Montclair Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 22

list Halloween Fun Adventurous things to do during the fall season PICNICKING Eagle Rock Reservation Eagle Rock Avenue and Prospect Avenue, West Orange, (973) 268-3500 WINE TASTING/ BEER MAKING Amanti Vino 30 Church St., Montclair (973) 509-9463 THE KID IN US ALL HAUNTED PLACES AND SPACES Montclair State University 1 Normal Ave., Montclair Boo! Check out this local haunt, which for some may be a little too close to home. Montclair State University has been called the 6th Most Haunted College in America by Listverse.com. Word around campus is that the Hawks Crossings apartments on Clove Road were built on an old Native American burial ground. Reports of doors slamming shut, lights flickering and faucets turning on by themselves on campus fuel the suspicion. 20 FALL 2017 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE Chocolate Works 42 S. Park St., Montclair, (973) 744-3344 Chanel your inner Willy Wonka and take your sweet tooth and chocolate making skills over to Chocolate Works for a candy land experience. There are fun activities, classes and take-home sweets for all ages. Mark your calendars for a special Kids’ Night Out 6-8 p.m. on Friday Oct. 13. The little ones can mold and decorate their own chocolate creation, take a ride on the coveted Chocolate Car Wash and a dip in the towering chocolate fountain. Games, prizes and a pizza dinner are included. Get in the “spirit” this Halloween season with a wine and beer adventure. Amanti Vino has classes for everyone who has an interest in wine, craft beer or artisanal spirits. The Wine and Spirit Education Trust classes are perfect for serious wine and beer enthusiasts with a thirst for learning about all things related to beer and wine. Or you can simply “sip” into the season by picking up a bottle of Eden Rose Cider, Eves Cidery Autumn Gold or a six-pack of Jersey Ciderworks Ironbound, and savor the spirit of fall in the comfort of your own home. CHRIS Pack up the family, pick up some lunch and head over to Eagle Rock Reservation for an afternoon of outdoor fun. The 408.33-acre forest reserve and recreational park offers a variety of trails and footpaths that crisscross the woodland areas; making it ideal for taking in the fall foliage. Bring a camera to capture the kaleidoscope of fall leaf colors. Note: The main entrance to the park is located on Eagle Rock Avenue.