Our Upcoming Events calendar has plenty to keep you entertained this week. Check it often for all local happenings. Here are this week’s highlights:
 
 
Get in Touch With Nature
Feb. 25
Head over to Van Vleck House & Gardens today with your preschooler and learn about Sugar Maple Trees. Take a walk, hear a story and do an activity.
 
  
Let the Little Gym Babysit
Drop off your kids (ages 3 1/2 and up) at the Little Gym from 6:00 p.m. –  8:30 p.m. and enjoy a kids-free night out.
 
 
Cut loose, footloose
Head over to Montclair Kimberley’s Upper School to see their production of Footloose.
 
 
Attend a cool concert and help the Pre-K
Check out Dan Zanes & Friends over at the Wellmont. Proceeds benefit the Montclair Community Pre-K

 
 
Wednesday, February 25
 
Van Vleck House & Gardens Pre-K Discovery Program
Who: Children ages 3 -5.
What: Guided hands-on activities and a story.
Where: Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Wednesday, February 25 from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Sugar Maple Trees
Cost: $7: Friends of Van Vleck / $12 all others.  Adults free.  Registration required by calling (973) 744-0837.
 
 
 

Friday, February 27

The Little Gym’s Monthly Parent Survival Night

Who: Members of The Little Gym
What: Drop off your kids and enjoy a night out.
Where: The Little Gym, 1 Greenwood Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Friday, February 27, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost:  $20 per child the first time and $10 each additional time.  Call (973)744-1002 to register.

 

 

Saturday, February 28

Footloose
Who: Tweens, teens and their parents.
What: Montclair Kimberley Academy’s Upper School’s production of Footloose.
Where: MKA Weiss Auditorium, 6 Lloyd Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, February 28 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost:  Tickets are available at $10, $15 and $20 and may be purchased from the Box Office, by calling the Ticket Hotline at 973-509-3927 or online here. 
 
 
 
Sunday, March 1
 
Dan Zanes and Friends
Who: Families who like cool music.
What: Dan Zanes & Friends perform a benefit concert for the Montclair Community Pre-K.
Where: The Wellmont Theatre, 5 Seymour Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, March 1 at 3:00 p.m.
Cost:  $25, can be purchased here

Georgette Gilmore is Montclair Local's Engagement Editor. She's an avid reader and eater and loves a good cocktail. Georgette is a proud Jersey Girl who has lived in Montclair for 22 years.