Rainy Day Activities near Montclair
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Fri Oct 16, all day
Under 1 mi awayUnder 1 miThe Clairidge, Montclair, NJThe 15th annual Montclair Film Festival screens 70 features and 70 shorts across ten days, with premieres, panels and celebrity conversations.From Fall events in Jersey City
Fri Oct 23, 7 to 11:30pm$13
Under 1 mi awayUnder 1 miMontclair Book Center, Montclair, NJMontclair Book Center turns its basement into a haunted funhouse for its fourth annual Halloween event, with adult shows Fri/Sat and a preteen show Sunday.From Fall events in Jersey City
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 6 mi away6 miNew Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJNorth America's largest poetry festival returns to NJPAC with three days of readings, performances and conversations, headlined by Patti Smith.From Fall events in Jersey City
Tue Nov 3, 7:30pm
About 6 mi away6 miNJPAC, Prudential Hall, Newark, NJThe two-time Oscar winner performs his greatest hits alongside the full New Jersey Symphony orchestra on a national symphonic tour, a rare New Jersey date.From Fall events in North Jersey
Fri Nov 13, 8pm
About 6 mi away6 miNJPAC, Prudential Hall, Newark, NJTwo-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter headlines the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, celebrating a decade of Take Me to the Alley, with Madeleine Peyroux marking ten years of Secular Hymns.From Fall events in North Jersey
Fri Oct 30, 11am to 1pm
About 7 mi away7 miPrudential Center, Newark, NJDisney On Ice's star-studded skating gala with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy, plus stories from Zootopia 2, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, and Monsters Inc. Additional afternoon shows Oct 31 and Nov 1; see listing for times.From North Jersey family events
Fri Oct 23, 6pm
About 10 mi away10 miThe Sky Room at Saint Peter's University, Jersey City, NJCandlelight concert series brings Halloween classics to The Sky Room at Saint Peter's University, strings playing spooky-season favorites in a candlelit setting.From Fall events in Jersey City
Fri Nov 13, 7:30pm
About 10 mi away10 miLoew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City, NJPhish frontman Trey Anastasio brings his solo band to Jersey City for the grand opening weekend of the restored Loew's Jersey Theatre.From Fall events in Jersey City
Sat Nov 14, 8pm
About 10 mi away10 miLoew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City, NJThe War On Drugs play the second night of Loew's Jersey Theatre's grand opening weekend, with special guest Nation of Language.From Fall events in Jersey City
Sat Nov 14, 8pm
About 10 mi away10 miLoew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City, NJThe War On Drugs headline the reopened Loew's Jersey Theatre in Journal Square, Adam Granduciel's heartland-rock wall of sound in the restored 1929 movie palace.From Fall events in Jersey City
Sat Oct 17, all day$17.58
About 10 mi away10 miSalsa Fever On 2 Dance Academy, Jersey City, NJSalsa social night honoring Celia Cruz at a Heights dance academy. Put on your dancing shoes for a tribute to the Queen of Salsa.From Fall events in Jersey City
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 11 mi away11 miWilliam L. Dickinson High School, Jersey City, NJ45th annual Durga Utsov festival in Jersey City, three days of the goddess Durga celebration with prayer, food stalls, and cultural programs for Bengali Heritage Month season.From Fall events in Jersey City
Fri Oct 23, 7:30pm
About 11 mi away11 miWhite Eagle Hall, Jersey City, NJBilingual English/Mandarin production pairing Shakespeare's Juliet with Jul-Yingtai of the Chinese Butterfly Lovers legend, from Yale Vermilion Theater. Tragic romance and cultural identity on the White Eagle Hall stage.From Fall events in Jersey City
Tue Oct 27, 6:30 to 8pm
About 11 mi away11 miHoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken, NJEvening hands-on workshop at the Hoboken museum exploring collage as a medium. All supplies are included and no experience is needed.From Handmade craft events near Jersey City
Fri Oct 30, 9 to 11:59pm
About 11 mi away11 miThe Ashford, Jersey City, NJThe Ashford's annual horror-themed Halloween bash takes over the Newark Ave venue with DJs, costume contests and drink specials past midnight. 21 and over.From Fall events in Jersey City
