ADVISORY:

December 18, 2024

MEDIA CONTACT:

Derek Sands

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ADVISORY – PARAMUS – WEEKEND

WINTER WONDERLAND NOW OPEN DAILY STARTING FRIDAY

Stay Local for NJ’s Premier Destination for Winter Family Fun

See Below for Weekend Live Performance Schedule, Holiday Tap Takeover, and Other Upcoming Events

PARAMUS, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department invite you back to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at Van Saun County Park for another weekend packed with winter holiday fun for the whole family!

Starting this Friday, December 20^th, Winter Wonderland will be open daily through January 1^st.* You no longer must wait for the weekend to enjoy your favorite food trucks, excellent brews, or a meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Claus before Christmas. Don’t miss your chance, we’ll see you there!

*Closed December 25^th for Christmas

North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun is double the footprint of Bryant Park!

Visit Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652, for outdoor ice skating, Blitzen’s Bumper Cars, children’s activities, a beer and wine garden, live musical entertainment, and more!

New this year, experience even more winter wonder with Bergen’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Tap Takeover, showcasing local Bergen County breweries, and the Winter Craft Village, featuring local craft vendors and small businesses.

Weekend schedule for December 20 – December 22

Friday, December 20

Live Music:

6-7:30 PM – Tri-M Music Honor Society from Bergenfield High School

Bergen’s Holiday Tap Takeover:

4-9 PM – Hackensack Brewing Co.

Saturday, December 21

Live Music:

1-4 PM – Blank Check Fiasco (Rock Cover Band)

Bergen’s Holiday Tap Takeover:

11 AM-9 PM – Hackensack Brewing Co.

Sunday, December 22

Live Music:

2-4 PM – Acoustic Rosewood (Bluegrass, Country, Blues, Americana, and Rock Cover Band)

Bergen’s Holiday Tap Takeover:

11 AM-7 PM – Hackensack Brewing Co.

The Fun Doesn’t Stop After the Weekend! Visit “The Rink” at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland on Select Weekdays!

Ice skating sessions at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland are available on select weekdays! Visit www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com for full schedule and hours.

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland!

Santa and Mrs. Claus are available for photos in the “North Pole” during all operating hours of Winter Wonderland.

Hours of Operation

OPEN November 29 through January 26

The hours of operation are Fridays, 4 PM–9 PM; Saturdays, 11 AM–9 PM; and Sundays, 11 AM–7 PM. The Rink will be open for skating on select weekdays. Winter Wonderland will have adjusted hours on Christmas Eve (12/24) and New Year’s Eve (12/31) and operate 11 AM–6 PM. From December 26–December 30, Winter Wonderland will operate daily from 11 AM–9 PM. Winter Wonderland will be closed on Christmas (12/25).

Visit www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com for ticket pricing and the full 2024-2025 Event Calendar.

Upcoming events

•           Menorah Lighting Ceremony – Saturday, December 28 at 6:30-7 PM
•           Kinara Lighting Ceremony – Sunday, December 29 at 5:30-6 PM

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland is North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun! Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at Van Saun County Park is in its 9^th season and draws over 30,000 visitors annually for holiday fun and community spirit. This year, the event introduces an exciting Winter Craft Village with local craft vendors, Blitzen’s Bumper Cars (previously Ice Bumper Cars), and weekly live musical entertainment. Set amidst dazzling decorations and a towering 40-foot Christmas Tree, guests can enjoy outdoor ice skating, games, and a cozy beer and wine garden. Winter Wonderland has become a cherished tradition, uniting Bergen County’s 70 municipalities and showcasing year-round access to the Bergen County Parks System.

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland is sponsored by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Digital Voice Network, Allan Briteway Electrical Utility Contractors, Bruno & Associates, NorthJersey.com/USA Today Network, Monster Tree Service of Northern NJ, Neglia Group, ANA Painting, Orange and Rockland Electric, Doyle Alliance Group, Tilcon NY, Millenium Communications Group, Maverick Building Services, Patcher Orthodontics, Hall Construction Company, MRA International, Care Plus New Jersey, Smart Stitch LLC, Giacorp Contracting, Connect One Bank, and Mazzer Plumbing. For additional sponsorship opportunities, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

About the Bergen County Parks Department

The Bergen County Parks Department is dedicated to providing 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 an enchanting community zoo, six golf courses, 21 parks, two horseback riding areas, an environmental center, and nine historic sites.# # #