Christmas week is officially here, and Bergen County is full of festive ways to celebrate. From Breakfast with Santa and holiday concerts to winter solstice walks, live music, and Christmas Day traditions, there’s something happening every day across the county. Here’s your complete guide to what’s going on December 19–25.
All Week / Multi-Day Attractions
Friday(12/19/2025)
- Candlelight Holiday Tours: The Gilded Age
- Santa Visits the Holiday Train Display at the Mahwah Museum
- Westfield Community Concert Band – 36th Annual Holiday Concert\
- Grand Kyiv Ballet’s Snow White at Bergen Performing Arts Center
- Comedian CP at Bananas Comedy Club
- Julius Tolentino Presents: Newark Academy Christmas Show
- Chanukah Celebration at Temple Emeth
- Live Music at Shannon Rose Pub (Ramsey)
- Live Music at Blue Moon Wyckoff
Saturday (12/20/2025)
- New Meadowlands Market
- Gingerbread House Decorating at Stokes Farm Stand
- Comedy Show — Booyah (dinner + show)
- Pet-friendly vendor market — great for holiday gifts for pets and pet lovers
- Il Freno — Holiday Sweater Party
- Winter Wonderland Menorah Lighting
- Brunch with Santa @ Booyah
- SpongeBob & Patrick Meet & Greet at American Dream
- Winter Solstice at Lorrimer Sanctuary
- Bergen County Players Present: SPIN – The Rumpelstiltskin Musical
- Kid’s Christmas Sing-Along with Miss Carly at Abma’s Farm
- Santa Story Time & Photo Op at Abma’s Farm
- Kwanzaa Family Festival & Marketplace at NJPAC
- Comedian CP at Bananas Comedy Club
- Live Music @ Blue Moon Cafe
- Live Music at Shannon Rose Pub
- Live Music at Five Dimes
Sunday (12/21/2025)
- Brunch with Santa at Mason Jar
- Breakfast with Santa at Twin Door Tavern
- Darlene Love – Love for the Holidays at Bergen Performing Arts Center
- Candlelight Holiday Tours: The Gilded Age
- Gingerbread House Decorating at Stokes Farm Stand
- Winter Solstice Campfire & Night Hike at Tenafly Nature Center
- Solstice Lantern Walk at Thielke Arboretum
- Music by the Pond at Closter Nature Center
- Ramsey Farmers Market (10:00 AM–1:00 PM)
- Angry Birds Holiday Birdie Bash at Angry Birds Mini Golf
Monday (12/22/2025
Tuesday (12/23/2025)
- HANUKKAH & MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY – Hackensack
- Chanukah Celebration in Englewood
- Bergenfield Menorah Lighting
- Menorah Lighting Celebration at Bergen Town Center
- New Jersey Chorale Society Present “Reflections of the Season, A Holiday Concert” in Ridgewood
- Teaneck Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration
Wednesday (12/24/2025)
Thursday (12/25/2025) MERRY CHRISTMAS!
As we wrap up the year and head into the holidays, I want to wish you peace, warmth, and joy — whatever this season looks like for you.
Thank you for being here, for reading along, and for being part of the Bergen County Lifestyle community. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a beautiful holiday season. – Mike
What’s Next? New Year’s Eve!
If you’re already thinking about how to celebrate, I’ve rounded up the best New Year’s Eve events happening across Bergen County — from family-friendly festivities to dinner parties and nightlife.
