Your ultimate guide to everything happening in Downtown Denville from May 5th-11th!
Downtown Denville is celebrating National Small Business Week and Mother’s Day this week with a packed schedule of creative, community-centered events. Kids can make fairy flower crowns, runners can join group meetups, and moms can enjoy early Mother’s Day treats like live music, spa treatments, local shopping AND enter two amazing giveaways. Plus, a Hollywood film shoot downtown shows off our town’s charm—even if it just means a closed lot for the day.
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MORE HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN DOWNTOWN DENVILLE
Monday, May 5th
Happy cinco de Mayo! Don’t forgot your favorite Downtown tacos!
Movie Filming – Parking Alert
Monday, all day | Lower Bloomfield Lot, Downtown Denville

The Lower Bloomfield Lot will be closed all day due to the filming of a Julianne Moore movie. While the set won’t be open to the public, it’s an exciting moment for Denville’s downtown charm. Just be sure to plan ahead and find alternate parking while the crew is in town.
Wednesday, May 7th
🔁 Weekly on Wednesdays: Trivia at Thatchers
Silent Book Club at Diamond Spring Brewing
Wednesday, 7 PM – 8 PM | 50 Broadway, Downtown Denville

Diamond Spring Brewing and the Denville Library are hosting a Silent Book Club at 7 PM. Bring any book, order a drink, and enjoy quiet reading in a laid-back setting. No pressure to read a certain book by a certain time and discuss it—just good vibes and pages turning. Registration is required through the Denville Library’s website, so sign up in advance!
Thursday, May 8th
🔁 Weekly on Thursdays: Taproom Trivia at Diamond Spring
Sneaker Factory Community Run
Thursday, 6:30 PM | 55 Broadway, Downtown Denville

Lace up and join the local running crew for a guided group run starting at 6:30 PM at Sneaker Factory. All paces are welcome! The run finishes at Diamond Spring Brewing where your first round is on the house. It’s a great way to move, connect, and support National Small Businesses Week.
Friday, May 9th
Middlemist Lane Salon Spring Pop-Up Event
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM | 21 Bloomfield Avenue, Downtown Denville

From 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, head to Middlemist Lane Salon for a Spring Pop-Up full of pampering and shopping. Enjoy 15% off appointments, free Oribe treatments, a jewelry bar, locally roasted coffee drinks, and artwork by Art Alzano. It’s a fun midday celebration in honor of National Small Business Week.
Saturday, May 10th
Rockaway River Annual Cleanup
Saturday, 9AM – 3 PM | 25 Pocono Road, Lower Parking Lot by ER

Pitch in to help the environment and your community during the annual Rockaway River Cleanup, sponsored by St. Clare’s Hospital and the Township of Denville. It’s a hands-on opportunity to protect local wildlife, beautify the area, and connect with neighbors who care. Every volunteer makes a difference—spread the word and lend a hand!
Fairy Crown Making at Enchanted Storybooks & Portraits
Saturday, 10 AM – 11 AM | 25 Broadway, Downtown Denville

Join Enchanted Storybooks and Portraits for a magical Fairy Experience in honor of the Denville Fairy Walk!
Fairy Flower Crown Craft 10am-11am – $25
Optional Fairy Portrait Add-On 12p-3pm – $75
Bundle it all together: The full experience—crafting and the photo session—is just $100 per child. And here’s the best part: the $100 fee is fully applicable as a print credit towards the creation of fairy art prints! This means you can use the cost of the event to order a beautifully printed fairy portrait to remember the day.
Mother’s Day Garden Party at Diamond Spring Brewing Co.
Saturday, 12 PM-10 PM | 50 Broadway, Downtown Denville

We’re celebrating Mother’s Day a day early—join us Saturday, May 10th for a full day of fun, flavor, and pampering in the beer garden at Diamond Spring Brewing Co.
🧀 Charcuterie Cart by Amazing Graze | 12–3 PM
🛍️ Mother’s Day Mini-Market | 12–3 PM
💆 Urban Muse Spa Tent | 1–3 PM
🎶 Live Music from Sock Monster | 5–8 PM
This is the perfect day to sip, shop, snack, and celebrate all things mom. No reservations needed—just swing by and enjoy the day with us!
Sunday, May 11th
Happy Mother’s Day! Win one of these Giveaways:
INMIKO Pamper Day Giveaway
Contest Ends May 10 | 27 Broadway, Downtown Denville

One lucky winner will get the full VIP experience in Downtown Denville!
🎁 The prize package includes:
💉 Beauty + Botox + Blowouts
👁️🗨️ Lashes + Brows + Makeup
💪 Pure Barre Membership
☕ Coffee, Breakfast or Lunch
🍻 Beers, Brews & Cheers
🛍️ Shopping & Gifted Goodies
📸 Mom & Me Photoshoot
Urban Muse Spa Raffle
Enter by May 11 | 82 Broadway, Downtown Denville

Enter to win a luxurious spa package from The Urban Muse and a delicious meal from The Barn Cafe! Prize includes a facial, massage, and $25 Barn Cafe gift card. Follow the entry rules @theurbanmuse on Instagram:
More Downtown Denville Events
To see future Downtown Denville events head to https://downtowndenville.com/upcoming-events/.