While it might be back-to-school time with a rapidly approaching fall season ahead of us, the warm summer weather is sticking around — meaning it is a great time to be soaking in the sun and continuing to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. From the Caldwell Porchfest to senior drag bingo, there is something for everyone going on this weekend in Montclair and the greater Northern New Jersey area. Below is the list of (over 60!) Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events that are happening this weekend, September 5th through September 8th, 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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Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
Introduction to Ballroom + Latin Dancing
Montclair Public Library 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, MontclairJoin Fred Astaire Dance Co. for an exciting class where you will be introduced to the basics of dance steps in a few popular dances. Even if you believe that…
Disarm Hate Town Hall
St. Luke's Episcopal Church 73 South Fullerton Avenue, MontclairJoin this communal gathering to address the rising rate of crimes against the LGBTQ+ community in Montclair.
Forest Bathing: Nature Therapy with Terry
Loopwell 80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJDeepen your connection with nature in a slow meditative walk in Glenfield Park. Learn about the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku with mental and emotional benefits. The immersion will last approximately one…
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
Tiny Gallery Presents Artifacts by Klaus Schnitzer
Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue, MontclairStop by for a reception to celebrate "Artifacts" by Klaus A. Schnitzer, Emeritus Professor at Montclair State University. Schnitzer's show reveals his sense of service to the social consciousness and…
Salt Pepper Ketchup at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJHawthorne's own Salt Pepper Ketchup will be serving up breakfast sandwiches, chopped cheeses, empanadas, Philly cheesesteaks, grilled chicken wraps, and much more.
Art Opening: Carolyn Burbridge, Watercolors
Gold Montclair 594 Valley Road, Montclair, NJJoin Gold Montclair's fall exhibition reception, a solo show of watercolors on paper by Montclair-based artist Carolyn Burbridge. This will be Carolyn's first exhibition at Gold Montclair. In addition to…
Western Skies Live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJWestern Skies is an uplifting 3-Part Harmony-based Rock 'n Roll band whose ethos is that Love and Music are the most potent forms of medicine on the planet. Their influences range…
Jose James Presents 1978
SOPAC One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJJosé James is a forward-looking, genre-defying Jazz singer for the Hip-Hop generation. His newest album, 1978, is an instant classic, combining James’ deep love of Jazz and Hip-Hop with songwriting…
Nicole Atkins, Live at Outpost in the Burbs
Outpost in the Burbs 40 S Fullerton Avenue, MontclairNicole Atkins put out one of the best summertime records of 2020. Italian Ice was like a postcard from the Jersey Shore in the 1970s - full of warmth, vivid…
Whiskey + Sugar Live
The Fox & Falcon 19 Valley Street, South Orange, NJJess Frank + Matt Stone will play various acoustic pop + roots music.
S.O.F.I.A’s 14th Annual Walk
Canterbury Park 9 Platchett Drive, Montclair, NJJoin this walk in support against domestic violence.
FIELDHOUSE Open House
Fieldhouse 400 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJFIELDHOUSE will be open for the public during an open house this September in Berkeley Heights. The open house will feature exclusive giveaways, free Normatec recovery sessions, free Inbody composition…
SMAPA Open House
Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts 14 S Park Street, MontclairDrop in to tour the dance studio, shop the 10% off sale at the nonprofit Dance Store, meet the staff, and sample some free dance classes for ages 3-adult. The…
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
BARKtoberfest: Pet Adoption Event + Marketspace
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJVisit the Turtle Back Zoo for adoptions, vendors, food trucks, pet costume contest, + more.
NJ Code + Coffee Tech Networking Event + Software Engineer Career Workshop
Equal Space 550 Broad Street 4th Floor, Newark, NJCalling all New Jersey techies to the NJ Code and Coffee tech networking event & software engineer workshop at the EqualSpace ES550 Tech & Innovation campus. NJ Code and Coffee…
The Little Cafee Food Truck at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJCome out and grab a bite from The Little CAFEe serving up delicious Chop Cheese, Smash Burgers, + more in our Beer Garden.
