Ice Skating, Bumper Cars, More: See Bergen County 'Winter Wonderland' Lineup This Weekend

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — The two-month-long "Winter Wonderland" in Bergen County's Van Saun Park kicked off again just before Thanksgiving and offers live music, ice skating, bumper cars, a wine and beer garden, and holiday events.

Some events require tickets (see links below).

The events include: outdoor ice skating, ice bumper cars, children’s activities, a beer and wine garden, and live musical entertainment.

There are also new features this year: The Bergen Winter Wonderland’s Holiday Tap Takeover, highlighting local Bergen County breweries, and the Winter Craft Village, which will feature local craft vendors.

The county urges residents to "ditch the toll and congestion tax" by staying in North Jersey to skate and play, rather than heading into New York. They noted that the grounds are twice as big as Bryant Park.

This year's Winter Wonderland is presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and other sponsores.

Live Music, Skating, And Tree Lighting

Here are some of the bands and events this weekend, Dec. 13-15:

Friday

7 p.m.: AMPED (Rock cover band)

Bergen’s Holiday Tap Takeover: 4-9 p.m. Brix City Brewing

Saturday

2 p.m.: Warning Track (Classic rock cover band)

Bergen’s Holiday Tap Takeover: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. – Brix City Brewing

Sunday

Live Music:

4 p.m.: BergenPAC (Broadway Youth Ensemble)

Bergen’s Holiday Tap Takeover: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. – Brix City Brewing

Other Events

• Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – This Saturday, moved from Dec. 7. Tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m.

• Menorah Lighting Ceremony – Dec. 28, 6:30-7 p.m.

• Kinara Lighting Ceremony – Dec. 29 at 5:30-6 p.m.

Ice Skating And Santa Photos

Winter Wonderland offers ice skating on select weekdays. Visit www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com for the full schedule and tickets.

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.

The North Pole runs through late January on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The hours change each day; check them here: www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com

About Winter Wonderland

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at Van Saun County Park is in its 9th season and has more than 30,000 visitors each year, the county said.

"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," county officials wrote. "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."

For sponsorship opportunities, email DSands@BergenCountyNJ.gov.