Best Things to Do in Ridgewood – Restaurants & Attractions

Best Things to Do in Ridgewood
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Discover the best things to do in Ridgewood, NJ!

From a wide variety of restaurants and shops in downtown Ridgewood to beautiful Saddle River County Park, which features a dog park and a six-mile-long path for walking, running and biking, this list covers Ridgewood’s best events, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities.

🔹 Popular Restaurants and Bars – Steel Wheel Tavern, Felina, Park West Tavern, Cafe 37, Roots Steakhouse, The Office, Shumi, Village Green, Pardis Persian Grill, S. Egidio, Cravings, Raymonds
🔹 Top Attractions – The Schoolhouse Museum, Graydon Pool
🔹 Outdoor Adventures – Saddle River County Park’s Wild Duck Pond Area
🔹 Upcoming Events – the Ridgewood Memorial Day Run, summer concerts at the Kasschau Memorial Shell and outdoor movies at Van Neste Square 

Whether you’re searching for “things to do in Ridgewood this weekend,” kid-friendly activities or seasonal events, we’ve got you covered. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and plan your perfect day trip or night out in Ridgewood!

Best Things to Do in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood Calendar of Events

 

NJ Events Calendar

Daffodil Festival & Earth Day Fair

Memorial Park Van Nest Square, Ridgewood, NJ, United States

The special event includes a petting zoo, green educational displays, music, and the costumed Daffy Dog Parade. There will be information about conservation, water quality and how to minimize flooding.

Free

Spring Marketplace

Memorial Square Park Van Neste Square, Ridgewood, NJ, United States

After a successful Fall Marketplace, vendors are returning for spring shopping.  

The Ridgewood Run

Veterans Memorial Field 156-158 Northern Parkway, Ridgewood, NJ, United States

The Ridgewood Run® is a spirited day of multiple outdoor running events promoting health, wellness, family and community. It is produced by the North Jersey Masters Running Club, a not-for-profit […]

$20.00

 

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