Friends of Brothers
SOPAC One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJThe Friends of the Brothers is a celebration of the music of the Allman Brothers Band. Friends is committed to making each night a unique, passionate, and energetic tribute to…
Loopwell Breathwork + Sound Journey Class with SPIRIT 11OUSE
Loopwell 80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJBreathwork is a profound healing tool. One that is not only super accessible but one that is becoming more and more depended upon by a wide range of people. It…
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants
MetLife Stadium 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East RutherfordThe New York Giants will face off against the Minnesota Vikings opening weekend. Kick-off is at 1:00 PM. Ticket prices vary.
Opening Reception For Art Exhibit
Glen Rock Public Library 315 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJThe Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, will host Clifton artist Michael Gabriele for a solo exhibition of his landscape and still-life pastels during the month of September.
Celebrating Grandparents Day: Workshop + Book Signing with Cathy Livingstone
Loopwell 80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJA special event to celebrate the wonderful new grandparents or soon-to-be grandparents in your life. Bring your new grandma, soon-to-be grandma, sister, girlfriend, or mother-in-law, (grandpas are welcome too) and…
Tiny Gallery Art Opening at Freeman Gardens
Freeman Gardens 644 Hawthorne Avenue, Glenridge, NJTiny Gallery is thrilled to announce its newest location at Freeman Gardens in Glen Ridge. We're kicking off our magical collaboration with an opening for "Migrations" by Alex Kraus, new…
Jazzboat Live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJDon't miss the return of the always exciting Jazzboat. These seasoned musicians perform R&B, Soul, bebop, straight-ahead swing, and other classic jazz, with an occasional curveball to keep things lively.
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
Salt Pepper Ketchup at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJHawthorne's own Salt Pepper Ketchup will be serving up breakfast sandwiches, chopped cheeses, empanadas, Philly cheesesteaks, grilled chicken wraps, and much more.
Western Skies Live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJWestern Skies is an uplifting 3-Part Harmony-based Rock 'n Roll band whose ethos is that Love and Music are the most potent forms of medicine on the planet. Their influences range…
S.O.F.I.A’s 14th Annual Walk
Canterbury Park 9 Platchett Drive, Montclair, NJJoin this walk in support against domestic violence.
SMAPA Open House
Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts 14 S Park Street, MontclairDrop in to tour the dance studio, shop the 10% off sale at the nonprofit Dance Store, meet the staff, and sample some free dance classes for ages 3-adult. The…
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
BARKtoberfest: Pet Adoption Event + Marketspace
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJVisit the Turtle Back Zoo for adoptions, vendors, food trucks, pet costume contest, + more.
The Little Cafee Food Truck at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJCome out and grab a bite from The Little CAFEe serving up delicious Chop Cheese, Smash Burgers, + more in our Beer Garden.
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants
MetLife Stadium 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East RutherfordThe New York Giants will face off against the Minnesota Vikings opening weekend. Kick-off is at 1:00 PM. Ticket prices vary.
Jazzboat Live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJDon't miss the return of the always exciting Jazzboat. These seasoned musicians perform R&B, Soul, bebop, straight-ahead swing, and other classic jazz, with an occasional curveball to keep things lively.
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
Practice You for Tween + Teen Girls
Essex Suites CoWorking Offices 25 Pompton Avenue, Verona, NJPractice You is a 6-week program designed for girls to come together in a supportive community where they can build physical strength, enhance emotional awareness, become more in tune with…
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
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Salt Pepper Ketchup at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJHawthorne's own Salt Pepper Ketchup will be serving up breakfast sandwiches, chopped cheeses, empanadas, Philly cheesesteaks, grilled chicken wraps, and much more.
Western Skies Live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJWestern Skies is an uplifting 3-Part Harmony-based Rock 'n Roll band whose ethos is that Love and Music are the most potent forms of medicine on the planet. Their influences range…
BARKtoberfest: Pet Adoption Event + Marketspace
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJVisit the Turtle Back Zoo for adoptions, vendors, food trucks, pet costume contest, + more.
The Little Cafee Food Truck at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJCome out and grab a bite from The Little CAFEe serving up delicious Chop Cheese, Smash Burgers, + more in our Beer Garden.
Jazzboat Live at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJDon't miss the return of the always exciting Jazzboat. These seasoned musicians perform R&B, Soul, bebop, straight-ahead swing, and other classic jazz, with an occasional curveball to keep things lively.
