join like-minded residents and organizations that are passionate about sustainability in Montclair for a casual networking event. Hosted by Montclair Climate Action, Northeast Earth Coalition, and Sustainable Montclair.

Free

Spuntino Wine Walkaround

Spuntino Wine Bar & Tapas 70 Kingsland Road, Clifton, NJ

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas in Clifton, NJ is hosting wine walkaround tastings every third Thursday of every month. Guests can enjoy live music, Chef-prepared bites, & selected wine…

$45
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Medford Oktoberfest

Freedom Park 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ

Known as Medford’s biggest party of the year, the Medford Oktoberfest has tons to provide. With free admission to live music, a beer tent, German dancing, a cornhole tournament, kids’…

Free

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Newstead 5K

South Mountain Annex 112 Glenview Road, South Orange, NJ

Participants can either run solo or create a team to help support the Achieve Foundation, which helps support high-quality education for South Orange and Maplewood students. All ages are welcome…

$39

5K for Pizza

Pier A Hoboken

Runners and walkers alike are welcome to join a course that takes participants throughout Hoboken. The course is expected to be both flat and fast-paced. Once finished with the race,…

$45

Virile Block Party

112 Forest Street 112 Forest Street, Montclair, NJ

The Virile Block Party is celebrating 13 years of barbering in New Jersey. Activities, including local vendors, food, kids activities, live music, + more, will be available throughout the day. 

$5

Mountain Creek Oktoberfest

Mountain Creek Resort 200 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ

Mountain Creek’s large-scale Oktoberfest is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is a great event for the entire family to check out. In addition to Oktoberfest staples, such as countless beer…

$25

Baseball’s First Matinee Idol

Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair

Longtime Yankees historian Marty Appel will discuss the legacy of Paterson's Mike "King" Kelly, the iconic 19th-century ballplayer and baseball's first celebrity. Appel, the author of many books, wrote the…

Free

Montclair Food Tour

Sign up for an immersive tour of the historic Walnut Street neighborhood, home of some of the best-loved eateries in north Jersey, and learn the little-known back story of this…

$75

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Diamond 5K Run/Walk

Colonial Park 156 Mettlers Road, Somertset, NJ

September 22, 2024 8AM Start - Rain or Shine Colonial Park 156 Mettlers Road Somerset, NJ 08873 BENEFICIARY Proceeds will go to the Kappa League Scholarships, Holiday Toy Drive &…

$40.00

Magick Potions Skincare Pop-up

Flor da Vida Women's Wellness 21 Grove Avenue 2nd Floor, Verona

Created by Liz Pratt, founder of Fireside Healing: creating skincare that combines simple natural ingredients with the power of intention. Liz is a witch + herbalist who creates ritual skin…

Free

Sensory Celebration

Van Vleck House + Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ

This annual event invites you to explore the Van Vleck Gardens using your senses as your guide. Activity stations throughout the gardens are self-paced, optional, and focus on using our…

$15

Dungeons & Drafts

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

The world's greatest roleplaying game returns to Montclair Brewery. A Dungeon Master will be guiding players on their adventure so anyone with any experience level is welcome to join. It's…

$20

Singles Game Night

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Singles Game Night returns. Host and dating expert Cathryn Bieg will bring an entirely new set of games created exclusively for this event. Fun, lighthearted, and interactive, it's the perfect…

$30

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Virile Block Party

112 Forest Street 112 Forest Street, Montclair, NJ

The Virile Block Party is celebrating 13 years of barbering in New Jersey. Activities, including local vendors, food, kids activities, live music, + more, will be available throughout the day. 

$5

Mountain Creek Oktoberfest

Mountain Creek Resort 200 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ

Mountain Creek’s large-scale Oktoberfest is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is a great event for the entire family to check out. In addition to Oktoberfest staples, such as countless beer…

$25

Sensory Celebration

Van Vleck House + Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ

This annual event invites you to explore the Van Vleck Gardens using your senses as your guide. Activity stations throughout the gardens are self-paced, optional, and focus on using our…

$15

Dungeons & Drafts

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

The world's greatest roleplaying game returns to Montclair Brewery. A Dungeon Master will be guiding players on their adventure so anyone with any experience level is welcome to join. It's…

$20

DJ Northern Touch Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

DJ Northern Touch 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…

Free

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Dungeons & Drafts

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

The world's greatest roleplaying game returns to Montclair Brewery. A Dungeon Master will be guiding players on their adventure so anyone with any experience level is welcome to join. It's…

$20

Singles Game Night

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Singles Game Night returns. Host and dating expert Cathryn Bieg will bring an entirely new set of games created exclusively for this event. Fun, lighthearted, and interactive, it's the perfect…

$30

DJ Northern Touch Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

DJ Northern Touch 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…

Free

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Needle Felting for Beginners

Montclair Public Library 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair

With needle felting, you can create a wide range and variety of projects, from cute creatures to realistic animals, ornaments, accessories, and holiday gifts.  In this class, you will make…

$89

Patrice: The Movie

The Clairidge 486 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair

A disabled couple in their 50s, Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham, want to marry but risk losing their benefits if they do. Watch this film at this one-night-only screening of…

Free

Jewel Box Jams

Jewel Box: Gateway Junction 1 Gateway Center, Newark, NJ

Join the Newark Downtown District (NDD)  for Jewel Box Jams, a free lunchtime concert series. Enjoy live music performed by local artists and grab lunch from one of the Junction…

Free

DJ Northern Touch Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

DJ Northern Touch 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…

Free

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