Adult Activities Near Montclair this Winter

What’s happening this winter in the Montclair area? As always, there’s plenty of activities for adults to choose from, including indoor sports, music and art, fun and games, and more. Whatever you’re into - there’s something on this list of 7 awesome winter activities for you!

1. Enjoy Dinner + Drinks with a View - Warm up with an outdoor fire, great music, and awesome cocktails at Alto Rooftop at the MC Hotel, the only rooftop bar in Montclair, NJ. This hotspot boasts incredible views of the NYC skyline and a great dining menu as well. You can make a reservation online here!

2. Learn to Play Pickleball with Montclair Pickleball - If you still haven’t learned to play pickleball or you’re ready to really develop your game this winter, the #1 coaching team in New Jersey is running programs in Montclair, Wayne, and Fair Lawn! They offer classes for every level (including brand new beginners) during the mornings, evenings, and weekends! You can check out their Montclair/Wayne and Fair Lawn websites for more info, or reach out to 973-699-5831 with any questions!

3. Catch a Show at MSU - Why trek into Manhattan when you can catch a fantastic performance right here in Montclair, NJ? The Alexander Kasser Theater at the Montclair State University College of the Arts offers concerts, plays and musicals, dance, and more, right in our backyard! Visit here for schedule and tickets.

4. Age 21+ Pick Up Basketball - Slam dunk! There’s an open basketball gym every Tuesday night from 7 PM - 9 PM at the Montclair High School Freshman Building Gym, 141 Park Street in Montclair, NJ. Players can participate in games, drills, shooting, and more. For information on how to register, call 973-509-4915.

5. First Serve Tennis Indoor Clinics - Get out on the tennis court with First Serve Tennis, the leading tennis academy in the Essex County area! They are running tennis clinics all winter at the Wayne Indoor Tennis Club for kids AND adults, at all levels. Programs run weekdays and weekends! If you haven’t played yet, tennis is a game you can play throughout your life, so why not start this winter! Visit their website for more information.

6. Get Crafty at the Eclectic Chic Boutique - Learn to make everything from jewelry to soap, lip balm, and body scrubs, to candles and wreaths, ornaments and home decor, cookies and cake pops, and more! Craft classes and workshops at the Eclectic Chic Boutique are held throughout the winter months and offer something for everyone! Super fun for a night with friends or date night with your partner. Visit their website for more info.

7. Hang Out at the Coolest Local Brewery - The only brewery in Montclair, NJ, aptly named Montclair Brewery, is always a good time! Featuring a huge variety of craft beer (the menu is always changing), this local favorite also hosts fun events like live music, karaoke, game nights, trivia, and more. It’s a great place to meet up with friends or meet new ones! Check it out here!