December 2, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Santa at Van Vleck 2023 Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair UPDATE: This Date is full - please contact michellew@montclairfoundation to be placed on the waiting list. Thank you You better be on his nice list! The real Santa is returning to Van Vleck for holiday photos and fun activities in our House & Gardens. Photos will be taken by New Moon Photography and there will […]
December 3, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Santa at Van Vleck 2023 Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair UPDATE: This Date is full - please contact michellew@montclairfoundation to be placed on the waiting list. Thank you You better be on his nice list! The real Santa is returning to Van Vleck for holiday photos and fun activities in our House & Gardens. Photos will be taken by New Moon Photography and there will […]
December 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Getting Ready for Winter Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair 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 […]
December 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails -Feathered Friends of Winter Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair PLEASE NOTE: DATE CHANGE! Feathered friends of Winter Wednesday, Dec 20th, 1:00 PM - 1:45PM Join us to learn about our Feathered Friends of Winter! Come listen to a story about winter birds, create a simple craft, and take a walk around the gardens as we try to spot our bird friends who stay in New […]
January 18 @ 8:00 am Recurring Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck – Artist Sophie Bugat Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Tiny Gallery Show in our Visitors' Center - open daily December 5th through January 19th Meet the fantastical creatures of Jewish mythology through the eye of our December Tiny Gallery artist, Sophie Bugat. Sophie's "All in the Family" collection offers an exquisite field guide to the mysterious and spectacular creatures of Jewish mythology. Discover Theli, […] Free
January 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Animal Tracks & Signs Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Saturday, January 27th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Footprints in the snow, a nest resting on a tree branch, and a feather found on a hiking trail are all signs that an animal may be nearby. Join us for our Outdoor Adventures program to learn about animal signs, what to look for and what it tells […]
February 4 @ 2:30 pm - 4:45 pm Camouflage Critters – Live Animal Program – both sessions sold out! Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Camouflage Critters - Live Animal Program - UPDATE: Please contact MichelleW@montclairfoundation.org to be added to the waitlist. February 4th,. The 2:30PM -3:30 PM and 3:45PM - 4:45PM sessions are now full. How do animals hide themselves in the wild? Why would animals need to disguise themselves? Meet and greet some fascinating creatures from Eyes of […]
February 7 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Groundhogs Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Tales on the Trails - Groundhogs Wednesday, February 7th, 1-1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds 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. All programs focus […]
February 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outdoor Adventures – Great Backyard Bird Count Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Outdoor Adventures - Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday, February 17th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global event that takes place from Friday, February 16 through Monday, February 19 (https://www.birdcount.org). Each year, volunteers tally the birds they see in backyards, parks, and natural areas. Stop by Van Vleck House […]
February 26 @ 8:00 am Recurring Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck – Yana Rodin Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair The February artist in our Visitor's Center Tiny Gallery is Yana Rodin Yana Rodin is a former Montclairian now based in Seattle. Her work investigates a personal connection to the world: how she is both a part of it and an observer at the same time. She likes to shift the interpretation of her art […]
March 3 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Maple Sugaring Program (NOW ON 3/3) Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair UPDATED: DUE TO HEAVY RAIN PREDICTED FOR SATURDAY, THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, MARCH 3RD Our annual Maple Sugaring Program is almost here! Tour Times: 10:00 - 11:00 AM 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM 12:45 - 1:45 PM 2:00 - 3:00 PM Registration required HERE. Previously registered familes were notified of the date […]
March 13 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails – Bird Nests – CLASS FULL Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Tales on the Trails - Bird Nests - THIS CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE JOIN OUR APRIL 10TH CLASS Wednesdays, 1-1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Learn about how and why birds build their nests this time of year and what materials they use. Look at real bird nests, and make a bird nest craft […]
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