Fun Things to Do in Upper Montclair

The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens has a beautiful and unique assortment of irises. The rolling hills only add to the picturesque scenery. The park is run by the nonprofit Citizens Committee that focuses on restoring and upholding the natural beauty that the garden boasts every year. Come by in late spring for the full effec... Read More

The Children�s Director/Founder of The Language Workshop for Children, Francois Thibaut, created an enriched play method to teaching French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and English to children. The goal is to ensure children retain what they learn for life. Children discover language through movement, touch, site, hearing, voice and emotion. All of these sense... Read More

The Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens is the largest public iris garden in the United States and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Sites. The display beds contain thousands of iris varieties that produce over 100,000 blooms each May. It is a LIVING MUSEUM with iris varieties dating back to the 1500s, offering a spectacular ... Read More