August 1, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pollinator Day – Cancelled Join us for an educational and engaging evening in the garden learning about the importance of pollinators in our world. Activities include a live observation hive and Q & A with Eric Hanan of Bee Haven Bees, crafts, a scavenger hunt, caterpillar/butterfly display, a hummingbird information station and more. Program will be held outdoors, and […] $25 – $35
August 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Gardens will be closing at 5PM on August 3rd for a nonprofit event Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair The gates will reopen at dawn on Friday.
August 4, 2023 - August 6, 2023 Parking lot at 60 North Mountain Ave closed for paving 8/4-8/6 Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair The lot will be closed from Friday morning through Sunday morning. Visitors may park on the street or in the spots marked "visitor" in our Van Vleck Street parking lot.
Featured Featured August 15, 2023 @ 8:00 am - September 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm Montclair Foundation Fall Grant Cycle 8/1 – 9/7 The Montclair Foundation grant portal is open from August 1st – September 7th (closing at 5:00 pm). Decisions will be announced in mid-November. Please see our Grants page for information. For inquiries, please call the Development office at 973-744-4752 x6.
September 23, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm OutpostFest LOCATION CHANGE! Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Due to the forecast for inclement weather, Saturday's OutpostFest has been moved indoors to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 67 Church Street in Montclair. All ticket holders will receive an email with further details. Tickets will be available at the door. --- Join us on Saturday, September 23rd for the first ever OutpostFest at Van Vleck […]
September 28, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Fairy Trail Fun Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair 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 […]
October 15, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Second Sunday Concert Series – Jane Stuart Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Jane Stuart, jazz singer, will return to Van Vleck House for our Second Sunday Series on October 15th at 2PM. Seats will be available to registered guests. There is no waitlist. Register for seats HERE. If you are interested in becoming a concert series sponsor, please contact Info@vanvleck.org.
October 16, 2023 Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck Visitors Center Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair 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 […]
October 19, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Nocturnal Critters 2023 Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair 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 […]
October 27, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm 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 […]
October 30, 2023 - October 31, 2023 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 […]
November 5, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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, […]
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