Take a look at everything happening around town this week!
“While it might be early for some, we at The Montclair Girl are all about getting a head-start on holiday gift shopping. Montclair and Northern New Jersey are packed with amazing spots to find fashion, beauty, and food gifts for everyone on your list. We’ve created a holiday shopping guide to introduce our readers to the best small businesses around town—from fitness + dance studios to beauty + self care and everything in between. Plus, some of the spots featured in our downloadable guide are offering special discounts exclusively 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 Christmas tree shopping.”
Same time, same place, new date!
Don’t miss the annual Upper Montclair tree lighting at the Lawn of St. James Church!
From 2014 to 2022, Davidson was a cast member on Saturday Night Live, becoming one of the youngest performers in the show’s history. His signature “Weekend Update” segments and original music videos earned widespread attention and viral success. Catch him live at The Wellmont!
The Space is proud to present Adorned, a landmark exhibit featuring the powerful and intricate works of Gerardo Castro, Lori Field, and Danielle Scott.
This exhibition explores the concept of “adornment” as a profound act of identity, ritual, and transformation. Moving far beyond simple decoration, these three artists utilize embellishment as a language to tell stories, build worlds, and reveal the sacred.
Visit The Little Show, a holiday art market, at Ria x Gallery now until December 31st. The show features paintings, sculptures, prints, and more from 25+ artists!
Join us for the township’s annual holiday event at Edgemont Park, with holiday music, kids’ activities, inflatables, face painting, gifts, and trackless trains!
Come celebrate the holidays with community, cheer, and a little magic — only at Reeves-Reed Arboretum!
The Reeves-Reed Arboretum Holiday Open House is the perfect way to kick off the season, with something for everyone in the family!
Head to MHS for Project Graduation Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 7th from 10 AM – 3 PM. It’s a wonderful way to support local businesses and help fund Project Graduation 2026 this holiday season. Volunteers needed as well! Sign up to bake treats or help out the day of the event — great opportunity for students to earn service hours!
Ally’s Elves is an inclusive community endeavor whose mission is to bring individuals of all ages and abilities together to spread holiday cheer to those most in need. Drop in any time at Verona Community Center to create a holiday card for those most in need of holiday cheer! All ages are welcome.
Join Montclair Public Library for our annual Kwanzaa celebration featuring: Traditional pouring of libations and a discussion of the seven principles with Sister Kellia Sweatt, a Kwanzaa-inspired fashion show by the students of Payne Tech High School Fashion Club, and a Dance and Drum performance by Umoja Dance Company! This all ages event includes face painting, local shopping at our African Market, and more!
Head to NJPAC for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and laughs. This special screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation includes a live conversation with none other than “Clark Griswold” himself. Chevy Chase and his wife Jayni share behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the making of the movie, and answer your questions about Chevy’s storied career, including SNL and Caddyshack.
