BERGEN COUNTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND WITH CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

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Stay Local for NJ’s Premier Destination for Winter Family Fun
Weekend Live Performance Schedule, Holiday Tap Takeover, and Other Upcoming Events

PARAMUS, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department invite you to ring in the holiday season this weekend at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland, presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. Join us this Saturday, December 14, at 6 PM for our highly anticipated Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, where the winners of Bergen County’s Municipal Tree Decorating Contest will also be announced!

North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun is back and bigger than ever this year—and double the footprint of Bryant Park! Visit Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652, for outdoor ice skating, Blitzen’s Bumper Cars, children’s activities, a beer and wine garden, live musical entertainment, and more! New this year, experience even more winter wonder with Bergen’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Tap Takeover, showcasing local Bergen County breweries, and the Winter Craft Village, featuring local craft vendors and small businesses.

Weekend schedule for December 13 – December 15

Friday, December 13

Live Music:

7 PM – AMPED (Rock cover band)

Bergen’s Holiday Tap Takeover:

4-9 PM – Brix City Brewing

Saturday, December 14

Live Music:

2 PM – Warning Track (Classic rock cover band)

Bergen’s Holiday Tap Takeover:

11 AM-9 PM – Brix City Brewing

Sunday, December 15

Live Music:

4 PM – bergenPAC (Broadway Youth Ensemble)

Bergen’s Holiday Tap Takeover:

11 AM-7 PM – Brix City Brewing

The Fun Doesn’t Stop After the Weekend! Visit “The Rink” at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland on Select Weekdays!

Ice skating sessions at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland are available on select weekdays! Visit www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com for full schedule and hours.

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland!

Santa and Mrs. Claus are available for photos in the “North Pole” during all operating hours of Winter Wonderland.

Hours of Operation

OPEN November 29 through January 26

The hours of operation are Fridays, 4 PM–9 PM; Saturdays, 11 AM–9 PM; and Sundays, 11 AM–7 PM. The Rink will be open for skating on select weekdays. Winter Wonderland will have adjusted hours on Christmas Eve (12/24) and New Year’s Eve (12/31) and operate 11 AM–6 PM. From December 26–December 30, Winter Wonderland will operate daily from 11 AM–9 PM. Winter Wonderland will be closed on Christmas (12/25).

Visit www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com for ticket pricing and the full 2024-2025 Event Calendar.

Upcoming events

•           Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – Saturday, December 14 at 6-7 PM*

•           Menorah Lighting Ceremony – Saturday, December 28 at 6:30-7 PM

•           Kinara Lighting Ceremony – Sunday, December 29 at 5:30-6 PM

*Event moved from December 7.

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland is North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun! Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at Van Saun County Park is in its 9th season and draws over 30,000 visitors annually for holiday fun and community spirit. This year, the event introduces an exciting Winter Craft Village with local craft vendors, Blitzen’s Bumper Cars (previously Ice Bumper Cars), and weekly live musical entertainment. Set amidst dazzling decorations and a towering 40-foot Christmas Tree, guests can enjoy outdoor ice skating, games, and a cozy beer and wine garden. Winter Wonderland has become a cherished tradition, uniting Bergen County’s 70 municipalities and showcasing year-round access to the Bergen County Parks System.

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland is sponsored by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Digital Voice Network, Allan Briteway Electrical Utility Contractors, Bruno & Associates, NorthJersey.com/USA Today Network, Monster Tree Service of Northern NJ, Neglia Group, ANA Painting, Orange and Rockland Electric, Doyle Alliance Group, Tilcon NY, Millenium Communications Group, Maverick Building Services, Patcher Orthodontics, Hall Construction Company, MRA International, Care Plus New Jersey, Smart Stitch LLC, Giacorp Contracting, Connect One Bank, and Mazzer Plumbing. For additional sponsorship opportunities, please email DSands@BergenCountyNJ.gov. 

About the Bergen County Parks Department

The Bergen County Parks Department is dedicated to providing recreation opportunities for all, preserving open space, enhancing environmental health, and protecting significant cultural and historic sites for current and future generations. The Bergen County Parks System, which has been connecting people to nature for 75 years, spans over 9,000 acres and includes an enchanting community zoo, six golf courses, 21 parks, two horseback riding areas, an environmental center, and nine historic sites.