May 2015
TREES OF ANDERSON PARK: LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
This tour of Anderson Park focuses on the renewal of the park’s tree canopy. Led by landscape historian Judith Earley and sponsored by Friends of Anderson Park. Meet at the boulder at the park’s northeast entrance, 274 Bellevue Avenue, east of North Mountain Avenue. Light rain does not cancel, but heavy rain reschedules to Sunday, May 10, same time.
Find out more »May 2016
HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF ANDERSON PARK
Before Anderson Park was created, three houses and a fire station sat on the property. Find out where they went and other surprising stories about how this Olmsted-designed Essex County park came to exist over a century ago, how it shaped Upper Montclair, and how it led to the formation of other Montclair parks. Also hear about efforts to rejuvenate the landscape of this park, on the National Register of Historic Places. Free. Meet at the boulder at the park's…
Find out more »June 2016
Music Under a June Moon Concert in Anderson Park
Bring a picnic, blanket and bottle of wine and listen to the Chamber Music Society of North Jersey play works by Beethoven, Mozart and Shostakovich under the giant Olmsted Oak. Free. Sponsored by Friends of Anderson Park and the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Rain cancels.
Find out more »November 2016
TULIP PLANTING DAY IN ANDERSON PARK
Head outdoors on a crisp fall day and “plant it forward” by helping Friends of Anderson Park plant 500 tulip bulbs, courtesy of May in Montclair. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 1-3 p.m. Bring a shovel, trowel and tulip digger if you have them. (Shovels are particularly useful.) We have lots of gloves and we will provide some tools. Meet at the north end of Anderson Park, near Bellevue Avenue. Raindate: Sunday, Nov. 6, 1-3 p.m. To sign up…
Find out more »May 2017
Anderson Park Historic Walking Tour
Before Anderson Park existed, three houses and a fire station sat on the property. Find out where they went and other surprising stories about how this Olmsted-designed Essex County park came to be created over a century ago, how it shaped Upper Montclair, and how it led to the formation of other Montclair parks. Also hear about efforts to rejuvenate the landscape of this park, on the National Register of Historic Places. Free. Meet at the boulder at the park's…
Find out more »June 2017
Music Under the June Moon
Saturday, June 10. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the Chamber Music Society of North Jersey playing classic quartets by Haydn and Dvorak under the historic Olmsted Oak in Anderson Park. 8 p.m. FREE. Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Avenue, east of North Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair. Sponsored by Friends of Anderson Park and the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. (Raindate, June 11, same time.) (Check the Friends of Anderson Park Facebook page for weather…
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Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park
Come visit the booths of fine artists and fine crafters as they grace Essex County’s Anderson Park in Upper Montclair on September 16-17 with their exquisite creations from 10 am to 5 pm, free, rain or shine. Fine Art and Crafts at Essex County’s Anderson Park will, for the 34th time, transform the park into 150 mini galleries and boutiques featuring etchings, oils, watercolor, photography, wearable fiber, jewelry, glass, leather, wood, clay and much more. For more information and a…
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Enter the creative world of fine art and fine craft by spending time at the 34th Annual Fine Art and Crafts at Essex County’s Anderson Park, September 16-17, from 10 am - 5 pm, rain or shine. Ask questions and learn what inspires the creative process of over 140 exhibitors. Co-sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Rose Squared Productions, Inc., the free-to-the-public show will feature fine artists, photographers and artisans in glass, clay,…
Find out more »May 2018
Historic Walking Tour of Olmsted’s Anderson Park
Before Anderson Park existed, three houses and a fire station sat on the property. Find out where they went and other surprising stories about how this Olmsted-designed Essex County park came to be created over a century ago, how it shaped Upper Montclair, and how it led to the formation of other Montclair parks. Also hear about efforts to rejuvenate the landscape of this park, on the National Register of Historic Places. Free. Meet at the boulder at the park's…
Find out more »June 2018
Music Under the June Moon Outdoor Concert
Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the Chamber Music Society of North Jersey playing under the historic Olmsted Oak in Anderson Park. 8 p.m. FREE. Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Avenue, east of North Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair. Sponsored by Friends of Anderson Park and the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the Silver Family Foundation. (Raindate, June 10, same time.) (Check the Friends of Anderson Park Facebook page for weather updates.) www.FriendsOfAndersonPark.com, (973) 477-7207.
