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Bergen County's Winter Wonderland continues this weekend with Menorah Lighting and more live music

Join them as they light the Menorah to celebrate Hannukah, and stay for the great live music performances, from rock, to Americana, and a trip across the pond with a Beatles tribute band

originally published: 12/17/2025


(PARAMUS, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department are thrilled to welcome visitors back for Bergen County Winter Wonderland's fourth weekend of the season!

Celebrate the spirit of winter in Northern New Jersey as the county's premier family destination continues to shine. Guests can enjoy live music throughout the weekend, glide across the open‑air ice rink, spin and slide in the bumper cars, savor treats from local food trucks, browse handcrafted goods from artisan vendors, and meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus during their final full weekend on site.

This weekend also features a special community celebration: a Menorah lighting on December 20 at 7:00pm, accompanied by a performance from the Young People's Chorus at Thurnauer.

The live music lineup brings an exciting mix of styles, including a Beatles tribute bandAmericana and country performances, and a finale of classic rock to keep the energy high all weekend long.

You can get your tickets by heading to www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com, or by purchasing tickets in person.




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Performances this weekend include:

Friday, December 19 @ 6:00pm – London's Calling (Beatles Tribute Band)

Saturday, December 20 from 2:00pm-4:00pm – Acoustic Rosewood (Americana, Country, Bluegrass)

     Menorah Lighting Ceremony @ 7:00pm – The Young People's Chorus at Thurnauer

Sunday, December 21 from 2:00pm-4:00pm – Warning Track (Rock Classics)

Bergen County invites residents and visitors alike to join in the celebration and make Winter Wonderland a part of their holiday tradition!




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Bergen County's Winter Wonderland Hours of Operation  

Season runs now through January 4, 2026

Standard Hours: Fridays from 4:00pm - 9:00pm; Saturdays from 11:00am - 9:00pm; and Sundays from 11:00am - 7:00pm.


Special Schedules: Select Monday/Wednesday public skating sessions

Christmas Eve (12/24) from 11:00am – 6:00pm

New Year's Eve (12/31) from 11:00am – 6:00pm

December 26 – January 1 from 11:00am – 9:00pm

Closed – Christmas Day (12/25)

Bergen County's 10th Anniversary of Winter Wonderland presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is sponsored by Ahead, Allan Briteway Electrical Utility Contractors, ANA Painting, the Bergen County Education Association, Bruno and Associates, Care Plus, Connect One Bank, DARCARS, Digital Voice Media. Giacorp, Kearny Bank, Maverick Building Services, Millennium Communications Group, MRA International, Neglia Engineering, Orange and Rockland Electric, & Tilcon. For additional sponsorship opportunities please email [email protected].

The Bergen County Parks Department provides 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 a nationally accredited zoo, six golf courses, 21 parks, two horseback riding areas, an environmental center and nine historic sites.




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