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Cold Weather Doesn’t Stop the 12th Annual Winterfest in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, on Saturday the Ridgewood Guild held it’s 12th Annual Winterfest!  Winterfest took place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square right on Ridgewood Avenue.  It was a cold, brisk day but our turnout was great! The event featured  Ice sculptures, music and singing , a horse drawn hayride   as well as complimentary hot chocolate, candy canes, a trackless train ride, storytelling and even Santa !

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Ridgewood Downtown for the Holidays

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Ridgewood NJ, December 3, 2021 – Downtown for the Holidays Ridgewood Christmas Tree lighting . Downtown for the Holidays Presents “Trucks on Holiday”– 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Sponsored by The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce –This year’s theme of “Trucks on Holiday” is for the young and young at heart!  Village vehicles will be on display and decorated for the holidays, on both the east side and west side of the Central Business District. Take a stroll through the pedestrian tunnel at the train station, to easily enjoy all of the events. Gaze and take pictures at the beautiful lit trees (located at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, and at the train station parking lot). There will also be s’mores at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, music and merriment on the streets, see the “Grinch”, wave to Santa in his cart, and ride the trackless train.  East Ridgewood Avenue will be closed down to vehicles from North Maple Avenue to Broad Street beginning at 4:30 p.m., which will create a pedestrian plaza. The west side parking area at Garber Square, will also be closed to vehicles. Enjoy our small businesses and eateries before, during or after this annual event.

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Ridgewood Menorah Lighting For Hanukkah

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Ridgewood NJ, come join the celebration in Van Neste Square next Sunday! As always, we light the menorah regardless of the weather but if it’s raining sideways (which it certainly has), we light very close to 5:30.

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown on Sunday November 28th , the Menorah Lighting will be at 5:30 at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.

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RIDGEWOOD SEPTEMBER 11th, 20th ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

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Ridgewood NJ, a September 11th, 20th anniversary remembrance service will be held on September 11, 2021 in   Memorial Park at Van Neste Square at 7:00 p.m.  Please join us in honoring and remembering all of those who were tragically lost on 9/11.

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The Ridgewood Guild’s 8th Annual Music Fest takes place on Sunday September 12th

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Guild’s 8th Annual Music Fest takes place on Sunday September 12th. The event is held in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square setting the stage for an afternoon of music, food, drink, and more! A lineup of all local musicians will play a variety of music genres. We have something for everyone…pop, rock, country, R & B and more. Some of our top restaurants will be there and a Beer and Wine Garden.

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Pedestrian Plaza Farmer’s Market And Music In The Park- Sunday July 18th In Front Of The Clock In The Park

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Ridgewood NJ, come on out on Sunday, July 18th for a family fun day starting with grabbing fresh fruits and vegetables for the week. Or maybe pick out some great picnic items for music in the park.

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The Village of Ridgewood Gears Up for the Annual “Downtown for the Holidays”

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood will be holding a Downtown for the Holidays event this year, which will be in keeping with COVID-19 restrictions. Social distancing and face masks will be required. The event will be held on December 4, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., when East Ridgewood Avenue will be closed from Maple Avenue to Broad Street, creating a pedestrian mall. The Village Christmas tree, at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, will be glowing with lights, the trees in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square and at Station Plaza will be decorated with festive ornaments donated by residents, businesses, groups, and organizations; there will be a trackless train for the kids to ride; a Kid’s Corner with a drawing to take home and submit for a prize; music throughout the area by various groups; mimes in store windows; and a decorated fire truck. Santa Claus and The Grinch will also be appearing on various rooftops throughout the Central Business District, see if you can find them! Our stores and eateries welcome you as we all join together, to start the holiday season!

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Ridgewood Chamber Annual Santa in the Park

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Ridgewood NJ, Every Saturday come and see Santa in his little house in the park, from 12:00 noon-3:00pm offering Ben & Jerry’s serving hot chocolate.

Please check back for details or call 201-445-2600.

Ridgewood Chamber Annual Santa in the Park
Sat, December 01, 2018 – Sat, December 22, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, E. Ridgewood Ave and Oak Street

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6th Annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting Event at Memorial Park in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Join the Jewish Community of Ridgewood, Temple Israel & JCC, and the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey for the 6th annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting.

