PLACES TO EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY

COFFEE

Ridgewood Coffee Company (Ridgewood)

CoZie Café (Fair Lawn)

Saddle River Cafe (Saddle River)

American Bulldog Coffee Roasters (Ridgewood)

RESTAURANTS

The Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern (Ho-Ho-Kus)

Saddle River Inn (Saddle River)

Elia Modern Mediterranean (East Rutherford)

Park West Tavern (Ridgewood)

DRINKS

Five Dimes Brewery (Westwood)

The Concourse Club (Wood-Ridge)

W’s Bar and Grill (waldwick)

Ora (Oradell)

TREATS

Rispoli’s Pastry Shop (Emerson)

Black Magic Bakehouse (Ridgewood)

Glaze Donuts (New Milford / Fort Lee)

Sook Pastry (Ridgewood)

B&W Bakery (Hackensack)

HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Boutique 811 (Franklin Lakes)

High-end women's clothing and personalized styling services.

Fado (Ramsey)

Trendy, cozy casual wear and charming home gifts.

Hunt & Orchard (Ridgewood)

Edgy fashion, graphic tees, and accessories with a cool vibe.

Sal Lauretta for Men (Midland Park)

Luxury European menswear and exquisite custom tailoring.

Bendini Fine Italian Menswear (Englewood)

Sophisticated casual wear and impeccable custom suits.

The Depot Gift Shop (Midland Park)

Handcrafted gifts benefiting Children's Aid and Family Services.

Lily & Kate Gifts (Ramsey)

A feel-good shop with candles, jewelry, and town-themed gifts.

Market House (Westwood)

Collaborative space featuring goods from over 30 local artisans.

B&W Bakery (Hackensack)

Famous for their legendary, massive "Heavy Crumb Cake".

Town & Country Apothecary (Ridgewood)

Known for a curated selection of fine gifts, luxury stationery, and beautiful holiday ornaments.

EVENTS & FESTIVITIES

Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular

Thursdays – Sundays, December 4th – December 28th (Closed Dec 25) Bergen County Zoo (Paramus)

40th Annual Downtown for the Holidays & Tree Lighting

Friday, December 5th (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) East Ridgewood Avenue (Ridgewood)

Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms

Select Dates: December 5th-7th, 11th-23rd, 26th-30th Demarest Farms (Hillsdale)

Ridgewood Sugarplum Market Sunday

December 7th (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Ridgewood High School (Ridgewood)

Tenafly Holiday Fair & Main Street Pops Market

Sunday, December 14th (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Huyler Park (Tenafly)

Holiday Show Concert Sunday

December 14th (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Ridgewood Art Institute (Ridgewood)

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland

Fridays – Sundays, Ongoing through December Van Saun County Park (Paramus)

WINTER BUCKET LIST

• Try a seasonal drink at Ridgewood Coffee Company
• Pick up baked goods from Black Magic Bake House
• Catch a winter concert at BergenPAC
• Take in the holiday lights in Van Saun Park / Bergen County Zoo "Let It Glow"
• Go iceskating at Winter Wonderland at Van Saun Park
• Attend a holiday market at The Tenafly Holiday Fair
• Try a seasonal brew from Five Dimes Brewery
• Go holiday shopping in Downtown Ridgewood
• Walk through Ramapo Valley County Reservation
• Attend a holiday parade in Westwood (Dec 6)
• Attend the tree lighting at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
• Sit by the fire at The Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern
• Wine tasting at Tomasello Winery at Abma's Farm
• Bake holiday cookies
• Go snow tubing or skiing at Campgaw Mountain (Mahwah)

ADVENTURES IN BERGEN COUNTY

LIGHTS, DECOR & DISPLAYS

Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular

Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms

Ridgewood 40th Annual Downtown for the Holidays & Tree Lighting

WINTER FUN

Ice skating at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland

A seasonal drink at ORA

A winter walk in Ramapo Valley County Reservation

MARKETS & MAKERS

Tenafly Holiday Fair & Main Street Pops Market

Ridgewood Sugarplum Market

Fort Lee Holiday Night Market

FESTIVE PHOTO OPPS

Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms

Photos with Santa at Rohsler’s Nursery

Let It Glow! Lantern Spectacular at Bergen County Zoo

FOR THE KIDS

Winter wonderland at Van Saun County Park

Elves workshop day at Santa's North Pole Workshop at Van Saun Park

Holiday sing-along at Historic New Bridge Landing

FOR THE PETS

Pet Holiday Event at DOG-MAS at HudHaus

Pet photos with Santa at Bergen Town Center

Pet toy drive at Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge

NEW + COMING SOON

Hatch 44 Cafe – A trendy, brunch-focused cafe opening its third NJ location in the former Town & Country Apothecary space in Ridgewood.

Lula – A New American restaurant featuring seasonal, sustainable ingredients created by Ridgewood native and chef Conor Browne in Ridgewood.

Nightshade Coffee – A Victorian-inspired "gothic coffee experience" serving artisan coffee and pastries in a uniquely elegant atmosphere in Westwood.

The Little Kitchen – A new venture by local chef Adrienne Cirillo offering scratch-made family meals, custom catering, and grazing tables in Ramsey.

The 130 Shop – A bold, inventive sandwich shop serving premium items like French Dips, buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches, and smash burgers in Tenafly.

Mercato Roman Pizza Kitchen – An Italian eatery serving Roman-style pizza (voted best in NY in 2023) making its New Jersey debut in Westwood.

Lulu + Bo – A new sister-owned boutique offering a mix of luxury and boho apparel, jewelry, and gifts in Midland Park.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – A modern, upscale steakhouse featuring USDA Prime beef, a massive glass wine vault, and chef-driven seafood dishes in Montvale.

GETAWAYS

Mohonk Mountain House (New Paltz) | 1.5 hrs by car A Victorian castle resort offering all-inclusive ice skating, snowshoeing, and an award-winning spa.

Mirbeau Inn & Spa (Rhinebeck) | 1.5 hrs by car A Parisian-style retreat in a "Hallmark" village featuring in-room fireplaces and a world-class day spa.

Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts (Gardiner) | 1.5 hrs by car An ultra-luxury nature escape with cozy cabins, winter hiking, and farm-to-table dining.

WISHING YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season making memories and enjoying great company.

We’re so glad we could share a few holiday happenings I love in Bergen County with you!