Want some winter holiday cheer? Here are some family-friendly events in North Jersey

Daniel Galioto, NorthJersey.com
Updated ·2 min read

The winter holiday season is upon us! Celebrate the season with these family-friendly events in North Jersey.

Bergen County

Paramus

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland returns to Van Saun County Park through Jan. 1 with open air ice skating, ice bumper cars, a heated hospitality tent, games, activities, food trucks, an indoor/outdoor beer and wine garden, live holiday music, and rides on the iconic carousel. Hours of operation are 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. The ice rink will be open for skating from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday and Wednesdays. Closed on Christmas. All access price (admission, skating and carousel) is $20; general admission $10.

Let it GLOW! A Holiday Lantern Spectacular at the Bergen County Zoo through Jan. 14, featuring traditional Chinese lanterns with a modern twist, including hand-painted structures that celebrate culture, animals, and the warmth of the holidays. The event also has train rides and fire pits, and there will be s’mores kits available in the gift shop. Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Closed on Christmas; Open every day from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Adults $18; children $9.

Essex County

Glen Ridge

On Dec. 12 at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Glen Ridge Police Department, Department of Public Works and Volunteer Ambulance Squad, and the Montclair Fire Department will escort Santa around town to wave hello to everyone. Follow glenridgepd on Facebook for exact locations.

Passaic County

Bloomingdale

The Holiday Stroll in the Park from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at Sloan Park on Main Street will include s'mores, hot chocolate, Santa, Victorian carolers, horse and carriage rides, and more.

Totowa

Spread holiday cheer at the Third Annual Christmas Caroling Around the Borough Trolley Ride on Dec. 17 at your choice of 6, 7 or 8 p.m. Trolley pickup is in the parking lot behind the library. Trolleys are limited to 28 people. Register at parksrec.egov.com/totowa. Contact recreation director Mark Monteyne at 201-803-6111.

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