MEDIA ADVISORY:
December 10, 2025

MEDIA CONTACT:
Derek Sands
DSands@BergenCountyNJ.gov

BERGEN’S WINTER WONDERLAND CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND WITH LIVE MUSIC AND FAMILY FUN

Third weekend features performances by a youth chorale, School of Rock, and blues/rock ensemble

PARAMUS, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners invite residents and visitors back to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland for its third weekend of seasonal celebrations.

Northern New Jersey’s premier winter destination continues to offer a festive lineup of activities for all ages. Guests can enjoy live music, open-air ice skating, bumper cars, food trucks, craft vendors, and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus—all set within the holiday ambiance of Van Saun County Park.

This weekend’s music lineup showcases outstanding local talent, including a youth chorale performing folk and holiday classics, the high-energy sounds of School of Rock, and a blues and rock ’n’ roll band to close out the weekend.

Performances this weekend include:

  • Friday, December 12, 6PM – Genesis Chorale (Folk, Sacred, Holiday)
  • Saturday, December 13, 3-5PM – Bach2Rock (Rock)
  • Sunday, December 14, 2-4PM – The Jersey Swamp Cats (Blues & Rock n’ Roll)

Residents and visitors are encouraged to make Winter Wonderland part of their holiday tradition. Tickets are available online at www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com or can be purchased on site.

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

Season: November 28 – January 4

Standard Hours:
Fridays: 4 PM – 9 PM
Saturdays: 11 AM – 9 PM
Sundays: 11 AM – 7 PM

Special Schedules:
Select Monday/Wednesday public skating sessions

Christmas Eve (12/24): 11 AM – 6 PM
New Year’s Eve (12/31): 11 AM – 6 PM
December 26 – January 1: 11 AM – 9 PM
Closed Christmas Day (12/25)

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland Sponsors
Bergen County’s 10th 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 DepartmentThe 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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