3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Fairy Trail Fun September 28, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Fairy Trail Fun Join us on the Fairy Trail for our fall building day! Each family will receive materials to create a fairy house on our trail as we prepare our trail for the season of fall. A fairy themed craft and scavenger hunt will also be included. Program will be held outdoors, and is fair weather only […]
2023-10-16 Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck Visitors Center Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck Visitors Center October 16, 2023 Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck Visitors Center We're thrilled to announce the popular Tiny Gallery Montclair is expanding with a second location to our Visitor Center! Join us, starting October 16th, as we celebrate the beauty of the little things in life through the creativity of local and guest artists. Each month, we will be introducing you to amazing individuals who find […]
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Pumpkin Pals October 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Pumpkin Pals Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 1:45PM Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a story, then continues with a walk and concludes with a simple craft or activity. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Programs will be held outdoors, weather […]
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Nocturnal Critters 2023 October 19, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Nocturnal Critters 2023 Spend an early evening in Van Vleck Gardens meeting nocturnal animals from Eyes of the Wild, an exotic animal rescue. Learn about these fascinating creatures who are awake while we are asleep. This presentation is for families with children 5 and up, but all are welcome. Program will be held outdoors (moving inside the Education […]
8:00 am - 6:00 pm Scarecrows in the Gardens 2023 October 27, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Scarecrows in the Gardens 2023 Our annual free community exhibition and contest is back! Create a pumpkin with your family, club, group, business or organization. The scarecrows will be exhibited in Van Vleck Gardens and are free to visit daily. New this year, "Pumpkin Friends" will be welcome to enjoy the Gardens with the scarecrow entries. Vote for your favorite […]
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Beneficial Bats October 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Beneficial Bats Outdoor Adventures Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm October 28th - Beneficial Bats November 11th - Falling Leaves December 9th - Getting Ready for Winter Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on […]
2023-10-30 Scarecrows in the Gardens 2023 Scarecrows in the Gardens 2023 October 30, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Scarecrows in the Gardens 2023 Announcing our 2023 winners! Families: Henry the Hiker and Friends- Jack's Walkabout Club Local Business: Good Night Moon - Rabbit Rabbit Interiors Nonprofit: The Gilded Gardener - Garden Club of Montclair Scout Troops: Microplastic Monster - Montclair Bradford Brownie Troop 20004 PTA/Classes/Schools: Parisien Scarecrow - Alliance Française Our annual free community exhibition and contest is […]
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tiny Gallery Artist Reception at Van Vleck Visitors Center November 5, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tiny Gallery Artist Reception at Van Vleck Visitors Center Please join us for the Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck artist reception in the Visitor Center with current exhibiting artist, Tracey Diamond - Sunday, November 5th from 12pm - 2pm We're thrilled to announce the popular Tiny Gallery Montclair is expanding with a second location to our Visitor Center! Join us, starting October 19th, […]