Thanksgiving weekend is finally here. The weekend roster in Montclair, Essex County, and beyond includes fun things to do like ornament decorating, local theater, and much more. Below is a list of Montclair, Essex County, and Northern New Jersey events happening this weekend, December 10th through December 16th, 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.
Lackawanna Plaza 1 Lackawanna Plaza , Montclair
Saturday, December 13th | 11AM–6PM
Sunday, December 14th | 11AM–6PM
Saturday, December 20th | 11AM–6PM
Sunday, December 21st | 11AM–6PM
The Montclair Girl will host a pop-up holiday market at Lackawanna Plaza over two weekends in December. Each day will feature a rotating assortment of 40 curated vendors, each chosen by the MG team for their quality, creativity, and local impact. All vendors have been selected at this time, and through this partnership with The Montclair Girl, received a complimentary placement at the market. The curated market highlighting New Jersey’s talented maker community will take place the weekends of the 13th/14th and 20th/21st.
True Ascend 1 Lackawanna Plaza Suite 3F, Montclair
True Ascend is a sister-owned charm bar & jewelry brand launched by Bilana Uluengin & Diypse Duman in 2021. Think trendy yet timeless jewelry that also doesn’t tarnish – including their fully customizable charm bar, curated jewelry collection & handmade beaded jewelry from Turkey – something for everyone. True Ascend has done over 400 events like bachelorettes, bridal showers, birthdays, and more- making their mobile charm a perfect addition to any event. This holiday season, you can catch them at the Herald Square market in NYC from now- Jan 3 along with their new store front inside the Lackawanna station. At both locations, customers can explore its affordable-luxury charm bar, a completely customizable experience featuring stainless steel products that won’t tarnish, and provides an interactive experience for all.
Jones Road Beauty 111 Grove Street, Montclair
Saturday, December 13th | 9:30AM
Join renown makeup artist and author, Bobbi Brown, in her hometown of Montclair for a book signing event. Bobbi will be signing copies of her new memoir, Still Bobbi, taking photos and connecting with guests. Coffee and treats from Little Daisy will be served. VIP tickets are $80 and include a copy of Still Bobbi, early access to book signing line, and $50 towards products purchased at the event. General Access Ticket is $30 and the ticket cost can be redeemed for day-of purchases in-store. To secure a ticket, please email [email protected]
Ongoing now through 12/25
We’ve put together a holiday shopping guide so our readers can support local businesses in Montclair + Essex County, ranging from food + drink to wellness, beauty, health, fitness, fashion, and so much more. Some of the businesses included in our downloadable guide even have an exclusive code, just for MG readers. In addition to the exclusive deals, our guide also includes a comprehensive list of local businesses, broken up by category for easy browsing. And if that’s not enough, we’ve also included some of our editorial articles to help you plan your holiday season — from pop-up markets to festive bars.
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Every Sunday from 12PM-2:30PM, the soup kitchen at the First Seventh-Day Adventist Church is available to those in need in the community. Join as a volunteer in this ministry that has been in and of service for over a decade. Volunteers are needed to prepare + serve food. Learn more here.
The Foundation for Sustainable Veteran Housing is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing veteran facilities across New Jersey. The organization’s mission is to provide subsidized housing for veterans in need, ensuring they have a safe and stable place to live. Learn more here.
Montclair History Center | 108 Orange Road, Montclair
The Montclair History Center is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the preservation, study, and appreciation of local history. It was originally founded in 1965 to save the Israel Crane House, a Federal Revival-style landmark home built by a local entrepreneur in 1796. The MHC educates the community on local history and its importance through programs, advocacy, and exhibits. It shares the stories of the various persons and groups that have and continue to shape Montclair. Learn more here.
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Have a great weekend, xo