Sat Oct 31, 9 to 11:59pm
About 11 mi away11 miThe Ashford, Jersey City, NJA Tim Burton themed Halloween night at The Ashford, with the Newark Ave bar in gothic decor, costume prizes and dancing past midnight. 21 and over.From Fall events in Jersey City
Sat Oct 24, all day
About 12 mi away12 miLiberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJA live shadow cast performs alongside the cult classic film at Liberty Science Center's after-hours Halloween screening, with audience participation.From Fall events in Jersey City
Sat Oct 24, 7:30pm
About 12 mi away12 miLiberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJRocky Horror Picture Show with a live shadow cast performing alongside the film at Liberty Science Center. A rowdy Halloween-weekend tradition with audience participation.From Fall events in Jersey City
Thu Oct 29, 6 to 10pm
About 12 mi away12 miLiberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJLiberty Science Center's 21 and over after-hours series goes witchy for Halloween with science demos, themed cocktails, DJs and planetarium shows.From Fall events in Jersey City
Fri Nov 6, 11am
About 12 mi away12 miClark Studio Theater, Samuel B. and David Rose Building, Lincoln Center, New York, NYChilean company Silencio Blanco brings a paper puppet to life with the audience; puppets are built live from newspaper and chopsticks. Also 2:00 PM shows daily; Nov 8 shows are relaxed performances.From Manhattan family events
Sat Oct 31, 10:30am to 4:15pm
About 13 mi away13 miChildren's Museum of Manhattan, New York, NYA Halloween day built for little kids: come in costume for a museum-wide quest with crafts, music, and playful monster-themed activities across the exhibits.From New York family events
Sat Nov 7, 10:30am to 12pm
About 13 mi away13 miChildren's Museum of Manhattan, New York, NYInteractive musical theater for ages 2-5: four-year-old Cathy Ann Guthrie's road-trip adventure with sing-alongs to classics like Riding In My Car and This Land Is Your Land. Included with museum admission.From Manhattan family events
Sat Nov 7, 2pm$51
About 13 mi away13 miDavid Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, NYThe New York Philharmonic's signature kid-focused concert, built around Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf: a story-driven first orchestral outing for young listeners. From $51.From Manhattan family events
Sat Oct 17, 11am$25
About 13 mi away13 miNew Victory Theater, New York, NYTheaterWorksUSA's 60-minute musical based on the STEM picture books: kid engineer Rosie Revere, scientist Ada Twist, and architect Iggy Peck solve big problems. Ages 4 and up. Two shows daily: 11am and 4pm.From New York family events
Sat Oct 31, 9:30pm$19.50
About 13 mi away13 mi54 Below, New York, NYBroadway and national-tour performers gather in Midtown's intimate cabaret room for a one-night Halloween concert of spooky pop-rock favorites. Doors open at 9pm.From Fall events in NYC
Sat Nov 14, 2pm$25
About 13 mi away13 miNew Victory Theater, New York, NYSTREB Extreme Action's daredevil troupe falls, flips, and flies through stunt events built on gravity and momentum. 50 minutes, no intermission. Ages 7 and up. Daytime shows: 2pm most days; 12pm and 4pm Nov 15, 22, 29.From New York family events
Sat Oct 31, 11am to 4pm$25
About 13 mi away13 miAmerican Museum of Natural History, New York, NYThe museum's annual Halloween party with trick-or-treating through the halls, live creepy-crawly animal encounters, crafts, and performances, all included with event admission.From New York family events
Sat Nov 7, 11am$77
About 13 mi away13 miRadio City Music Hall, New York, NYThe precision-dance holiday spectacle: Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Dance of the Frost Fairies, the living nativity, and Santa in a 90-minute family show. Free stroller check and sensory supports. More matinees on most dates; see listing.From Manhattan family events
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 13 mi away13 miNew York, NYThe 24th annual OHNY Weekend unlocks more than 300 sites across the five boroughs for tours, talks and exploration, including many places normally closed to the public. Most sites are free and drop-in; ticketed tours go fast. The 2026 lineup spans architecture, infrastructure, parks and cultural landmarks.From Fall events in NYC
