FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 23, 2025

MEDIA CONTACT:
Derek Sands
DSands@BergenCountyNJ.gov

BERGEN COUNTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND OPEN DAILY STARTING DECEMBER 26^TH

PARAMUS, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department  are thrilled to announce that Bergen County Winter Wonderland, will be open daily starting Friday, December 26^th through Sunday, January 4!

Celebrate the magic of winter in Northern New Jersey as the region’s favorite family destination continues to shine. Spend the weekend enjoying live music, gliding across the openair ice rink, spinning through bumper car rides, tasting treats from local food trucks, and discovering handcrafted goods from artisan vendors.

This weekend also features a special community celebration: a Kinara lighting on December 28 at 5:30 PM!

The live music lineup for the week includes a variety of local Bergen artists and musicians that are sure to entertain.

Performances this week:

• Friday, December 26, 6PM – Sharp Edge(Rock ‘n Roll)
  • Special Guest, 3PM – Scott Reddin (Crowd-Interactive DJ)
• Saturday, December 27, 2-4PM – Flash Gordon & Debra Dynamite (Rockabilly)
• Sunday, December 28, 2-4PM – Mad Slap Tones(Vintage Rock n’ Roll)
  • Kinara Lighting Ceremony, 5:30PM
• Monday, December 29, 5-7PM – Bach to Rock (Rock)
• Tuesday, December 30, 6-8PM – Slippery Chickens (Vintage Rock n’ Roll)
• Wednesday, December 31, 1-3PM – Ed Carr Acoustic Duo
• Friday, January 2, 5-7PM – Ampliphy (Rock)
• Saturday, January 3, 2-5PM – Ninety to Zero (90’s-2000’s Rock)
• Sunday, January 4, 2-4PM – The Buzz NJ (Rock & Pop)

We invite residents and visitors alike to join in the celebration and make Winter Wonderland a part of their holiday tradition!

You can get your tickets by heading to our website, www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com, or by purchasing tickets in person.

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland Hours of Operation and Upcoming Events

December 26 through January 4

The hours of operation are 11:00am–9:00pm every day, except for select days (see below). Winter Wonderland will have adjusted hours on New Year’s Eve (12/31) and operate 11am–6pm. Winter Wonderland will also have adjusted hours for the following days: Friday, January 2 (4:00pm-9:00pm) & Sunday, January 4 (11:00am-7:00pm).

Prices

ALL ACCESS (admission, skating, and one carousel ticket)

• $20 + online service fee
• Seniors, Veterans, & Active Military: $10 + online service fee

Regular Admission:

• $10 + online service fee
• Seniors, Veterans, & Active Military: $5 + online service fee
• Age 3 & under: FREE

Additional skating sessions:

• $10 + online service fee

Other Amenities:

• Carousel ticket: $2

Train ticket (only available 11am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday): $2

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland Sponsors
Bergen County’s 10^th Anniversary of Winter Wonderland presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is sponsored by Ahead, Allan Briteway Electrical Utility Contractors, ANA Painting, the Bergen County Education Association, Bruno and Associates, Care Plus, Connect One Bank, DARCARS, Digital Voice Media. Giacorp, Kearny Bank, Maverick Building Services, Millennium Communications Group, MRA International, Neglia Engineering, Orange and Rockland Electric, & Tilcon. For additional sponsorship opportunities please email DSands@BergenCountyNJ.gov.

About the Bergen County Parks Department
The Bergen County Parks Department provides 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 a nationally accredited zoo, six golf courses, 21 parks, two horseback riding areas, an environmental center and nine historic sites.

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