Memory Café: A Dementia-Friendly Social Gathering
Montclair Public Library 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, MontclairA “Memory Café” is a dementia-friendly social gathering for individuals with early-stage memory loss or mild cognitive decline and their caregivers. The meetings will be held in a safe and…
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
Mantra Meditation + Gong Bath Savasana
Loopwell 80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJSign up for a heart-awakening meditation and sound experience to welcome the season of expanding energy and growth. Harmonize your mind, body, and soul as you immerse in healing vibrations…
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
Seniors Drag Bingo
18 Label Studios 18 Label Street, Montclair, NJDazzling performances and bingo will get you having fun and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Drag Extravaganza
18 Label Studios 18 Label Street, Montclair, NJIt is an event to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at a time when anti-drag bills are being passed across the country.
Practice You for Tween + Teen Girls
Essex Suites CoWorking Offices 25 Pompton Avenue, Verona, NJPractice You is a 6-week program designed for girls to come together in a supportive community where they can build physical strength, enhance emotional awareness, become more in tune with…
Yoga in the Garden
Van Vleck House + Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJSpend some time in the Van Vleck Gardens doing slow-flow yoga.
Watchung Booksellers Welcomes Ian Frazier, Author of “Paradise Bronx”
Watchung Booksellers 44 Fairfield Street, MontclairWatchung Booksellers proudly welcomes back Ian Frazier for his latest release, Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough, in conversation with D.T. Max.
Mantra Meditation + Gong Bath Savasana
Loopwell 80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJSign up for a heart-awakening meditation and sound experience to welcome the season of expanding energy and growth. Harmonize your mind, body, and soul as you immerse in healing vibrations…
Bloomfield Chorale Rehearsal
Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green 147 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJThe Bloomfield Chorale is the Civic Chorus of the town of Bloomfield and has been around since the Great Depression. It’s part of The Bloomfield Federation of Music. Stop by…
Two of A Kind Live Concert
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJDavid + Jenny are an award-winning musical duo that focuses on interactive music for children. They will be performing live at the Turtleback Zoo Amphitheatre Stage.
Jewel Box Jams
Jewel Box: Gateway Junction 1 Gateway Center, Newark, NJJoin 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…
Outdoor Sound + Yoga Release
Brookdale Park MontclairPop-up class for an Integrative Well Being experience to feel good + relax. The all-level classes will consist of Breath focused yoga with optional hands-on assists, followed by a sound…
Introduction to Ballroom + Latin Dancing
Montclair Public Library 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, MontclairJoin Fred Astaire Dance Co. for an exciting class where you will be introduced to the basics of dance steps in a few popular dances. Even if you believe that…
Disarm Hate Town Hall
St. Luke's Episcopal Church 73 South Fullerton Avenue, MontclairJoin this communal gathering to address the rising rate of crimes against the LGBTQ+ community in Montclair.
Tiny Gallery Presents Artifacts by Klaus Schnitzer
Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue, MontclairStop by for a reception to celebrate "Artifacts" by Klaus A. Schnitzer, Emeritus Professor at Montclair State University. Schnitzer's show reveals his sense of service to the social consciousness and…
Salt Pepper Ketchup at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJHawthorne's own Salt Pepper Ketchup will be serving up breakfast sandwiches, chopped cheeses, empanadas, Philly cheesesteaks, grilled chicken wraps, and much more.
Art Opening: Carolyn Burbridge, Watercolors
Gold Montclair 594 Valley Road, Montclair, NJJoin Gold Montclair's fall exhibition reception, a solo show of watercolors on paper by Montclair-based artist Carolyn Burbridge. This will be Carolyn's first exhibition at Gold Montclair. In addition to…
Whiskey + Sugar Live
The Fox & Falcon 19 Valley Street, South Orange, NJJess Frank + Matt Stone will play various acoustic pop + roots music.
S.O.F.I.A’s 14th Annual Walk
Canterbury Park 9 Platchett Drive, Montclair, NJJoin this walk in support against domestic violence.
