Ridgewood Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Ridgewood and surrounding areas
Ridgewood invites visitors to celebrate the festive season along Myrtle Avenue and around the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House with quaint holiday activities and community markets. Experience seasonal tours, browse Christmas markets, and attend St. Nicholas Day at Vander Ende-Onderdonk House for historic holiday programming. With neighborhood light displays, festive events, and family-friendly Santa visits, Ridgewood offers a warm collection of things to do that spotlight local artisans and seasonal traditions throughout the holiday season.
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Christmas Shows
19 events100th anniversary of the iconic Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Markets
19 eventsIconic luxury hotel holiday experience
Christmas Parties
13 eventsAnnual Christmas celebration for NYPD Honor Legion members.
Christmas Lights
11 eventsIconic Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center
Christmas Activities
37 eventsIconic holiday celebrations and Santa visits at Macy's stores.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
(New York)
Iconic Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center
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Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
(New York)
100th anniversary of the iconic Christmas Spectacular
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Holidays at The Plaza
(New York)
Iconic luxury hotel holiday experience
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Times Square New Year's Eve 2025
(New York)
Iconic New Year's Eve Ball Drop ceremony
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Andrea Bocelli in Concert
(New York)
Live performance by acclaimed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.
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Macy's Santaland
(New York)
Iconic holiday celebrations and Santa visits at Macy's stores.
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Ridgewood Christmas Events Map
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Christmas Events Road Trips & Weekend Getaways
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Ridgewood Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include Winterfest at Memorial Park and Downtown for the Holidays, both featuring music, lights, and family activities.
Ridgewood is known for its tree lighting ceremony, holiday window decorating contest, and festive parades that bring the community together each December.
The Demarest area and Van Neste Square are especially popular for Christmas lights, but many residential neighborhoods also feature festive displays.
Christmas markets and local makers are often found in downtown Ridgewood, especially during the holiday season at events like Downtown for the Holidays.
Free activities include viewing Christmas lights, attending tree lighting ceremonies, and visiting holiday markets. Many events are open to all and require no admission.
Families with kids enjoy Winterfest, Santa visits, hayrides, and the holiday parade. These events are designed to be fun and accessible for children of all ages.