Find out more »MUSIC UNDER THE JUNE MOON: Free Outdoor Concert in Anderson Park
FREE outdoor concert in Anderson Park on Saturday, JUNE 9: MUSIC UNDER THE JUNE MOON Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the Chamber Music Society of North Jersey playing under the historic Olmsted Oak in Anderson Park. 8 p.m. Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair. Sponsored by Friends of Anderson Park and the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Additional support from the Bravitas Group/Silver Family Foundation and Investors Bank. (Raindate, June 10, same time.)…
Find out more »September 2018
Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park
Enter the creative world of fine art and fine craft by spending time at the 35th Annual Fine Art and Crafts at Essex County Anderson Park, September 15-16, from 10 am - 5 pm, rain or shine. Ask questions and learn what inspires the creative process of over 150 exhibitors. Many new as well as veteran exhibitors will delight your senses. Be sure to visit the booth of fiber artist Jocelyn Galye Krodman, of PetitFelts, who crafts each of her…
Find out more »Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park
See the new at the 35th annual Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park Enter the creative world of fine art and fine craft by spending time at the 35th Annual Fine Art and Crafts at Essex County Anderson Park, September 15-16, from 10 am - 5 pm, rain or shine. Ask questions and learn what inspires the creative process of over 140 exhibitors. Many new as well as veteran exhibitors will delight your senses. Be sure to visit the…
Find out more »May 2019
Historic Walking Tour of Olmsted’s Anderson Park
Before Essex County's Anderson Park existed, three houses and a fire station sat on the property. Find out where they went and other surprising stories about how this Olmsted-designed park came to be created over a century ago, how it shaped Upper Montclair, and how it led to the formation of other Montclair parks. Also hear about efforts to rejuvenate the landscape of this park, on the National Register of Historic Places. Meet at the boulder at the park's northeast…
Find out more »June 2019
Music Under the June Moon Outdoor Concert
Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the Chamber Music Society of North Jersey string quartet playing under the historic Olmsted Oak in Anderson Park. Works include Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” and Haydn’s Quartet Op. 33, No. 3. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Avenue, east of North Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair. Sponsored by Friends of Anderson Park, Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, and the Silver Family Foundation. (Raindate: June 9, same time.)…
Find out more »September 2019
Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park
Come see, feel, and talk about the creations of artists and artisans at the thirty-sixth annual Fine Art and Fine Craft Show at Essex County Anderson Park in Upper Montclair on September 21-22 from 10-5 each day. The show features 130 juried exhibitors with fine art, fine photography, wood, clay, fiber, sculpture, jewelry, leather and more, to delight the senses of attendees and collectors. Sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks and Rose Squared Productions, Inc., the show is…
Find out more »October 2019
Montclair Design Week: Along Toney’s Brook: 2 Mini-Expeditions
(ages 12+, accompanied by an adult) PART 1: 12:00 PM (Anderson Park) PART 2: 2:00 PM (Rand Park) Follow fabled Toney's Brook with members of SPURSE, the ecological design collective. This is a remarkable chance to understand Montclair from the inside as we walk the brook from end to end. Join us for one or both parts of this unique adventure. You will get wet and do some spelunking. Must wear appropriate dress and footwear. Host: Iain Kerr (SPURSE Research…
Find out more »May 2020
Olmsted Historic Walking Tour of Anderson Park
Before Anderson Park existed, three houses and a fire station sat on the property. Find out where they went and other surprising stories about how this Olmsted-designed Essex County park came to be created over a century ago, how it shaped Upper Montclair, and how it led to the formation of other Montclair parks. Also hear about efforts to rejuvenate the landscape of this park, on the National Register of Historic Places. FREE. Meet at the boulder at the park's…
Find out more »September 2020
Gift to the Community – Kids Yoga Class
This outdoor class for children ages 6-12 meets at various Montclair parks combining mindfulness and movement while giving children tools to find their center and navigate this unprecedented school year. Activities include building mindfulness skills through pranayama (breathing exercises), yoga pose freeze dance, gratitude sharing with singing bowls, anatomy identification, singing and chanting, and internal weather pattern discussion with moments of silence. Anderson Park - 9/23 - 3:30-4:30PM Edgemont Park - 9/30 - 3:30-4:30PM Glenfield - 10/7 - 3:30-4:30PM Nishuane…
Find out more »Gift to the Community – Kids Yoga Class
This outdoor class for children ages 6-12 meets at various Montclair parks combining mindfulness and movement while giving children tools to find their center and navigate this unprecedented school year. Activities include building mindfulness skills through pranayama (breathing exercises), yoga pose freeze dance, gratitude sharing with singing bowls, anatomy identification, singing and chanting, and internal weather pattern discussion with moments of silence. Anderson Park - 9/23 - 3:30-4:30PM Edgemont Park - 9/30 - 3:30-4:30PM Glenfield - 10/7 - 3:30-4:30PM Nishuane…
Find out more »Gift to the Community – Kids Yoga Class
