Here’s my curated list of weekend events for Ridgewood area including local live music (outdoors – fireside), painting and crafts for adults and kids, a cat adoption event and even outdoor bird watching at NJ Audobon’s Lorrimer Sanctuary! In addition, I’ve included many unique virtual events for you to enjoy at home with friends and family – explore far away places without having to travel. Also, I’ve included places to donate much needed food, baby supplies, toiletries, accessories, shoes and coats. If you can, please contribute and support local businesses by ordering take-out and purchase gift cards!
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Friday, January 8th
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Center for Food Action, Drop off anytime at Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood
DONATE Toiletries/Accessories for Dressed for Success (including handbags, shoes, jewelry, etc) sponsored by RHS DECA, Drop off anytime at 405 Fairway Road in Ridgewood
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Oasis, Drop off 1:00-2:30pm, Oasis (a Haven for Women and Children) in Paterson
‘The New Jersey Palisades: Old Millionaire’s Row to NYC Playground’ Webinar with live Q & A at the end, 1:00-2:30pm, Virtual Event
‘Otto Kahn: The Gilded Age Legacy of Mr. Monopoly’ Webinar with live Q & A at the end, 5:30-7:00pm, Virtual Event
Live Music with Chloe Bee, 6:30-9:30pm, Steel Wheel Tavern in Ridgewood
Paint Van Gogh inspired Owls, 7:00-9:00pm, U Paint Studio in Oakland
‘The Long Island Estates that Inspired The Great Gatsby’ Webinar with live Q & A at the end, 8:00-9:30pm, Virtual Event
Live Music with Laura G (outdoors – fireside) , 9:00-11:00pm, Steel Wheel Tavern in Ridgewood
Saturday, January 9th
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Center for Food Action, Drop off anytime at Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood
DONATE Toiletries/Accessories for Dressed for Success (including handbags, shoes, jewelry, etc) sponsored by RHS DECA, Drop off anytime at 405 Fairway Road in Ridgewood
Beginner Bird Walk, 8:00-9:00am, New Jersey Audobon’s Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes
Adoption Event by Cat Crew Rescue, 11:00am-2:00pm, Pet Supplies Plus in Hillsdale
Louvre Museum Live Interactive Virtual Tour with live Q & A at the end, 11:00am-12:00pm, Virtual Event
Celebrate 2021!! at U Paint, 12:30-2:30pm, U Paint Studio in Oakland
Winter Shelter Building, 1:00-2:00pm, New Jersey Audobon’s Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes
AMMONITE Virtual Q&A with Star Kate Winslet & Director Francis Lee, 1:00-2:00pm, Virtual Event
Super Saturday Chess Tournaments, 1:30-4:00pm (registration day before required), International Chess Academy in Glen Rock, Virtual Event
Family Cooking LIVE! with Stacey of Healthbarn USA (registration required), 4:00-5:15pm, Virtual Event
Live Music with Steve Lafiosca, 6:30-9:30pm, Steel Wheel Tavern in Ridgewood
Live Music with Jeremy Langdale (outdoors – fireside) , 9:00-11:00pm, Steel Wheel Tavern in Ridgewood
Sunday, January 10th
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Center for Food Action, Drop off anytime at Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood
DONATE Toiletries/Accessories for Dressed for Success (including handbags, shoes, jewelry, etc) sponsored by RHS DECA, Drop off anytime at 405 Fairway Road in Ridgewood
Ramsey Farmer’s Market , 10:00am-1:00pm, Main Street Train Station in Ramsey
Underground NYC Tour (Empire Beneath The Streets), 10:00am-1:00pm, Facebook Live Virtual Event
Medieval London: Monks, Mysteries, Muck & Mayhem – Livestream Tour, 10:00-11:15am, Virtual Event
Make & Take: Winter Art for kids ages 3 – 6 years, 10:30-11:30 am, Franklin Lakes Community Center in Franklin Lakes
Van Gogh Museum – Amsterdam: Livestream Art Tour, 12:00-1:40pm, Virtual Event
Make & Take: Winter Wonderland for kids Kindergarten to 4th Grade, 1:00-3:00pm, Franklin Lakes Community Center in Franklin Lakes
Michelangelo’s Vatican & Sistine Chapel Virtual Tour with Licensed Guide (with live Q & A), 1:00-2:00pm, Virtual Event
Birth of Renaissance: Florence Interactive Live Virtual Tour (with live Q & A), 3:15-4:15pm, 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.
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