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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
Join us on Saturday, September 23rd for the first ever OutpostFest at Van Vleck House and Gardens! Six acts, two stages — a one-day family-friendly event outdoors at the beautiful Van Vleck House and Gardens with quality music you expect from Outpost in the Burbs Featuring Nicole Atkins, Joe Pug, Freedy Johnston, Hodera, Debra Devi,…
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…
UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER CLASSES Please note the new time (10 – 11 am) of our Summer Tales on the Trails class. 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…
Please note that the new day for Summer Outdoor Adventures is Wednesday. 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 a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your family…
Celebrate Father’s Day amongst beautiful classic and contemporary Jaguars gracing the lawns at historic Van Vleck Gardens. Our popular annual event with the Jaguar Touring Club of New Jersey is the only New Jersey Car Show to feature 8 decades of Jaguars. Admission at the door is $10 cash or Venmo @VanVleck21. Kids under 10…
Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this spring!. Each class will focus on a different storybook and will include planting, harvesting, journaling and learning all about the natural world! Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children in grades K – 2. Sign up for one or more of these fun classes: March…
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 permitting. Ages 3 – 5.…
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 a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your family through this interactive learning experience. Registration is required and includes everything you…
Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found in the garden. Space is limited. Appropriate for children ages 4 and up but all are…
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 a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your family through this interactive learning experience. Registration is required and includes everything you…
