Things to do in Bergen County!
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| 9 events,  Fun House transforms IO Arts Center into a walk-through artwork of sound, light, color, and scent (Nov 8–Dec 8). Event: Fun House — Jonny Detiger at IO Arts Center Opening Reception: Sat, Nov 8, 6 PM Exhibition Dates: Nov 8–Dec 8, 2025 Hours: Wed–Sun, 11am–7pm; Mon–Tue by appointment Location: IO Arts Center, 1 Closter Rd, Palisades, NY More info: ioart.org Fun House turns […]  Santa Claus is Coming to Bergen Town Center The most wonderful time of the year is almost here and Santa is making his grand arrival at Bergen Town Center. Bring your family and friends to capture unforgettable holiday memories with Santa from November 28 through December 24, 2025 at Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ 07652. […] Free  The Harrington Park Historical Society’s traditional holiday outing of Monday, December 1st, will be a tour of the Dewint House, 20 Livingston Avenue, Tappan, New York, with Harold Jones, Superintendent of the Dewint House as our tour guide. The tour will start promptly at 6:00 P.M. sharp. There is parking at the Dewint House. Following […] $30 – $35 | 12 events, | 15 events, -  Join Us for the Inaugural Bergen Community College Foundation Scholarship Gala! This elegant event will celebrate and support Bergen Community College students by providing life-changing educational opportunities and scholarships. Guests will enjoy a sophisticated cocktail reception, gourmet desserts, and inspiring stories shared by current students, successful alumni, board members, and esteemed community leaders. RSVP and […]  Fall Dance presents Montclair State dance majors in their classes: freshman, sophomore, junior and senior -- showcased in diverse repertory works by faculty and guest choreographers. $30.00 -  Join us for a group gallery evening with Medium Drew Cali. Tickets are a $50 minimum donation Doors open at 7pm. Must be 18+ to attend. Register today at https://forms.gle/5GZaabCeHhP89tki7 $50 | 16 events, -  ❄️ Cold Moon Full Moon Sound Bath — Release, Receive, Reset Thursday, December 4th • 8PM • Pure Bliss Yoga – Edgewater Join us for the final full moon of 2025—the radiant Cold Moon, a supermoon and a powerful time to honor closure, clarity, and new beginnings. Jim and Nicole will guide you on your […] $48.00 | 18 events, -  On Friday, December 5th River Dell High School is hosting Holiday Movie Night featuring Elf! Admission is $5 per person. There will be cash food concessions and fun activities for everyone. Movie starts at 7PM. Doors open at 6PM. You can pay cash at the door or Venmo @arlakk. If using Venmo, make sure […] $5.00  The Christmas Caper returns to the Hackensack Performing Arts Center for another year of family-friendly holiday entertainment. The show follows Mrs. Claus, Jingles, Holly, Sparky, and Santa’s elves as they work together to save Christmas. With a mix of humor, teamwork, and festive moments, it’s an outing the whole family will enjoy. A Sensory-Friendly Performance […]  Bergenstages will present Murder on the Nile, in December as part of the Bergen Community College Bergen Institute for the Creative Arts and Bergenstages theatrical performance season. The show runs from Friday, December 5 through Saturday, December 13, at the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre at Bergen’s main campus in Paramus, 400 Paramus Road. Directed by Bergen […]  Doubles for Singles Nights at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn: Meet New People, Play, and Have Fun Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn is hosting a social event designed for anyone looking to meet people in a relaxed, active setting. Doubles for Singles Night brings together pickleball, food, drinks, and music for a low-pressure way to […] -  A notable career as a recording artist, Jackson has put out more than 10 albums as a leader starting with his debut album, It's A Guitar Thing (Muse), in 1992. His most recent release, "Standards And My Songs," was Top 10 on the JazzWeek radio chart in 2022, and is his second recorded exclusively on […] $29.24 | 57 events,  WHAT: Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to cultural attractions across New York City and New Jersey on Saturday and Sunday. WHEN: Saturday, December 6th & Sunday, December 7th (+ the first full weekend of each month) WHERE: Learn something new this month with a […] -  Kick off the holiday season with us at the Hermitage's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Admission is FREE. (note: the tree lighting will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather) Saturday, December 6th starting at 4:30 Free  Bergen County Players will present a holiday staging of SPIN: The Rumpelstiltskin Musical, running December 6–21 at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, New Jersey. Performances take place Fridays at 7:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Tickets are $19 and available at bcplayers.org, by phone at […] -  Celebrate the holiday season in style at the Fort Lee Holiday Night Market! This festive community event will take place at Fort Lee Commons on Main Street, transforming the area into a winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer. You’ll find unique, handcrafted goods, including jewelry, fashion, home