Shop Ridgewood for FREE! Village Announces Free Saturday Parking in Central Business District in Honor of Tony Damiano
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Ridgewood NJ, making Holiday Shopping Easier (and Cheaper!) in Ridgewood. Great news for shoppers planning to visit downtown Ridgewood this holiday season!
The 54-Foot Tree Lighting in Ridgewood Honored a WWII Vet’s Legacy and a Beloved Community Leader!
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Ridgewood NJ, the Enduring Legacy of the Biancardi Family Tree. On December 5th, the Village of Ridgewood kicked off its 40th annual Christmas Tree Lighting, illuminating a magnificent 54-foot evergreen that carried a deep, decades-long local history.
Ridgewood Lights Up the Holidays! RHS Marching Band Celebrates Tree Lighting Cheer and Sets All-County Record
photos courtesy of the RHS Marching Band
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Ridgewood NJ, Downtown for the Holidays: Kicking Off the Christmas Season in Ridgewood. The chilly December air was warmed by the community spirit and the festive sounds of the Ridgewood High School (RHS) Band.
It was an honor to perform at this beloved annual tradition, helping the wonderful community spread that extra dose of holiday cheer. A huge thank you is owed to the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a seamless and spectacular evening. Despite the extra cold weather, the RHS Band wishes everyone a joyful and warm holiday season!
54-Foot Christmas Tree Dedicated to Ridgewood Guild Founder Tony Damiano Marks “Greatest Night of the Year”
photos courtesy of the Village of Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, the Central Business District of Ridgewood officially transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland last night for the annual “Downtown for the Holidays” celebration! Despite the cold weather, massive crowds gathered for the spectacular event, culminating in a deeply emotional tree lighting ceremony that honored a beloved community leader.
The Countdown Begins: Ridgewood’s Christmas Tree Lands on Broad Street
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Ridgewood NJ, the holiday season officially kicked off in Ridgewood this week! On Wednesday, the magnificent 2025 Christmas tree was delivered to its prime spot at the train station on Broad Street, signalling the start of the town’s most anticipated festive event.
The Christmas Holiday season has Officially arrived in Ridgewood!
photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Police Department
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Ridgewood NJ, According to the Ridgewood Police Department (RPD), the massive Village Christmas Tree was successfully delivered and installed this week, taking its place as the magnificent centerpiece of the downtown area.
40th Annual Village of Ridgewood Downtown for the Holidays and Christmas Tree Lighting
file photo by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, Get ready to mark your calendar! The most anticipated event of the Ridgewood holiday season is returning, and this year is extra special—it’s the 40th Annual Downtown for the Holidays & Christmas Tree Lighting!
Ridgewood Honors Ridgewood Guild Founder Tony Damiano with Key to the Village Amidst Emotional Farewell
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Ridgewood NJ, In a standing-room-only ceremony filled with tears, laughter, and overwhelming gratitude, the Village of Ridgewood, honored one of its most dedicated civic leaders: Tony Damiano, founder and executive director of the Ridgewood Guild.
During the Village Council meeting on November 5th, Damiano was presented with a Key to the Village—a testament to his “many years of service, creativity, and love for Ridgewood.” Residents, local business owners, and Council members shared heartfelt tributes to the man who helped define the Central Business District’s modern identity.
Boo! The Biggest Halloween Bash is Back! Your Guide to Ridgewood’s Frightfully Fun Haunted Harvest
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Get your costumes ready—for both humans and pets! The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the highly anticipated Annual Halloween Haunted Harvest to Memorial Park. Mark your calendars for a festive fall celebration packed with music, games, ghoulish sights, and the best costume parade in Bergen County!
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The beloved Ridgewood Farmers’ Market is back for the 2025 season, proudly hosted by The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce. Starting Sunday, June 22, local residents and visitors can enjoy fresh, farm-to-table goods every Sunday through October 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Ridgewood NJ, interior designer Kim Baker, a Ridgewood native, is set to bring her modern luxury design studio and boutique, Eleven Oak Home, to the heart of Ridgewood this spring.
Located at 11 Oak St., the highly anticipated studio is scheduled to open in early May, with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 6 at 5 p.m. The event will feature Mayor Paul Vagianos and members of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce.
Ridgewood Nj, join the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce this Saturday October 26th for the Halloween Haunted Harvest from 11 AM to 2 PM in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square. If you dare, walk through the haunted graveyard, then jump through the pumpkin patch and visit the “Good Witch”.
Ridgewood NJ, of course, there will be amazing Sales but also Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Music, Chalking, Hula Hoop Contest and so much more! The event starts at 10am and goes til 5pm.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Councilmember Evan Weitz officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Signature Realty NJ, a highlight event attended by key figures and members of the local business community. The ceremony featured prominent attendees, including members of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Signature Realty NJ Realtors and Team, members of the North Jersey Chamber of Commerce, as well as Signature Realty NJ’s Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Steingraber and Chief Operating Officer Michael Gomes.
Ridgewood NJ, the Village is hosting Music in the Park at Van Neste Square every Saturday at 7:30 pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy all the local talent our community has to offer.