Jazz House Annex, 347 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07042

Montclair History Center and Aging in Montclair have teamed up to present two live interview events where longtime residents share their stories and the impact they've had on the Montclair community. This event is free and made possible by Partners for Health Foundation. This event is offered in person or through zoom. Registration required.Over the past two decades, Melissa Walker has led transformative change in arts education as Founder and President of JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, building the organization into a nationally acclaimed institution serving tens of thousands of students through world-class education and performance. An award-winning jazz vocalist and graduate of Brown University, she was recently named a CNN Champion for Change. She has also been recognized as one of NJBiz’s Best 50 Women in Business, and received honors including the Jazz Journalists Association’s Jazz Hero Award, the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, and the 92nd Street Y’s Extraordinary Women Award. Walker also serves as Executive Producer of the award-winning Montclair Jazz Festival, the largest free jazz festival in the NYC area.

Local Event: Everyone Has a Story: This is Melissa Walker's Story

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Everyone Has a Story: This is Melissa Walker's...

Montclair History Center and Aging in Montclair have teamed up to present two live interview events where longtime residents...

Everyone Has a Story: This is Melissa Walker's Story

Crane House and Historic YWCA

This interactive tour is designed to share the many voices that are part of Montclair’s rich history, using the Crane House &amp; Historic YWCA as a window onto different time periods and the people who are part of Montclair. Sharing the many voices within this historic house will shape a tour that connects visitors to part of the past and make it come to life. The house spans a history from 1796 to 1965 introducing a number of different voices and perspectives that shape an evolution of Montclair history for the visitor. 
Tours start at 12, 1 and 2 pm. All tours begin at the little red Nathaniel Crane House &amp; Visitor Center located at the back of the parking lot.
Admission is $12/adult, $10/student/senior, and $8/children under 18; children under 2 are free. MHC Members are free! No pre-registration needed. Free admission programs include: Families First program, military personnel, NARM, MHC members, Montclair students, and Montclair Public Library Members (ask reference for the pass!). If you need financial assistance to visit our museums, just let us know!

Local Event: Guided House Tour: Many Voices

Guided House Tour: Many Voices

This interactive tour is designed to share the many voices that are part of Montclair’s rich history, using the Crane House &...

Crane House & Historic YWCA 110 Orange RoadMontclair, NJ, 07042United States

This interactive tour is designed to share the many voices that are part of Montclair’s rich history, using the Crane House &amp; Historic YWCA as a window onto different time periods and the people who are part of Montclair. Sharing the many voices within this historic house will shape a tour that connects visitors to part of the past and make it come to life. The house spans a history from 1796 to 1965 introducing a number of different voices and perspectives that shape an evolution of Montclair history for the visitor. 
Tours start at 12, 1 and 2 pm. All tours begin at the little red Nathaniel Crane House &amp; Visitor Center located at the back of the parking lot.
Admission is $12/adult, $10/student/senior, and $8/children under 18; children under 2 are free. MHC Members are free! No pre-registration needed. Free admission programs include: Families First program, military personnel, NARM, MHC members, Montclair students, and Montclair Public Library Members (ask reference for the pass!). If you need financial assistance to visit our museums, just let us know!

Montclair History Center (Montclair Historical Society)

Friday, July 24, 2026, 6:00 PM– 8:00 PMEnjoy a summer evening of live jazz at the Montclair History Center. This July, we're partnering with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS to bring a student and faculty ensemble performance to our gardens. Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks while taking in the music and the beauty of our native plantings and perennial gardens in full bloom.
Tickets are $75 per person / $65 for MHC Members. <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/jazz-in-the-gardens-an-evening-with-jazz-house-kids/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register online here.</a>
About JAZZ HOUSE KiDS JAZZ HOUSE KiDS is a nationally recognized organization that uses the power and legacy of jazz to transform young lives. Through in-school and out-of-school programs across New Jersey and New York City, they help young people build artistic skills and become community leaders. Their work comes together each year in the Montclair Jazz Festival, the largest outdoor jazz festival in the New York metropolitan area. Learn more at jazzhousekids.org.
About the Gardens at the Montclair History Center The gardens at the Montclair History Center connect visitors to Montclair's past and its natural present. The Landsberger Learning Gardens feature herbs and flowers rooted in 18th and 19th century foodways and medicinal traditions. Just beyond them, the Meadow was established in 2020 and now holds more than 2,000 native and pollinator-friendly plantings that support birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Together they make for a living, growing space where history and nature meet.

Local Event: Jazz in the Gardens: An Evening with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS!

Jazz in the Gardens: An Evening with JAZZ HOUSE...

Friday, July 24, 2026, 6:00 PM– 8:00 PMEnjoy a summer evening of live jazz at the Montclair History Center. This July, we're...

Jazz in the Gardens: An Evening with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS!