decor, artisanal foods, bath & beauty, kids' items, […]  Don’t miss this must-see, one-of-a-kind Bergen County holiday tradition at the Bergen County Zoo! Stroll through the zoo after dark and enjoy more than 30 dazzling, larger-than-life animal-themed lantern displays that transform the zoo into a glowing wonderland. Your ticket includes a festive train ride through the illuminated displays, offering a whole new view of […]  Step into the shimmering elegance of the Gilded Age this holiday season at the Hermitage on our beloved Candlelight Tours. $25.00  Step into the shimmering elegance of the Gilded Age this holiday season at the Hermitage on our beloved Candlelight Tours. $25.00 | 35 events,  Don’t miss Mahwah Winterfest on Sunday, December 7, with a holiday parade, community celebration, and tree lighting. The event begins at 4:00 pm at Commodore Perry Field with vendors, food, and music. The parade steps off at 5:30 pm from Fire Company 1, making its way to Commodore Perry Field, where Santa will light the […] -  I Told you sew is hosting it's first workshop event and we would love for you to join us! The theme is upcycling sentimental items into holiday gifts and décor. […] $100 -  Join Gospel Headliner, Melvin Crispell III, Soloist Taqualla Lowman, Comedians Cleftus Kassady and Chris Clark as they honor phenomenal women who inspire and empower communities with the Joyce Douglas “Crown of Grace” Award. Hosted by GL Douglas (VH1) with Liz Black (WBLS), and Comedian, Big Momma. $60 -  Don’t miss the biggest indoor Antique and Collectibles show in northern New Jersey: The Holiday Edition! Find that special antique, collectible, and/or vintage gift for those on your holiday list. The holiday show will feature a wide array of antique and vintage Christmas lawn decorations, ornaments, figurines, and much more! Held at the Wayne PAL Building, […] -  Jingle All the Way 3K brings people with and without disabilities together to kick off the holiday season! Hundreds of sprinters, joggers and strollers brave the cold in support of thousands of athletes across the state. Jingle All the Way 3K brings people with and without disabilities together to kick off the holiday season! Join […] Free -  Bergen Equestrian Center is introducing something new for the season: Holiday Photos with a Horse. Book a session and take festive pictures alongside one of the center’s gentle horses. Props will be available, including wreaths, Santa hats, and Hanukkah decorations, so you can tailor the photo to whatever you celebrate. Holiday photo sessions with the […] |
| 9 events, | 12 events, | 22 events, -  “Comic Relief Live” will return to New York City on December 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., in the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Hosted by John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver), Comic Relief’s annual benefit to build brighter futures for kids will honor Trevor Noah (comedian and best-selling author) with Comic Relief’s […] $50 | 17 events,  Tice’s Corner Marketplace in Woodcliff Lake will host its Winter Festival on Thusday, December 11, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. This holiday community shopping event includes hot cocoa, carolers, and a meet-and-greet with Santa. The event also offers an opportunity to support local businesses. The Winter Festival will be held rain or shine. Tice's Corner Marketplace […] -  On Thursday, December 11th, from 6–9 PM, Orchard Street’s independent shops will stay open late for a special Late Night Holiday Shopping Event in the Lower East Side. This historic street—once lined with apple orchards and now home to emerging designers, unique artisans, and one-of-a-kind boutiques—offers a lively, creative atmosphere for holiday browsing. Take your time after […] | 26 events, -  Judi Silvano is a Philadelphia-born singer, composer, dancer, and visual artist whose creative journey began with a dual degree in Music and Dance from Temple University. After moving to New York City in 1976, she launched a career initially in modern dance, and soon after immersed herself in the downtown jazz scene — evolving into […] $34.81 -  Jam out to this electrifying Grateful Dead tribute band. Dead heads and friends: don’t miss this fan favorite, known for their moving harmonies and high-energy blocks of music. The band’s unique renditions of timeless classics make them a must see. Cash bar will be open; tickets get you one free drink (beer/wine/canned cocktail/soft drink). $30 – $36 -  John Edward is one of the world’s most sought-after psychic mediums, author of several critically acclaimed New York Times best sellers and star of tv’s “Crossing Over With John Edward”. This is your chance to be part of a live audience with John Edward. There will be interactive Q&A sessions and messages from the other […] $86.50 – $156.50  Step into the shimmering elegance of the Gilded Age this holiday season at the Hermitage on our beloved Candlelight Tours. $25.00  Step into the shimmering elegance of the Gilded Age this holiday season at the Hermitage on our beloved Candlelight Tours. $25.00 | 48 events,  In this lively musical production of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens and his family come to the Hermitage to stage a musical performance of his beloved tale. Performances are