Winter Wonderland Returns To Bergen County With Ice Skating, Carousel, Vendors And More

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — "Winter Wonderland," a group of events and attractions, returns to Van Saun Park in Bergen County starting this weekend for the 10th year. It runs through early January.

This year's Winter Wonderland will include ticketed ice skating, bumper cars, a carousel, a train, concerts, a beer garden, vendors, and a new attraction, Let it GLOW! A Holiday Lantern Spectacular.

There will also be special events including a tree lighting and menorah lighting in December.

Winter Wonderland opens at noon this Friday. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, members of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department are expected to cut the ribbon at 4 p.m.

The parks division referred to Winter Wonderland as "North Jersey’s premier destination for holiday family fun."

What's Included

The events run on most Fridays through Sundays into early January, and every day during the last week in December. The calendar is here.

All-access tickets for Winter Wonderland are $20 (seniors, veterans, and active military pay $10 plus an online service fee), but they're only $10 for general admission, plus an online service fee ($5 for seniors, veterans, military). Kids age 3 and under are free.

There are additional fees for various extras and attractions including skate rental, bumper cars, train rides, and the carousel.

Winter Wonderland is open Fridays from 4-9, Saturdays from 11-9, and Sundays 11-7. The ice rink is open Monday and Tuesdays 3-9 for now. The hours will be adjusted for holiday weekends.

The address is Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus.

For full Winter Wonderland hours, dates, fees, ticket information, and the 2025–2026 event schedule, visit www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com.