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Scarecrows in the Gardens 2023

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

Outdoor Adventures – Beneficial Bats

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 […]

Scarecrows in the Gardens 2023

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

Tiny Gallery Artist Reception at Van Vleck Visitors Center

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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, […]

Outdoor Adventures – Falling Leaves

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 […]

Tales on the Trails – Chipmunks and Squirrels

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 […]

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Santa at Van Vleck 2023

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

UPDATE: The event is sold out. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact MichelleW@montclairfoundation.org. 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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, […]

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