December 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st. Tickets are $35 each and available at www.thehermitage.org/events $35.00  Doubles for Singles Nights at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn: Meet New People, Play, and Have Fun Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn is hosting a social event designed for anyone looking to meet people in a relaxed, active setting. Doubles for Singles Night brings together pickleball, food, drinks, and music for a low-pressure way to connect with […] -  Join the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey for a special end-of-year Holiday Celebration — a time to honor life, reconnect with yourself, and enter the new season with presence and joy. Facilitated by certified dance teacher Inna Shapiro, Movement Meditation is a spiritual and physical practice that reconnects us to our wholeness through free-form, conscious […] $20 – $30 Celebrate the season with the timeless enchantment of The Nutcracker, a dazzling ballet that has warmed hearts for generations. Follow young Clara on a wondrous Christmas Eve adventure as her beloved Nutcracker springs to life, bravely battles the Mouse King, and whisks her away to the shimmering Land of Sweets. Delight in Tchaikovsky’s iconic, soaring […] -  As New York Voices begin to bid farewell after nearly four decades of music-making, this holiday concert is a chance to celebrate the memories, the magic, and the music. With their signature blend of rich harmonies and jazz sophistication, the quartet revisits timeless holiday favorites and more. Come share in the spirit of the season—and […] $45 – $48 -  A musician in the New York city area for over 30 years, Ben Monder has performed with a wide variety of artists, including Jack Mcduff, Marc Mohnson, Lee Konitz, Billy Childs, Andrew Cyrille, George Garzone, Paul Motian, Maria Schneider, Louis Cole, Marshall Crenshaw and Jandek. He also contributed guitar parts to the last David Bowie […] $34.81 | 33 events, -  This Holiday Vendor Pop-Up will have an array of gift items, arts, crafts, and collectibles. We expect approximately 75 exhibitors selling an array of quality items such new items that include handbags, sports collectibles, jewelry for all ages, clothing, candles, gift items, video games, vintage jewelry, gloves & scarves, toys, perfumes, and more. This event […] Free  Step into the shimmering elegance of the Gilded Age this holiday season at the Hermitage on our beloved Candlelight Tours. $25.00 -  Get ready for a holiday rock experience like no other with Luminare Christmas! This electrifying show blends stunning visuals with reimagined Christmas classics and spirited original music to create a one-of-a-kind celebration. Led by John Blasucci the veteran keyboardist for Dennis DeYoung (STYX) and former lead keyboardist for Mannheim Steamroller. Luminare Christmas! delivers a fresh, […] $30 -  Ready to ignite your evening with an unparalleled night of iconic rock and Americana? Human Wheels, New Jersey’s premier Mellencamp Tribute Band, and Rock and Roll Fantasy are both coming to The Drew Concert Hall on Sunday, December 14th at 6:00 PM! This isn’t just a concert; it’s a celebration, showcasing more Mellencamp hits in […] $40.00  Step into the shimmering elegance of the Gilded Age this holiday season at the Hermitage on our beloved Candlelight Tours. $25.00  Celebrate the season at Demarest Farms in Hillsdale with its annual Orchard of Lights. Drive through 32 acres of stunning light displays, then stop by the farm market to warm up by the fire pit and enjoy hot cocoa and seasonal treats. Visitors can take pictures with Santa, make their own s’mores, and even listen […] -  Sunday, December 14, 2025, 2:00 pm. Kitchen gardens in the 1700's fed, healed, and clothed Early American families. The 18th century "huswife" skill set included "physicke, cookery, distillation, perfumery, the making of wool, hemp, flax, dayries, brewing, baking," and, of course - gardening. Growing plants both Native American and from their homelands, these women turned their […] $5.00 Celebrate the season with the timeless enchantment of The Nutcracker, a dazzling ballet that has warmed hearts for generations. Follow young Clara on a wondrous Christmas Eve adventure as her beloved Nutcracker springs to life, bravely battles the Mouse King, and whisks her away to the shimmering Land of Sweets. Delight in Tchaikovsky’s iconic, soaring […] |
| 15 events,  Chabad of Englewood will host a community Chanukah celebration on Monday, December 15, at Englewood City Hall, 2-10 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey. The celebration begins at 4:30 pm and brings together music, traditional holiday treats, and holiday family fun. This year’s event features a special performance by world-renowned American-Israeli rapper Nissim […]  Join the community for the Annual Teaneck Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration on Monday, December 15 at the Teaneck Municipal Green, 818 Teaneck Road in Teaneck, New Jersey! This […]  Join the Chanukah celebration at City Hall in Fair Lawn! A giant outdoor menorah will be lit, accompanied by music, dancing, hot chocolate, fresh donuts, Chanukah gelt, and holiday fun. […] | 17 events,  Bergen County Hanukkah & Menorah Lighting Ceremony December 16, 2025 • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm One Bergen County Plaza The community is invited to attend the Bergen County Hanukkah […] | 12 events, | 15 events,  MCM and Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County are hosting a special holiday shopping event inviting the community to embrace the spirit of giving while supporting affordable housing initiatives for families in Northern New Jersey. The event will take place on Thursday, December 18th, at the MCM boutique in Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ. Guests […]  The Bergen County Players will bring a fresh take on a holiday classic with a special “mash-up” production that combines Philip Van Doren Stern’s original It’s a Wonderful Life with the Lux […] | 19 events, -  Westfield Community Concert Band presents its 36th Annual Holiday Concert with special guests, the Edison School Broadway Singers, featuring holiday favorites, including The Nutcracker, Sleigh Ride, A Christmas Festival, Fanfare […]  Step into the shimmering elegance of the Gilded Age this holiday season at the Hermitage on our beloved Candlelight Tours. $25.00 -  Celebrate the magic of the Christmas season with the Newark Academy, presented by Julius Tolentino. Join us for a heartwarming evening filled with festive melodies, classical treasures, and joyful performances […] $27.58 -  Santa Claus will be making his annual stop at the Mahwah Museum on Friday, December 19th! Our gallery and the model railroad will be open from 6:00-8:00 pm, and Santa […] Free – $5.00  Step into the shimmering elegance of the Gilded Age this holiday season at the Hermitage on our beloved Candlelight Tours. $25.00  Temple Emeth in Teaneck will host its annual Chanukah Dinner on Friday, December 19, at 6:00 pm, followed by a Shabbat service at 7:30 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring […] | 28 events, -  GCC on Elm Ave is hosting its 8th Annual Christmas Party, and you’re invited! Join us for a night full of fun, laughter, and festive cheer. 🌟 🎁 FREE admission […] Free -  Lorrimer Sanctuary will host a Winter Solstice gathering to mark the shortest day of the year. The event includes a bonfire, a solstice spiral, and a moment for participants to […] -  Celebrate culture, community, and creativity at the annual Kwanzaa Family Festival & Marketplace at NJPAC! For over 25 years, the festival has offered family-friendly activities that embody the seven principles of […] - Friendly in-house tournament with two levels 3.0-3.5 and 3.5-4.0. Members will be encouraged to bring canned goods which will be donated to local food banks/pantries. First place winners in each […] $35 – $80 | 24 events,  Rolling Stone once called Darlene Love “one of the greatest singers of all time,” and her voice remains a defining soundtrack of the holiday season. Known for timeless hits including He’s a Rebel, The Boy I’m Gonna Marry, Wait ’Til My Bobby Gets Home, and He’s Sure the Boy I Love, Love is also forever […]  Step into the shimmering elegance of the Gilded Age this holiday season at the Hermitage on our beloved Candlelight Tours. $25.00  Adults and families with children ages 4 and up are invited to welcome the new season with a guided night hike at Tenafly Nature Center, followed by a campfire and s’mores. The program takes place outdoors, so be sure to dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free for […] |
| 5 events, | 4 events, | 5 events, | 10 events, | 6 events,  The community is invited to a Kwanzaa observance celebration in Teaneck on Sunday, December 28, beginning at 4:00 pm inside Council Chambers, located at 818 Teaneck Road. Learn about the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, and then head over to the Teaneck Municipal Green at 5:00 pm to light the Kinara. Following the lighting, stay for […] | ||
| 10 events, -  Celebrate Westwood will host its seventh annual Westwood (Early) New Year’s Eve Celebration on Wednesday, December 31, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Veterans Park in Westwood. The early evening celebration features a high-energy DJ, and festive “snow” flurries created by professional snow machines. As the event builds toward its finale, snow squall conditions are […]  Looking for a fun, easygoing way to ring in the new year? Comedian Josh Firestine headlines a special New Year’s Eve Comedy Show at Bananas Comedy Club with two sets — 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Josh Firestine is a stand-up comedian, writer, and on-air talent for Louder with Crowder, one of the most-watched conservative comedy and […]  Looking for a fun, easygoing way to ring in the new year? Comedian Josh Firestine headlines a special New Year’s Eve Comedy Show at Bananas Comedy Club with two sets — 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Josh Firestine is a stand-up comedian, writer, and on-air talent for Louder with Crowder, one of the most-watched conservative comedy and […] | 6 events, | 3 events, -  Full Moon Sound Bath & Restorative Yoga with Jim & Zeni Pure Bliss Yoga – Edgewater Studio January 3 @ 8:00pm Bask in the radiance of the Wolf Full Moon (a Supermoon!) as you are immersed in a symphony of healing vibrations and gentle gong waves. This evening invites you to slow down, soften, and […] $48.00 |
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