file photo by Boyd Loving
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas …
Tag: Santa Clause
How Much Do Pro Santa Performers Earn? A Look Behind the Beard
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for professional Santa performers, the holiday cheer doesn’t always translate to financial comfort. According to Hire Santa’s 2024 report, most Santas are earning modest wages, often supplementing their income rather than relying on the role to pay the bills.
Continue reading How Much Do Pro Santa Performers Earn? A Look Behind the Beard
Ridgewood Fire Department: Santa is Coming to Town
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Fighters FMBA Local 47 is excited to bring Santa around on a fire truck to visit Ridgewood elementary schools on Friday, December 20th! Check the attached schedule below to see when we’ll be at your school and come out to wave to Santa before his big night.
Continue reading Ridgewood Fire Department: Santa is Coming to Town
Santa Claus is Coming to Downtown Ridgewood!
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Santa is making Ridgewood one of his favorite stops this December! Families and kids, get ready to share your Christmas wishes with the man in red at these festive events happening downtown.
Continue reading Santa Claus is Coming to Downtown Ridgewood!
Blue Moon Mexican Café in Wyckoff – Annual Holiday Party with Santa Claus
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Wycoff NJ , Ho Ho Ho! Blue Moon Mexican Café in Wyckoff is hosting the 5th Annual Holiday Party and Fundraiser event benefiting the Spring Lake Toys Foundation, providing medical assistance or any other support needed by families within the community.
Continue reading Blue Moon Mexican Café in Wyckoff – Annual Holiday Party with Santa Claus
Just in Time for the Holidays, Uber Launches New ‘Uber Connect’ Service in New Jersey to Send Packages to Family and Friends
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Secaucus NJ, Uber announced the launch of its new delivery service, Uber Connect, in New Jersey allowing families to easily send packages to their loved ones nearby. The service will allow state residents, including those who are social distancing from loved ones, to easily send a broad range of items from their homes to other people around the area. It’s a cost effective same-day, no-contact delivery solution that keeps people feeling close, even when we’re apart.
RIDGEWOOD DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR 12/11/2020
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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. Due to the bad weather predicted for tonight, the event will be held on December 11, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The streets will be open to traffic, so we invite you to stroll on the sidewalks and enjoy the kickoff to the holidays. The Village Christmas tree, at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, will already be lit, and 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 Kid’s Corner with a drawing to take home and submit for a prize; music throughout the area will be provided by various groups; dancers from Art of Motion Dance Theatre and youth from HeART in Motion Studio will perform in store windows, and be sure to take a walk to the west side of the Central Business District, through the decorated pedestrian tunnel!
Continue reading RIDGEWOOD DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR 12/11/2020
New Jersey State Police Help Out Santa
photo courtesy of NJSP
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Trenton NJ, according to multiply sources NJ State Police helped out Santa ,to allow his reindeer to rest up for their big evening, he’s been hitching rides including one from the NJSP Aviation Unit!
Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department : Operation “Santa Sunday”
photo courtesy of Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
HO-HO-KUS, N.J.,The season is bright with joy! Santa Claus will be riding the fire truck with the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department Sunday, December 23rd, 2018.
Residents on all borough streets will have the special opportunity to greet Santa Claus, take photos, and receive a candy cane from Santa, himself! This long standing tradition, known as “Operation Santa Sunday” will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.”
Ridgewood Chamber Annual 33nd Downtown for the Holidays
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Mark your calendars (it is early) for this annual traditional Ridgewood Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration…..FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018…5:30-9pm
rain or shine…
You do not have to go to NYC to see the lighting of a huge Christmas Tree…this is a locally grown Ridgewood Tree.
Join this “traditional” celebration Friday, November 30, 2018 5:30-7pm .E. Ridgewood Ave will be filled with Holiday music and entertainment.
Santa will be in Van Neste Park for the little ones. While waiting for Santa, listen to Cider Sing and Tasting.
Continue reading Ridgewood Chamber Annual 33nd Downtown for the Holidays
Ridgewood Chamber Annual Santa in the Park
photo courtesy of Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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
Santa Claus is coming to Glen Rock
photo courtesy of Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department is ready for the Christmas Holidays . Greetings from Wallington Holiday Parade!
Santa in Ridgewood
Sat, December 02, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Location: Downtown Ridgewood, Various Locations in Downtown Ridgewood
Ridgewood NJ, Santa comes to Columbia Bank – 60 S Broad St
Gifts and pictures for all children
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
FREE movie for children – BowTie Warner Theater
10:30 am – Elf is back…great funny movie for all.
Visit Santa in his house in Van Neste Square
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For more info or details 201-445-2600
Santa Arrives in Ridgewood
photo and video courtesy of Boyd Lovings Facebook page
December 4,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ,Ridgewood FD personnel from Engine Company #35, “C Shift” transported Santa Claus into the Village on top of a fire truck on Saturday morning, 12/03 and took time out for a photo op inside the Columbia Bank on South Broad Street.
Santa in the Park!
Sat, December 03, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, E Ridgewood Ave and Oak St
Santa will be all around Ridgewood today!
8am-10am Breakfast with Santa at
The Office Beer Bar & Grille
call for reservations 201-652-1070
10am-1pm…Santa starts up E. Ridgewood Ave in a Fire Truck and goes straight to Columbia Bank
-60 S. Broad St.- inside a warm cozy setting.
All children get a FREE gift and picture.
10:30am FREE MOVIE at the Warner BowTie
Theatre in Ridgewood.
2-4pm…Santa in his little red house located at
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, in the middle of Ridgewood’s business district.
Little Ivy Learning Center sponsorship
Ben & Jerry’s sponsorship with hot choloate
for more information call
201-445-2600
[email protected]