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 at 5:30pm.

Memorial Park at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood. There will be music and refreshments. Come and celebrate this joyous occasion!

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Veterans Day Service and Wreath Laying on Sunday, November 11th at 2:00 p.m

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Ridgewood NJ, American Legion Post #53 will hold a Veterans Day Service and Wreath Laying on Sunday, November 11th at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.

Each year the Bergen County Historical Society raises awareness of different monuments throughout the County to raise awareness of these important sites and to remember the men and women who have served. This year join us in Ridgewood, NJ as we participate in American Legion Post #53’s Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 11th at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square. Photo below is last year in River Edge.

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Ridgewood Veterans Day Service – Sunday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Ridgewood Police Honor Guard presented the colors at Saturday’s Veterans Day Ceremony

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Ridgewood NJ, American Legion Post #53 will hold a Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 1th at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square. This is a correction to the Village of Ridgewood Village Calendar.

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Ridgewood Chamber Annual Halloween Haunted Harvest

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Mark your calendar’s early for…..

Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Haunted Harvest…

Ridgewood’s Halloween
Haunted Harvest
FREE to the public
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
12N-3pm
weather permitting

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Today 2-4pm Santa will be at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood

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December 2,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, find out who’s been naughty or nice ?
Saturday, December 2, 2017 10am-1pm

Santa will arrive at Columbia Bank (60 S. Broad St.), free gifts for all the kids
10:30am FREE Movie at the Bow-Tie Cinema-movie will be ELF, Will Ferrel.

Today 2-4pm Santa will now be at Memorial Park at
Van Neste Square, weather permitting.

Visit SANTA at his house in the center of Ridgewood, Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.
 Saturdays, December 2,9, 16 and 23rd , 12-2:30pm, weather permitting.

Come to do your Holiday Shopping in historic downtown Ridgewood and dine at our delicious
restaurants. Give yourself a gift of shopping and dining.

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents “Easter in Ridgewood”

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Easter In The Park
Sat, April 15, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, E Ridgewood Ave and Oak St

Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents
“Easter in Ridgewood”
Saturday, April 15, 2017 – 11am-2pm
at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
and get a map to visit at the stores and restaurants that will be participating in the fun.

Sponsored by:

Ben & Jerry’s Easter Egg Hunt -4-7years
and DJ Music so you can hippidy-hop in the Park

ConnectOne Bank and Precision Orthodontics
“Meet the Easter Bunny”. Bring your camera to take pictures

Pinot’s Palette will have
Art and Painting in the Park.

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church will
have games and treats for the children.

Weather permitting
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There will be lots of fun things to do around the park along with stores that will be offering
art & crafts, games, sales, surprises all through the business district. Fun for the entire family.

Details: info@ridgewoodchamber.com
201-445-2600
See you soon!

In the Park with fun thing to do-
weather permitting

Brainstorm Tutoring
Sweet & Sassy
Goldfish Swim School
Distinct Vacations
Huntington Learning Center
Ridgewood YMCA
YWCA of Bergen County
Taekwondo all in – demo
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Ridgewood Bootery
Boiling Springs
Racefaster
HoffmaniousLife
Corefire
CHASE BANK

In-the-store activities-more fun…
get your map and walk Ridgewood’s business district – weather permitting

Art of Motion-fun classes
Yoga 9am-10am, Ballet 10am-11:30am

Arthur Groom-find the gem stones
Learning Express-Bunny Buffet Tattoo’s
Femmebot Clothing – tattoo’s
ConnectOne Bank-activities
Lucky Brand-fun and a sale
Beauty Plus Salon – sale on products
The Ridgewood Man salon-a surprise with candy.
Red Velvet-Peeps
DPARZ Shoes-Easter Goodie or Gag 12-4pm
LaPiccolo Bistro-fresh cookies
Pink Bungalow
Loft 41
Alex and Ani
Shoe Inn-Coloring
Ridgewood Bootery-Egg Hunt-Coupons
Kilwins Ridgewood-samplings of treats
Eat Your Spinach-$20 Sale rack
Hocus Pocus Gift Shop-special treats-sales
Racefaster-Easter treats
CHASE BANK