This outdoor class for children ages 6-12 meets at various Montclair parks combining mindfulness and movement while giving children tools to find their center and navigate this unprecedented school year. Activities include building mindfulness skills through pranayama (breathing exercises), yoga pose freeze dance, gratitude sharing with singing bowls, anatomy identification, singing and chanting, and internal weather pattern discussion with moments of silence. Anderson Park - 9/23 - 3:30-4:30PM Edgemont Park - 9/30 - 3:30-4:30PM Glenfield - 10/7 - 3:30-4:30PM Nishuane…
Find out more »October 2020
Gift to the Community – Kids Yoga Class
This outdoor class for children ages 6-12 meets at various Montclair parks combining mindfulness and movement while giving children tools to find their center and navigate this unprecedented school year. Activities include building mindfulness skills through pranayama (breathing exercises), yoga pose freeze dance, gratitude sharing with singing bowls, anatomy identification, singing and chanting, and internal weather pattern discussion with moments of silence. Anderson Park - 9/23 - 3:30-4:30PM Edgemont Park - 9/30 - 3:30-4:30PM Glenfield - 10/7 - 3:30-4:30PM Nishuane…
Find out more »Gift to the Community – Kids Yoga Class
This outdoor class for children ages 6-12 meets at various Montclair parks combining mindfulness and movement while giving children tools to find their center and navigate this unprecedented school year. Activities include building mindfulness skills through pranayama (breathing exercises), yoga pose freeze dance, gratitude sharing with singing bowls, anatomy identification, singing and chanting, and internal weather pattern discussion with moments of silence. Anderson Park - 9/23 - 3:30-4:30PM Edgemont Park - 9/30 - 3:30-4:30PM Glenfield - 10/7 - 3:30-4:30PM Nishuane…
Find out more »Gift to the Community – Kids Yoga Class
This outdoor class for children ages 6-12 meets at various Montclair parks combining mindfulness and movement while giving children tools to find their center and navigate this unprecedented school year. Activities include building mindfulness skills through pranayama (breathing exercises), yoga pose freeze dance, gratitude sharing with singing bowls, anatomy identification, singing and chanting, and internal weather pattern discussion with moments of silence. Anderson Park - 9/23 - 3:30-4:30PM Edgemont Park - 9/30 - 3:30-4:30PM Glenfield - 10/7 - 3:30-4:30PM Nishuane…
Find out more »Gift to the Community – Kids Yoga Class
This outdoor class for children ages 6-12 meets at various Montclair parks combining mindfulness and movement while giving children tools to find their center and navigate this unprecedented school year. Activities include building mindfulness skills through pranayama (breathing exercises), yoga pose freeze dance, gratitude sharing with singing bowls, anatomy identification, singing and chanting, and internal weather pattern discussion with moments of silence. Anderson Park - 9/23 - 3:30-4:30PM Edgemont Park - 9/30 - 3:30-4:30PM Glenfield - 10/7 - 3:30-4:30PM Nishuane…
Find out more »August 2021
MUSIC UNDER THE OLMSTED OAK
Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy a free concert by the Chamber Music Society of North Jersey under the historic Olmsted Oak in Anderson Park. Program features Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Quintet in F Sharp Minor for Clarinet and Strings. Families welcome. Saturday, August 28 (rain date: Aug. 29, same time). 7 p.m. Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair. Sponsored by Friends of Anderson Park; made possible by funds from the Essex County Division of Cultural…
Find out more »September 2021
37th Rose Squared Art Show Anderson Park
Rose Squared Art Shows transforms the beautiful Essex County Anderson Park into an outdoor art gallery September 18-19, 2021. This free to the public show features over 120 artists showcasing original works of art in ceramics, glass, wood, painting, sculpture, metal and art jewelry and clothing. A variety of food and specialty foods will be offered. Free parking. Join us rain or shine from 10am to 5pm. Visit www.rosesquared.com for more information.
Find out more »October 2021
Olmsted Historic Walking Tour of Anderson Park
Before Anderson Park existed, three houses and a fire station sat on the property. Find out where they went and other surprising stories about how this Olmsted-designed Essex County park came to be created over a century ago, how it shaped Upper Montclair, and how it led to the formation of other Montclair parks. Also hear about efforts to rejuvenate the landscape of this park, on the National Register of Historic Places. Free. Meet at the boulder at the park’s…
Find out more »May 2022
Olmsted’s 200th Birthday Party in Anderson Park
In celebration of the bicentennial of the pioneering landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted, Friends of Anderson Park is having a party on Saturday, May 14, from 1-4 p.m. (rain date is May 15, same time). The celebration will include live music, a vintage bicycle display, children’s activities, a puppet show, and a half-hour theatrical living-history portrayal of Olmsted by the actor Joseph Smith. Anderson Park is an Olmsted-designed landscape on the National Register of Historic Places. FREE. The park is…
Find out more »June 2022
‘Music Under the June Moon’ Concert in Anderson Park
Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the Chamber Music Society of North Jersey under the historic Olmsted Oak, featuring Mendelssohn’s String Quintet No. 2. FREE. At 7:30 p.m. Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Avenue, east of North Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair. Sponsored by Friends of Anderson Park; made possible by funds from the Essex County Division of Cultural Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts; and the Bravitas Group/Silver Family Foundation. Handicap accessible; for…
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