New Jersey VegFest takes over Lackawanna Station for two days of plant-based food, cruelty-free shopping and vegan cocktails, and kids 13 and under get in free. On Saturday there’s also a sleep talk for parents in Upper Montclair, leaf crafts at Van Vleck, a scavenger hunt that starts at Paper Plane Coffee and a parody musical that turns “Jaws” into a love story to open the Montclair Comedy Festival. Here are the things to do in Montclair this weekend, November 13 through 15.
Coffee Talk with Diane Rosenkrans at bloom
Saturday, November 14, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | bloom Childcare + Coworking, 52 Upper Montclair Plaza
Bloom asked parents to vote on this month’s topic, and moving a child from a crib to a big kid bed won. Diane Rosenkrans, a bloom parent who owns Steady Steps Coaching, will cover when to make the switch, how to do it and what to do when a child keeps getting out of bed at night. She’ll also share general sleep tips for families who aren’t ready for the move yet, and a Q&A follows. Light refreshments are served. Get tickets on Eventbrite.
Outdoor Adventures: Fall Leaf Fun at Van Vleck
Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. to noon | Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St.
The Montclair Foundation’s Outdoor Adventures series takes families outside for scavenger hunts, crafts and outdoor investigations. This session is about fall leaves. Register through the Montclair Foundation.
Montclair Mashup Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, November 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Starts at Paper Plane Coffee Co., 61 N. Fullerton Ave.
Kat Nelson of Alley Kat Adventures gives players a digital quest at Paper Plane Coffee Co. and sends them on foot or by car to checkpoints around town for indoor and outdoor challenges. Players text photos and videos to a live host who follows along remotely, and some tasks can only be solved by talking to locals. The hunt is family and dog friendly, and each player needs a ticket. Get tickets on Eventbrite.
New Jersey VegFest at Lackawanna Station
Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, noon to 5 p.m.; VIP hour at 11 a.m. | Lackawanna Station, 1 Lackawanna Plaza | Free for ages 13 and under
New Jersey VegFest is celebrating its 10th anniversary with its annual ThanksVegan weekend. Local chefs, restaurants, food trucks and product developers will be at Lackawanna Station, along with vegan lifestyle gear, cruelty-free fashion, live music and an outdoor bar serving vegan cocktails and mocktails. The festival came to Montclair last year too,with jackfruit tacos and vegan desserts on the menu. You can buy a one-day or weekend pass. The VIP weekend pass adds an 11 a.m. hour each day with early vendor access, giveaways and free items. Tickets are nonrefundable. Get tickets on Eventbrite.
JAWS: The (Very Unauthorized) Musical
Saturday, November 14, 8 p.m.; doors at 7:30 p.m. | DiRasa House of Diversified Arts, 4 Lackawanna Plaza | 21 and older
The Montclair Comedy Festival opens with a stage parody that turns the 1975 shark thriller into an “over-the-top love story.” Wayne Henry is listed in the lineup. The show runs about 90 minutes, parking is paid and tickets are nonrefundable. Get tickets on Eventbrite.
For the full list of upcoming events in Montclair, visit montclairpod.com/events.
Image credit: New Jersey Veg Fest