The Montclair History Center, Montclair Community Farms, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H partner each year to host a fun, nature, and history-filled camp for youth ages 6 - 12. Farm Camp is located at 108-110 Orange Road in Montclair, New Jersey.
Farm Camp supports youth development by promoting a positive interest in nature, historical living, and agriculture.&nbsp; Our mission is to provide the best camp experience for youth while also providing a beneficial learning experience about food, animals, our earth, and its agricultural past. Our campers will be in the garden each day and participate in age-appropriate activities. Runs July to&nbsp;August.

Local Event: Farm Camp at the Montclair History Center

Farm Camp at the Montclair History Center

The Montclair History Center, Montclair Community Farms, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H partner each year to host a fun,...

Thursdays 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, &amp; 10/8 from 9:30am - 11:30am.
This 5-week hearth- and homestead-based series introduces children to traditional handcrafts and foodways through activities such as tea, butter, and candle making, as well as flower pressing, and canning. Students will learn how to work around a real hearth fire and explore historic and seasonal practices through hands-on projects each week.
Each class begins with a lesson connected to history, daily life, and traditional skills, followed by guided activities at the hearth and worktable. Students are encouraged to use creativity, observation, and decision-making as they experiment with natural materials, seasonal ingredients, and handmade projects.
Classes may involve ingredients such as herbs, flowers, fruit, dairy, or beeswax. Please highlight any allergies or restrictions when registering.&nbsp;To register, click <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/old-ways-new-hands-a-hands-on-homeschool-series?_gl=1*126p9vd*_gcl_au*Nzg1MTAyMDI2LjE3Nzg4NjIwNjc.*_ga*MTM2MjMzMTgxMy4xNzc4ODYyMDY4*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3NzkyMTEzNjgkbzYkZzEkdDE3NzkyMTIxNzUkajI2JGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.
This program is for children ages 7 to 11. As class space is limited, registration is required in advance.&nbsp;
Cost: $200/student for the entire series. Individual class registration is not available.&nbsp;
All sessions begin in the hearth kitchen of the Crane House &amp; Historic YWCA.

Local Event: Old Ways, New Hands: A Hands-On Homeschool Series

Old Ways, New Hands: A Hands-On Homeschool Series

Thursdays 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, & 10/8 from 9:30am - 11:30am.
This 5-week hearth- and homestead-based series introduces...

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the Season at Fall Fest! Join the Montclair History Center and Montclair Community Farms for our fourth annual Fall Fest Fundraiser—a day of autumn fun for all ages!
Wander through our scenic native gardens and farm while enjoying: 🍂 Hands-on fall craft activities 🍁 Delicious food and drinks from local vendors 🛍️ Handmade, naturally sourced goods from local artisans 🐐 Meet-and-greets with farm animals from Dreamscape Acres 🏛️ Museum Tours and Live Hearth Cooking Demonstrations 🎶 Live music from Montclair’s own<a href="https://rockingforinclusion.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Rocking for Inclusion</a>
Bring your family, friends, and a picnic blanket to soak in the festive atmosphere and connect with your community. Early bird pricing $12/person through September 15th, children under 3 are free. $15/person after September 15th and at the door. All tickets include one free drink ticket. <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/fall-fest-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Purchase your early bird ticket online here.</a>
Vendor list available online in August—don’t miss it!
Beverage and food tickets can be purchased at the event. All purchases of alcoholic beverages require ID checking onsite. Cash, card, and Venmo will be accepted during the event. Please have your ticket and/or confirmation number ready at check-in.&nbsp; The event will be held behind the Crane House and Historic YWCA, <a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=108+Orange+Road,+Montclair&amp;entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">110 Orange Road, Montclair</a>.&nbsp;
Thank you to event sponsors <a href="https://www.jwpierson.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pierson Oil</a> and <a href="https://www.montclair.edu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Montclair State University</a>.
<a href="https://www.montclairhistory.org/s/Sponsorship-Opportunities-2025docx.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Become an event sponsor.</a><img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578f8162440243f06f66703b/cece28be-e383-41eb-b2ea-3cd53b73bd03/logo.png"><img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/578f8162440243f06f66703b/b845fd22-3b48-4c12-bfb7-d81ebbd2b165/download.png">Cancellation/Refund policy No individual refunds will be honored for ticket sales for any reason. The Fall Fest Planning Committee reserves the right to reschedule to the rain date or cancel the event at their discretion. In the case of full cancellation of the event, a 100% refund will be issued for all tickets purchased.&nbsp;

Local Event: Fall Fest at the Montclair History Center & Montclair Community Farms

Fall Fest at the Montclair History Center &...

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the Season at Fall Fest! Join the Montclair History Center and...

