Upcoming Bergen County area holiday season events you should know about!
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Featured Bergen County Holiday Season Events You Should Know About!
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Bergen County Winter Wonderland Festival in Paramus: November 29, 2024-January 5, 2025
The holidays are here, and so is the 2024/2025 Bergen County Winter Wonderland at Van Saun Park in Paramus! From ice skating, ice bumper cars and hot chocolate to festive fun for all ages, this North Jersey favorite is packed with holiday cheer. Don’t miss out—Winter Wonderland is a mybergen.com Don’t Miss Event! Click here for more Bergen County Winter Wonderland details.
Enjoy the spirit of the season at the Annual Holiday Candlelight Tours at The Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus! This year’s theme, “The Nutcracker,” brings the beloved ballet to life with beautifully decorated rooms featuring scenes from the ballet. After the tour, enjoy cookies and cider in the Rosencrantz House and browse unique holiday finds in the gift shop.
Holiday Candlelight Tour Schedule:
- Saturday, December 7, at 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:00 pm
- Friday, December 13, at 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:00 pm
- Friday, December 20, at 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:00 pm
- Sunday, December 22, at 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, and 6:30 pm
Find more information and purchase tickets here. The Hermitage is located at 335 N. Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey.
Holiday Centerpiece Workshops at Abma’s Farm: December 18 and December 21
Celebrate the season with a festive Holiday Greens Centerpiece Workshop at Abma’s Farm! Create a stunning centerpiece that will brighten your home through New Year’s. Choose from an assortment of decorative containers and let your creativity shine as you arrange fresh greens, pine cones, glass bells, and other holiday accents to create a beautiful centerpiece.
Workshops take place on Wednesday, December 18 at 10:30 am, and Saturday, December 21, at 11:00 am. Find more information and reserve your spot here. Abma’s Farm is lcoated at 700 Lawlins Road in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
It’s a Wonderful Life at Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee: Saturday, December 21, at 4:30 pm
Don’t miss It’s a Wonderful Life (1939) at the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey on Saturday, December 21! Enjoy this classic holiday film on the big screen at one of the most talked-about new Bergen County entertainment venues we’ve seen in a long time!
The Center also boasts a fabulous museum with fascinating exhibits updated periodically. Remember, Fort Lee is the birthplace of the film industry in the United States!
Visit the mybergen.com Events Calendar for other movies and events happening at the Barrymore Film Center throughout December.
The Barrymore Film Center is located at 153 Main Street in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Festivus Eve Nature Walk at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst: Sunday, December 22, at 10:00 am
Looking for a stress-free way to embrace the holiday spirit? Celebrate the upcoming Festivus with a peaceful stroll through the beautiful DeKorte Park on Festivus Eve, Sunday, December 22, from 10:00 am-noon.
Originally created as an antidote to holiday stress and commercialization, Festivus gained fame as the quirky “holiday for the rest of us” after its spotlight in a 1997 Seinfeld episode. Blend humor with nature to celebrate in a truly unique way.
As you walk through the park, keep an eye out for a variety of winter waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors that call this area home during the season. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy a serene break from the holiday hustle.
Find more information here. DeKorte Park is located at 1 DeKorte Park Plaza in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.
Bergen County Audubon Society Holiday Walk at Teaneck Creek Conservancy: Wednesday, December 25, 9:00 am-11:00 am
Join Bergen County Audubon to kick off the festivities by wishing good cheer to our feathered friends! All levels of birders are welcome, and additional guides will be on hand to help newer enthusiasts identify birds. This free program is part of the Conservancy’s year-round offerings. If you enjoy the experience, consider donating or becoming a member to support more nature programs, including BCAS’s monthly bird and native plant walks.
Find more information and register for the walk here. Teaneck Creek Conservancy is located at 20 Puffin Way in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Chanukah Celebration in Englewood: Thursday, December 26, at 5:30 pm
1st Day 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk in Fair Lawn: Wednesday, January 1, at 11:00 am
Kick off 2025 with health and community spirit at the Fair Lawn Sunrise Rotary’s 1st Day 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk! This annual event invites participants of all ages to start the New Year on a positive note while supporting Rotary charities and vital local and international service projects. The 5K starts and 11:00 am, and the walk starts at 11:10 am.
The event takes place at Memorial Middle School, 12-00 1st Street in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Find more information and register here.
Bergen County Pickleball Clinics: December 2, 2024-February 23, 2025
Dive into the exciting world of pickleball this winter with Montclair Pickleball Bergen County! Perfect for seasoned players and beginners alike, these winter pickleball clinics are designed to offer everyone a chance to engage in this fast-growing sport.
Clinics cater to all levels of experience, beginner to expert. Clinics feature expert guidance, a friendly atmosphere, and plenty of opportunities for learning, exercise, and fun.
Montclair Pickleball Bergen County offers flexible signup options, including morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend sessions. Montclair Pickleball Bergen County clinics are perfect for players of all levels. Sign up for a discounted package or pick-your-day. Find more information and register for winter pickleball clinics here.
Montclair Pickleball Bergen County is located within Superdome Sports at 21-05 Morlot Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. In addition to its main location, Montclair Pickleball hosts clinics at the JCC in Paramus (304 Midland Avenue), St. Leon’s in Fair Lawn (12-61 Saddle River Road), and at Wayne Indoor Tennis Club (50 Nellis Drive, Wayne, NJ).
Wayne PAL Antique & Collectibles Show and Vintage Flea Market: Sunday, January 5, 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Come out to one of the biggest antique and collectibles shows in New Jersey! Browse and shop over 150 vendor tables filled with a huge variety of antique, vintage, and collectible items, including vintage and sterling jewelry, vintage glassware and Lenox, vintage toys and trains, antique and collectible dolls, action figures, vintage postcards, photos, artwork, sports, political and military memorabilia, vintage coins and watches, and much more!
There’s plenty of free parking and a full-service food counter serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
All admission proceeds go directly to benefit Wayne PAL youth sports programs and activities. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for seniors 65+, and children 12 and under are free, so bring the whole family.
Wayne PAL is located a short distance from Route 80, Route 46, Route 202, and Route 23 at 1 PAL Drive in Wayne, New Jersey.
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