Ridgewood Guild's Winterfest
Visitors can enjoy music, admire ice sculptures, and listen to storytelling with a Guild elf. Children can meet Santa to take a photo, and families can ride a hayride or trackless train. Food trucks, cookies, candy canes, and hot cocoa are also available throughout the park.
What to Expect
Free festival featuring ice sculptures, Santa visits, and train rides.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Ridgewood
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
The Ridgewood Guild
Food & Drink
Food and drink include Ben & Jerry’s hot cocoa, Treat Me Sweet cookies, candy canes, and food-truck offerings.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission. Hayride and train ride tickets are 2/$5.00 and can be used for each.
- Hours: 12:00–3:00 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Get ride tickets for the hayride and trackless train when you arrive, since each ticket can be used on either ride.
- Winterfest goes ahead rain or shine, so dress for whatever the late-November weather brings in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.
- Come hungry, because food trucks, Ben & Jerry's hot cocoa, Treat Me Sweet cookies and candy canes are all part of the afternoon.
- Line up for a picture with Santa, who is there to welcome all the children at Winterfest.
- Stop for storytelling with one of the Guild elves and walk past the ice sculptures, both included with free admission.
Special Events & Promotions
- Hayride and trackless train rides take separate tickets, and each ticket works on either ride
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Winterfest good for kids?
Yes, it's billed as fun for the whole family. Santa comes to welcome all the children, and you can get a picture with him.
What is there to do?
There's music, ice sculptures and storytelling with one of the Guild elves. There's also a hayride and a trackless train.
What food and drinks are there?
Ben & Jerry's hot cocoa, Treat Me Sweet cookies, candy canes and food trucks.
Do the hayride and train need tickets?
Yes. Rides take separate tickets, and each ticket works on either the hayride or the trackless train.
What happens if it rains?
Winterfest goes ahead rain or shine.
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