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
August 18, 2026
Join us for Tea
Eric En Plein Air on PBS
Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck
Our October tea dates are SOLD OUT! Reserve your seats for our December tea dates HERE.
Check out what’s going on in the closing weeks of summer at Van Vleck by clicking below to see the full brochure.
Join us Labor Day weekend for “Inside the Faerie Realm”, an enchanting ballet performance by Mosaic Dance Theater Company, featuring fairy-themed dance, storytelling, and the natural beauty of the gardens.
The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens has many events throughout the year. See what's upcoming and sign up today.
09/05 at 10:00am
10/01 at 11:30am
10/02 at 11:30am
10/03 at 11:30am
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
12/04 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
The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens offers many classes throughout the year. See what's upcoming and sign up today.
09/08 at 9:30am
09/08 at 1:00pm
09/08 at 6:00pm
09/09 at 7:00pm
09/11 at 9:00am
09/12 at 10:30am
09/14 at 9:30am
09/14 at 11:30am
09/15 at 9:30am
09/15 at 1:00pm
09/15 at 6:00pm
09/16 at 1:00pm
09/16 at 7:00pm
09/17 at 1:30pm
09/17 at 4:00pm
09/19 at 10:00am
09/19 at 1:30pm
09/21 at 9:30am
09/21 at 11:30am
09/22 at 9:30am
09/22 at 1:00pm
09/22 at 6:00pm
09/23 at 10:00am
09/23 at 6:00pm
09/23 at 7:00pm
09/24 at 1:30pm
09/28 at 9:30am
09/28 at 11:30am
09/29 at 9:30am
09/29 at 1:00pm
09/29 at 5:30pm
09/30 at 7:00pm
10/01 at 1:30pm
10/01 at 4:30pm
10/05 at 9:30am
10/05 at 11:30am
10/06 at 9:30am
10/06 at 5:30pm
10/07 at 7:00pm
10/08 at 1:30pm
10/08 at 4:00pm
10/10 at 9:00am
10/10 at 10:30am
10/13 at 9:30am
10/13 at 5:30pm
10/14 at 1:00pm
10/14 at 6:00pm
10/14 at 7:00pm
10/15 at 1:30pm
10/17 at 9:30am
10/17 at 10:00am
10/19 at 9:30am
10/19 at 11:30am
10/20 at 9:30am
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
12/02 at 7:00pm
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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