FIELDHOUSE Open House
Fieldhouse 400 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJFIELDHOUSE will be open for the public during an open house this September in Berkeley Heights. The open house will feature exclusive giveaways, free Normatec recovery sessions, free Inbody composition…
SMAPA Open House
Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts 14 S Park Street, MontclairDrop in to tour the dance studio, shop the 10% off sale at the nonprofit Dance Store, meet the staff, and sample some free dance classes for ages 3-adult. The…
BARKtoberfest: Pet Adoption Event + Marketspace
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJVisit the Turtle Back Zoo for adoptions, vendors, food trucks, pet costume contest, + more.
NJ Code + Coffee Tech Networking Event + Software Engineer Career Workshop
Equal Space 550 Broad Street 4th Floor, Newark, NJCalling all New Jersey techies to the NJ Code and Coffee tech networking event & software engineer workshop at the EqualSpace ES550 Tech & Innovation campus. NJ Code and Coffee…
The Little Cafee Food Truck at Montclair Brewery
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJCome out and grab a bite from The Little CAFEe serving up delicious Chop Cheese, Smash Burgers, + more in our Beer Garden.
Opening Reception For Art Exhibit
Glen Rock Public Library 315 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJThe Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, will host Clifton artist Michael Gabriele for a solo exhibition of his landscape and still-life pastels during the month of September.
Tiny Gallery Art Opening at Freeman Gardens
Freeman Gardens 644 Hawthorne Avenue, Glenridge, NJTiny Gallery is thrilled to announce its newest location at Freeman Gardens in Glen Ridge. We're kicking off our magical collaboration with an opening for "Migrations" by Alex Kraus, new…
Belleville 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Belleville 9/11 Park 507 Franklin Avenue, Belleville, NJThe town of Belleville invites you to join them in remembering the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks that happened 23 years ago.
Memory Café: A Dementia-Friendly Social Gathering
Montclair Public Library 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, MontclairA “Memory Café” is a dementia-friendly social gathering for individuals with early-stage memory loss or mild cognitive decline and their caregivers. The meetings will be held in a safe and…
NDD Game Night at The Yard
The Newark Downtown District (NDD) is partnering with the popular restaurant, The Yard , to host a game night! Bring friends and make new ones over a wide variety of…
Watchung Booksellers Welcomes Ian Frazier, Author of “Paradise Bronx”
Watchung Booksellers 44 Fairfield Street, MontclairWatchung Booksellers proudly welcomes back Ian Frazier for his latest release, Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough, in conversation with D.T. Max.
Bloomfield Chorale Rehearsal
Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green 147 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJThe Bloomfield Chorale is the Civic Chorus of the town of Bloomfield and has been around since the Great Depression. It’s part of The Bloomfield Federation of Music. Stop by…
Essex County September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Eagle Rock Reservation Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJJoin Essex County in a ceremony commemorating the 9/11 tragedy.
Nutley 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Nutley Fire Department 228 Chestnut Street, Nutley, NJNutley residents are invited to remember everyone who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001.
Jewel Box Jams
Jewel Box: Gateway Junction 1 Gateway Center, Newark, NJJoin 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…
Livingston 9/11 Ceremony of Remembrance
Memorial Oval & Park Robert H. Harp Drive, Livingston, NJAll are invited to remember the lives lost during the September 11th terrorist attacks that occurred 23 years ago.
Kids Helping Kids | 229 Midland Avenue, Montclair
The name of this non-profit is really all that needs to be known to understand the scope of the work. Kids Helping Kids engages middle + high school students in service projects that directly support underserved kids in the area. Since its inception, over 65,000 students have benefited from this partnership across 139 schools through the help of over 5,200 volunteers. Learn more here.
Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation | 228 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Recreation, community, + education are essential to childhood development. Through various programs, the Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation is able to provide a positive environment for children in the community. The year-long program, Project Oasis, is broken up into two seasons + focuses on closing the achievement gap among African-American youth. These services are only made possible by the support of volunteers, mentors, + donors. Learn more here.
Toni’s Kitchen | 73 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Toni’s Kitchen is an organization that has provided the community in need with food resources. Toni’s Kitchen now provides 20,000+ meals every week, which is an increase of 4,300 pounds per week since 2019. Because of the support of generous donors and volunteers, 800+ families are no longer worrying about the next meal. Learn more here.
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