The joyous celebration included performances, dancing dreidels, hot latkes and doughnuts, and, of course, the menorah lighting.
Holidays
Giving Between the Lines: Books as Gifts!
Check out great local reads to give as gifts from Watchung Booksellers and Montclair Book Center.
Celebrate the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa at these Festive Events
Celebrate African American history, values, family, community and culture at these local celebrations!
Weekend Events: Live Music, Winter Celebrations, Art, and More!
Shop Winter Art Market or Montclair Flea, take a candelight tour, listen to live music or see a show. Plus so much more this weekend!
Humane Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Local, Shop With Intention
Humane Montclair scoured some of our local shops to create their second annual gift guide that will pay large dividends in the karma bank and delight everyone on your list.
Make the Season Bright: Join Montclair Mutual Aid and Adopt a Family
“People are struggling right now. If you’re able to help, it can make a real difference.”
Light the Menorah and Celebrate Chanukah at These Local Events
Get ready to light up the night because Chanukah begins at sundown on Thursday, December 7, and lasts until the evening of Friday, December 15!
Your Guide to Christmas Tree Farms in New Jersey
Check out these Christmas tree farms in New Jersey that aren’t too far from Montclair, where you can cut your own tree. Plus, a list of local tree stands for pre-cut trees.
Light up the Night at a Chanukah Party at Just Jake’s
Enjoy live music, delicious kosher munchies and a menorah lighting to light up the night and celebrate the miracle of Chanukah!
Tour Essex County’s Historic Homes This Weekend
Twelve of Essex County’s most famed historical homes and structures have decked their halls!
Montclair Author Rekindles Unity with Re-release of ‘The Christmas Menorahs’
As the holiday season approaches, the 30th-anniversary reissue of “The Christmas Menorahs: How A Town Fought Hate” by Montclair-based psychotherapist Dr. Janice Cohn brings a timely reminder of the power of unity.
Holiday House Tours: A Festive Fundraiser for Montclair High’s Class of 2024
On December 15, tour seven festively decorated homes. Enjoy refreshments and performances from The Passing Notes, an MHS acapella group.
Personalized Maps: The Perfect Gift for Anyone Who Calls Montclair Home
If you’re looking for a truly one-of-a-kind and meaningful gift, we’ve got just the thing for you. Montclair History Center offers personalized replica maps showcasing a Montclair neighborhood across three different years.
Montclair Couple Creates Skincare Line Celebrating Middle Eastern Heritage
After a trip to a hamman, Deemah Belal and Sinan Aladdin were inspired to create Saaf Body, a skincare line of Middle Eastern beauty.