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 a Winter Solstice Celebration, Holiday light shows and even a chance to Build Your Own Yule Log! We’ve included special virtual performances, too, such as A Christmas Carol to benefit the Hermitage, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Nutcracker and unique guided tours to enjoy with the famly. In addition, 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 18th
Woman’s Club of Ridgewood Hybrid Holiday Concert, 1:00pm, Woman’s Club of Ridgewood (see link for tickets) or Virtual Event
Build Your Own Yule Log hosted by NJ Audobon’s Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary, 4:00-5:00pm, Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes
Orchard of Lights (must register in advance using this link), 5:00-9:00pm at Demarest Farms in Hillsdale
Swing University “Dave Brubeck Quartet” hosted by Jazz at Lincoln Center, 7:00pm, Virtual Event
Candy Making Show at Lucas Candies, 8:00pm, Virtual Event
The Secret Splendors of New York’s Gilded Age webinar hosted by New York Adverture Club, 8:00-10:00pm, Virtual Event
A Very Virtual Christmas Carol Written and Directed by Louisa Vilardi by RHS New Players Company, Virtual Event
The Nutcracker performed by The New York City Ballet, Virtual Event
Saturday, December 19th
Healthbarn USA hosts GIRLS ONLY : Discover Your Purpose & Nurture Your Body, Mind & Spirit Event, ages 15-18 (must register – enrollment is limited), 9am-3pm, Healthbarn USA, 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
Art Show – Ridgewood Art Institute Members’ Holiday Show 2020, 11:00am-3:00pm, Ridgewood Art Institute in Ridgewood
Santa Tours Oakland NJ (drive-by parade), 11:00am-3:00pm, Oakland
Louvre Museum Live Interactive Virtual Tour with live Q & A at the end, 11:00am-12:00pm, Virtual Event
Winter Solstice Celebration hosted by NJ Audobon’s Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary, 2:00-5:00pm, Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes
Impressionism and the Golden Age of Art: Musée D’Orsay Virtual Tour with live Q & A at the end, 3:15pm, Virtual Event
Ridgewood Christmas Lights Caravan Tour hosted by Bergen County Tours, 4:30pm, starts in Ridgewood
Orchard of Lights (must register in advance using this link), 5:00-9:00pm at Demarest Farms in Hillsdale
University Glee Club of NYC Virtual Holiday Concert with SoHarmoniums, 8:00pm, Virtual Event
Live Music with Blackwing, 9:00pm, The Glen Rock Inn, Glen Rock
Sunday, December 20th
Ramsey Farmer’s Market , 10:00am-1:00pm, Main Street Train Station in Ramsey
Art Show – Ridgewood Art Institute Members’ Holiday Show 2020, 11:00am-3:00pm, Ridgewood Art Institute in Ridgewood
Outdoor Holiday Market – Heated Tent, 12:00-5:00pm, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub in Ramsey
Vatican & Sistine Chapel Live Interactive Virtual Tour: “Michelangelo & Papal Rivalry”, 1:00-2:00pm, Virtual Event
Marie Antoinette: The Rise and Death of Versailles Virtual Tour with live Q & A at the end, 2:00pm, Virtual Event
Ridgewood Christmas Lights Caravan Tour hosted by Bergen County Tours, 4:30pm, starts in Ridgewood
Orchard of Lights (must register in advance using this link), 5:00-9:00pm at Demarest Farms in Hillsdale
Oakland’s 3rd Annual Holiday Lighting Showcase, 6:00pm, Oakland
A Christmas Carol to benefit the Hermitage by First Flight Theatre Company, 7:00pm, Ho-Ho-Kus, 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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