St. Nicholas Day at Vander Ende-Onderdonk House
Guests can explore the seasonally decorated museum grounds and visit the tent for photos with St. Nicholas. The event includes singing, a tree lighting, holiday market offerings, and free goody bags with take-home crafts for children. Mulled cider and other holiday treats are available for purchase.
What to Expect
Outdoor holiday celebration with St. Nicholas visits, crafts, and tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Ridgewood
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Greater Ridgewood Historical Society
Food & Drink
Mulled cider, holiday treats, and other refreshments are available for purchase.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-focused
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $5.00 general admission; children and members free. – Get tickets
- Hours: Noon - 4 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Reserve General or Children’s tickets for every person in your party, since adults and children all need tickets.
- Enter through the Onderdonk Avenue Gate, the specified entrance, to access the event grounds.
- Dress for outdoor conditions, as the celebration takes place outdoors, including seasonal displays and photos in a tent.
- Arrive before the 3:45 p.m. last-entry cutoff, since entry ends before the event’s 4 p.m. closing.
- Consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy or gift for a child ages 1 through 18 to support the local family drive.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year the whole event is held outdoors in the Onderdonk Backyard because of construction in the museum.
- The 104th Police Precinct collects new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children ages 1 through 18 for families at Summerfield Family Residence.
- Members of the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society get in free.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at St. Nicholas Day?
The grounds are decorated for the season. There are photos with St. Nicholas in the tent, plus singing, a tree lighting and a holiday market. You can also hear the legend that Clement Moore made famous.
Do the kids get anything?
Yes. Children get a free goody bag with a craft to take home.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. Mulled cider, holiday treats and other refreshments are sold on site.
Can we bring a toy to donate?
Yes. The 104th Police Precinct's Community Affairs team will collect new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children ages 1 through 18. The donations go to families at Summerfield Family Residence.
Which entrance do we use, and is any of it indoors?
Enter at the Onderdonk Avenue Gate. Construction in the museum means this year's event is held entirely outdoors in the Onderdonk Backyard.
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