The Montclair Foundation

10/12/2026

✨ Celebrate. Give Back. Make a Difference.

When you purchase a ticket to Deck the Halls, you're doing more than attending a festive holiday celebration. You're helping support the educational programs, cultural events, and beautiful gardens at Van Vleck House & Gardens, while also advancing The Montclair Foundation's grantmaking efforts that strengthen nonprofits and community organizations throughout Montclair.

Join friends and neighbors for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and community impact. Together, we can help ensure that both Van Vleck and the organizations serving our community continue to thrive.

🎄 Get your tickets today and be part of a tradition that gives back.
https://montclairfoundation.org/event/deck-the-halls-2026/

10/10/2026

🍂 Two Weeks Until Our Sensory Celebration! 👋🌿

Discover Van Vleck House & Gardens in a whole new way at our upcoming Sensory Celebration, just two weeks away!

Families can explore the Gardens through art, movement, storytelling, planting activities, and hands-on sensory experiences designed to spark curiosity and foster a deeper connection with nature. With self-paced, optional activity stations throughout the Gardens, everyone can participate in the way that feels right for them.

✨ Inclusive, engaging, and fun for all ages and abilities!

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Saturday, October 24
1:00 - 4:00 PM

Register today: https://montclairfoundation.org/event/sensory-celebration-2026/

10/08/2026

We were thrilled to meet and talk with the creators behind the Historic New Jersey video series at Little Falls Public Library when they filmed at Van Vleck House & Gardens in September.

Check out the episode and enjoy their other tours of interesting historic spots in our great Garden State. A special thanks to our stars, Brenda Bingham and Paul Sionas, for their wisdom and decades of ongoing support of our organization.

Sign up for one of our many nature themed classes and programs for kids and families and our wellness and horticultural classes for adults.

10/05/2026

Congratulations to Studio Playhouse big win on being named Community Theater of the Year, Outstanding Stage Management of a Play for A Night at the Theatre, and Outstanding Props for a Musical for First Date at last night’s Perry Awards! 👏

We were thrilled to work with them on Much Ado About Nothing this summer, and we’re not surprised at all by this well-deserved recognition.

We’re excited to welcome them back to Van Vleck this January for A Night at the Gardens, an immersive murder mystery. More details coming soon! 🔎✨

10/02/2026

✨ An unforgettable evening with author and human rights attorney Joshua Colangelo-Bryan and Professor John Torpey.

Guests were moved by their discussion of Through the Gates of Hell, a powerful story of justice, resilience, and an unlikely friendship forged under extraordinary circumstances.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. The Cultural Arts Series continues this fall with more remarkable perfomances in the weeks to come.

Learn more: https://montclairfoundation.org/cultural-arts-series/

09/30/2026

Three Weeks Until Our Sensory Celebration! 👋🌿

Join us to discover Van Vleck House & Gardens in a whole new way at our upcoming Sensory Celebration!

Families can explore the Gardens through art, movement, storytelling, planting activities, and hands-on sensory experiences designed to spark curiosity and foster a deeper connection with nature. With self-paced, optional activity stations throughout the Gardens, everyone can participate in the way that feels right for them.

✨ Inclusive, engaging, and fun for all ages and abilities!

📅
Saturday, October 24
1:00 - 4:00 PM
at Van Vleck House & Gardens

Register today: https://montclairfoundation.org/event/sensory-celebration-2026/

09/30/2026

Join us tonight for an engaging evening with author and human rights attorney Joshua Colangelo-Bryan.📚

Joined by John Torpey, Colangelo-Bryan will discuss Through the Gates of Hell, his acclaimed memoir of justice, resilience, and an unexpected friendship forged under extraordinary circumstances.

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Through the Gates of Hell
Tonight, September 30
7:00 PM

Admission includes a signed copy of the award-winning book.

And if you can't make it tonight, there are plenty more opportunities to join us this season. Our Cultural Arts Series continues with the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players in October and The Precipice in December, an original musical by Montclair's own Miranda Ferriss Jones featuring Tony Award-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti and an exceptional cast.

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View the full lineup and reserve tickets:
https://montclairfoundation.org/cultural-arts-series/

09/29/2026

Create. Explore. Connect with nature. 🎨

Join us for Art & Nature at Van Vleck, a hands-on outdoor art experience where you'll paint, sketch, collage, and create using inspiration from the gardens all around you.

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Art in Nature Day
Saturday, November 7
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
https://montclairfoundation.org/event/art-in-nature-2026/

Perfect for families, aspiring artists, and nature lovers of all ages. 🌿

Register today!

09/29/2026

Tomorrow we'll be aerating the lawns at Van Vleck House & Gardens to keep them healthy and thriving. You may notice equipment on site and temporary activity in lawn areas.

Thanks for your patience as we care for the gardens! 🌿

09/28/2026

UPDATE: SOLD OUT!

We're thrilled to welcome the New Jersey Symphony back to Van Vleck House & Gardens!🎻

A highlight of our Cultural Arts Series, this special evening brings the acclaimed New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players to our intimate performance space for a program featuring works by Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Amy Beach.

Experience the beauty of chamber music performed up close by world-class musicians in a setting that makes every note feel personal.

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New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players: String Quartet
Saturday, October 17
7:00 - 9:00 PM

View the full Cultural Arts Series lineup and reserve tickets:
https://montclairfoundation.org/cultural-arts-series/