Looking for holiday events in the Ridgewood area and other fun things to do this weekend? Here’s our curated list of weekend events, including “Downtown for the Holidays”, a Nutcracker workshop, the Art Show at Ridgewood Art Institute and even goat yoga! We’ve included special virtual performances, too, such as The Nutcracker (my favorite), Jazz at Lincoln Center and unique guided tours to enjoy with the famly. In addition, see below some local food, clothing and toy drives, and, in order to support local businesses and non-profit organizations, check out my Shop Local 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for some great local gifts!
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Friday, December 11th
Orchard of Lights, 5:00-9:00pm at Demarest Farms in Hillsdale
Downtown for the Holidays hosted by Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, 6:00-8:00pm, Ridgewood
Art of Motion and HeART in Motion dancers perform in the windows of 13 stores scenes from The Nutcracker and Babes in Toyland, 6:00-8:00pm, Ridgewood
The Nutcracker performed by The New York City Ballet (available starting 12/11), Virtual Event
Swing University “Dave Brubeck Quartet” hosted by Jazz at Lincoln Center, 7:00pm, Virtual Event
A Very Virtual Christmas Carol Written and Directed by Louisa Vilardi by RHS New Players Company, 8:00pm, Virtual Event
The Vanderbilts: One of Gilded Age America’s Most Powerful Families hosted by New York Adverture Club, 8:00-9:30pm, Virtual Event
Saturday, December 12th
Beginner Bird Walk, 8:00-9:00am, NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes
Monthly Food Drive hosted by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 9:00am-12:00pm, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood
Free 30 Minute Mini Outdoor Photoshoot to support local photographers (registration required), multiple locations in Ridgewood
HENRI MATISSE ONLINE: Painting with Scissors, 9:00-10:00am, Virtual Event
Goat Yoga hosted by Stumpy’s Hatchet House and Totes Goats, 10:00-11:00am, Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Upper Saddle River
Jeffries’ Adventures for Kids: Central Park! 10:00-11:00am, Virtual Event
Art Show – Ridgewood Art Institute Members’ Holiday Show 2020, 11:00am-3:00pm, Ridgewood Art Institute in Ridgewood
Louvre Museum Live Interactive Virtual Tour with live Q & A at the end, 11:00am-12:00pm, Virtual Event
Nutcracker Weekend Workshop for ages 12+, 1:00-4:30pm (1:00-2:30pm Rockette Class Only), HeART in Motion Studio in Ridgewood
A Very Virtual Christmas Carol Written and Directed by Louisa Vilardi by RHS New Players Company, 8:00pm, Virtual Event
Broadway Princess Holiday Party hosted by 54 Below Premier, 8:00-9:30pm, Virtual Event
Sunday, December 13th
Free 30 Minute Mini Outdoor Photoshoot to support local photographers (registration required), multiple locations in Ridgewood
Ramsey Farmer’s Market , 10:00am-1:00pm, Main Street Train Station in Ramsey
Santa Drives Through The Borough hosted by Allendale Fire Department, 10am-2pm, throughout Allendale
Art Show – Ridgewood Art Institute Members’ Holiday Show 2020, 11:00am-3:00pm, Ridgewood Art Institute in Ridgewood
Oasis Toy + Clothing Drive hosted by Iachetti’s Kitchen and Field of Dreams Landscaping, 11:00am-3:00pm, Iachetti’s Kitchen in Glen Rock
Vatican & Sistine Chapel Live Interactive Virtual Tour: “Michelangelo & Papal Rivalry”, 1:00-2:00pm, Virtual Event
Nutcracker Weekend Workshop for Ages 6-11, 2:30-5:00pm HeART in Motion Studio in Ridgewood
2020 Lights on Suter Christmas Light Spectacular (drive by), 5:00-10:00pm, North Haledon
The Hip Hop Nutcracker Streaming performance at NJPAC, 7:00-8:30pm, Virtual Event
Michelangelo’s Vatican & Sistine Chapel Virtual Tour with Licensed Guide, 1:00-2:00pm, Virtual Event
What did we miss? Do you know of any other weekend events in Ridgewood NJ or in NW Bergen County? Let us know in the comments below or email hello@nwbergenliving.com.
❄️All the best wishes to you and your family this Holiday Season❄️
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