Wed Oct 21, 7pm
About 13 mi away13 miBergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, NJChris Daughtry's post-grunge rock band plays an intimate theater night in Englewood with Ryan Perdz opening.From Fall events in North Jersey
Tue Nov 3, 8pm
About 13 mi away13 miBergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, NJGrammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell in recital with pianist Peter Dugan, opening with performances by local students and SuperChamber soloists.From Fall events in North Jersey
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 2pmFree
About 14 mi away14 miEl Museo del Barrio, New York, NYEl Museo's free family day honoring Dia de Muertos with ofrenda-making, art workshops, storytelling, and live music celebrating Mexican cultural heritage. Free with RSVP.From New York family events
Sun Oct 18, 2 to 4pmFree
About 14 mi away14 miNoble Maritime Collection, Staten Island, NYFree family friendly singalong of traditional maritime work songs in a historic sailors home, led by the Folk Music Society of New York.From Staten Island family events
Sat Oct 24, 2 to 2:40pm
About 14 mi away14 miStaten Island Children's Museum, Staten Island, NYA 40 minute interactive folk music show for very young children, following a four year old on a cross country trip with songs and play.From Staten Island family events
Sat Oct 31, 11am to 3pm
About 14 mi away14 miMuseum of the City of New York, New York, NYThe museum's Halloween open house with a gallery mystery for ages 9 and up, a scavenger hunt for 5 and up, hands-on art activities, and a costume contest with 0-5, 6-12, and 13-18 categories.From New York family events
Sat Nov 7, 12 to 4pm
About 14 mi away14 miStaten Island Children's Museum, Staten Island, NYCaregiver and child cooking session where young cooks chop cheese, spread sauce on a tortilla, add toppings and roll up their own pizza.From Staten Island family events
Sat Nov 14, 4 to 4:45pm
About 14 mi away14 miStaten Island Children's Museum, Staten Island, NYLive science demonstrations with dry ice, a solid that turns straight into gas, with color chemistry and soap experiments for curious kids.From Staten Island family events
Sun Oct 18, 10:30am$25
About 14 mi away14 mi92nd Street Y, Buttenwieser Hall, The Arnhold Center, New York, NYA 45-minute original musical where dancers bring Little Red's cake delivery to her grandmother to life. Warm, funny, and made for children of all ages.From Manhattan family events
Sun Oct 18, 2pm$30
About 14 mi away14 mi92nd Street Y, Buttenwieser Hall, The Arnhold Center, New York, NYA 75-minute no-intermission musical with Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and Jojo. Kids sing along with the Dr. Seuss characters they already love. Also a 2:00 PM show Oct 31.From Manhattan family events
Sat Oct 17, 1 to 6pm
About 14 mi away14 miThe James Ward Mansion, Westfield, NJPart of Westfield's annual AddamsFest honoring Charles Addams, this gallery exhibit showcases Americana and macabre art at the Rialto Center.From Fall events in Jersey City
Fri Nov 6, 8pm
About 14 mi away14 miMayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJGarfunkel's 2026 world tour stop, billed as a career-spanning celebration concert with his full band at Morristown's Mayo Performing Arts Center.From Fall events in North Jersey
Sun Oct 25, 11am to 1pmFree
About 15 mi away15 miCity Point, Brooklyn, NYPumpkin decorating, seasonal arts and crafts, LEGO play, and a Spiderman appearance with a costume contest and prizes, for ages 2 and up. Free; pumpkins first come first served; RSVP on Eventbrite.From Brooklyn family events
Sat Oct 31, 2pmFree
About 16 mi away16 miBAM Peter Jay Sharp Building, Brooklyn, NYBAM's annual free community Halloween celebration, indoors and out: carnival games, arts and crafts, candy giveaways, and family-friendly music for ages 2-12. Costumes encouraged.From Brooklyn family events
Sat Nov 14, 11am$14
About 16 mi away16 miBAM Rose Cinemas, Brooklyn, NYEncore screening of festival favorites about friendship and adventure for ages 6-8, including the BAMmie Animated Short winner Bobel's Kitchen and Snow Bear. $14 general, $10 children, $9 members (plus $2 handling).From Brooklyn family events
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