Our gardens are the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Learn about our dual mission of community grant-giving and the preservation of the historic Van Vleck House & Gardens.
The Montclair Foundation
Nurturing local nonprofits and preserving Van Vleck House & Gardens
Sign up for one of our many nature themed classes and programs for kids and families and our wellness and horticultural classes for adults.
Join us for our many programs and events throughout the year.
The Montclair Foundation / Van Vleck House & Gardens
Photography in the Gardens
October 13, 2026
Join us for Tea
Little Falls Library in the Gardens
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for photos with the real Santa at Van Vleck! Members will receive an email with the registration link next week and registration opens at 9AM on Monday, November 2nd. The link for the general public will be posted here at 9AM on Thursday, November 5th.
Our Fall classes are open now for registration. See all our Fall events and classes in our Fall 2026 Programming brochure.
Interested in volunteering at our Fall fundraisers?
Please see the sign up links here.
Art in Nature Day is coming! Join us on November 7th for a variety of outdoor art projects.
The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens has many events throughout the year. See what's upcoming and sign up today.
10/24 at 1:00pm
11/12 at 5:30pm
11/13 at 10:00am
11/14 at 10:00am
11/15 at 10:00am
11/21 at 6:30pm
12/01 at 7:00pm
12/02 at 7:00pm
12/04 at 1:30pm
12/05 at 9:00am
12/06 at 9:00am
12/10 at 11:30am
12/11 at 11:30am
12/12 at 11:30am
12/13 at 2:00pm
01/10 at 2:00pm
02/14 at 2:00pm
03/14 at 2:00pm
04/11 at 2:00pm
05/09 at 2:00pm
06/13 at 2:00pm
The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens offers many classes throughout the year. See what's upcoming and sign up today.
10/21 at 7:00pm
10/22 at 1:30pm
10/26 at 9:30am
10/26 at 11:30am
10/27 at 9:30am
10/28 at 7:00pm
11/02 at 9:30am
11/03 at 9:30am
11/04 at 6:00pm
11/04 at 7:00pm
11/07 at 10:00am
11/07 at 1:00pm
11/09 at 9:30am
11/10 at 9:30am
11/11 at 7:00pm
11/12 at 4:00pm
11/16 at 9:30am
11/17 at 9:30am
11/18 at 1:00pm
11/18 at 7:00pm
11/19 at 4:00pm
11/23 at 9:30am
11/24 at 9:30am
11/30 at 9:30am
12/07 at 9:30am
12/08 at 10:00am
12/09 at 10:00am
12/09 at 7:00pm
12/12 at 10:00am
12/14 at 9:30am
12/16 at 1:00pm
12/16 at 6:00pm
12/16 at 7:00pm
12/19 at 10:30am
— A TRUSTED FORCE FOR GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY
Our admission-free Gardens are open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Use our gardens map, check our plant list, or take a virtual tour.
Perks include priority registration, discount pricing, free/reduced admission to events, and more.
Support the arts, family services and underserved communities in Montclair.
The Montclair Foundation provides grants bi-annually to a broad range of 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations working to improve our community.
Beauty and tranquility abound amid 5.8 acres of landscaped gardens. The main house provides a perfect setting for your important fundraiser, meetings or off-site gatherings.
Donations are appreciated
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