Fall Fest at the Montclair History Center & Montclair Community Farms

The Crane House &amp; Historic YWCA is a window on to the history of our nation from its early years as an independent country to a country embroiled in the civil rights struggle. On this special tour, hear the stories of the women who lived, worked, and played in the house. From the Crane wives, to the enslaved and paid workers of the house, to the women and girls of the African American YWCA, the Crane House &amp; Historic YWCA has seen how a woman's role in the house and in society has changed over 200 years. 
Tours begin at 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm at the Nathaniel Crane House &amp; Visitor Center located at the back of the parking lot. No reservations required.
Admission is $12/adult; $10/student/senior with ID; $8/child; under 2 free. MHC members are free! Free admission programs include: Families First program, military personnel, NARM, MHC members, Montclair students, and Montclair Public Library Members (ask reference for the pass!). If you need financial assistance to visit our museums, just let us know!
Photo credit: 1860 Census.

Local Event: Guided House Tour: Women of the House

Guided House Tour: Women of the House

The Crane House & Historic YWCA is a window on to the history of our nation from its early years as an independent country to a...

Explore 200 years of Black history in Montclair and New Jersey through rare first-hand accounts, primary and secondary source documents at the Crane House &amp; Historic YWCA. Artifacts include bills of sale and manumission records for enslaved individuals in the household, 1800s newspapers, census data, personal letters, oral histories, and mid-century Jet and Ebony magazines. These artifacts provide a springboard for discussion about race both in the past and in the present-day. &nbsp;
Tours begin at 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm at the Nathaniel Crane House &amp; Visitor Center located at the back of the parking lot. No reservations required.
Admission is $12/adult; $10/student/senior with ID; $8/child; under 2 free. MHC members are free! Free admission programs include: Families First program, military personnel, NARM, MHC members, Montclair students, and Montclair Public Library Members (ask reference for the pass!). If you need financial assistance to visit our museums, just let us know!
Photo credit: Spring Fashion Show YWCA Teens, Montclair Public Library collection.

Local Event: Guided House Tour: Eyewitness to Black History

Guided House Tour: Eyewitness to Black History

Explore 200 years of Black history in Montclair and New Jersey through rare first-hand accounts, primary and secondary source...

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    Why Attend the Berkeley College Virtual MBA Open House?


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<a href="https://www.soulphamm.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SoulPhamm</a> is conducting&nbsp;auditions for its newly combined traveling &amp;&nbsp;competitive Cheer and Majorette Team for girls ages 12-19.&nbsp;
Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 13th and Saturday, June 20th from 1:30pm to 4pm in Downtown Newark.
The team will focus on traditional cheerleading infused with HBCU style stomp &amp;&nbsp;shake and hip-hop majorette dance, training for regional cheer, dance, and majorette competitions, parades, and high-visibility sporting events (collegiate and professional). 
Audition fee is $10 (non-refundable); all participants who make the team will receive a scholarship to cover June - September. After that, the cost is $40/month plus the cost of uniforms.&nbsp;Residents of NYC should inquire about a special discounted rate.
Complete the form on our website to learn more, make an appointment to audition, and receive the uniform list. You can see the ladies across Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok @soulphamm

Local Event: Auditions - Combined Majorette & Cheer Team (Girls Ages 12-19)

Auditions - Combined Majorette & Cheer Team...

SoulPhamm is conducting auditions for its newly combined traveling & competitive Cheer and Majorette Team for girls ages...

Auditions - Combined Majorette & Cheer Team (Girls Ages 12-19)

St. Francis of Assisi American National Catholic Church

Ryan Hobler, a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi ANCC, will be offering a special charity concert featuring his unique blend of indie folk, singer-songwriter, and Americana music. Known for his thoughtful lyrics, intimate storytelling, and atmospheric sound, Ryan’s music has been compared to artists such as Paul Simon, Sufjan Stevens, and Jeff Buckley. His songs explore themes of love, resilience, hope, and the human experience through beautifully crafted melodies and arrangements.
Ryan’s debut album, The Elusive Yes, received critical acclaim, with Songwriting Magazine praising him as a “songwriter of unparalleled skill.” His music has also been featured in films, television series, and commercials, including Chicago Fire. Most recently, he released The Paper Airplane Life EP with Erik Blicker, drawing comparisons to Simon &amp; Garfunkel and Bon Iver.
Join us for “An Evening of Music for Charity with Ryan Hobler” on Thursday, June 18 at 7:30 PM at St. Francis of Assisi ANCC, located at 195 Ridgewood Ave., Glen Ridge, NJ, for an inspiring evening of music in support of a charitable cause.For tickets, click the link below<a href="https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/st-francis-of-assisi-ancc/an-evening-of-music-for-charity-with-ryan-hobler" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">events.ticketleap.com/tickets/st-francis-of-assisi-ancc/an-evening-of-music-for-charity-with-ryan-hobler</a>

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An Evening of Music for Charity with Ryan Hobler

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Gotta Sing: ‘80s!

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