Things To Do in Ridgefield Park, NJ

OBSERVANCE DAY -INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

Ridgefield Park 4th of July Morning Ceremonies

Memorial Plaza, Euclid Ave & Mt. Vernon St, Ridgefield Park

Fourth of July morning ceremonies beginning at 7:30 AM with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Memorial Plaza, followed by a flag raising ceremony by Boy and Girl Scouts at 7:45 AM, and a Fire Department and Emergency Units review at 8:00 AM.

Ridgefield Park Baby & Youth Parade

Poplar Street & Euclid Avenue, Ridgefield Park

Annual children's parade stepping off at 9:00 AM at Poplar Street and Euclid Avenue. Kids participate by walking, pushing decorated carriages, riding floats or bicycles. Prizes awarded. Register online at the Ridgefield Park 4th of July Committee website.

Ridgefield Park 4th of July Civic Parade

Preston Street & Hudson Avenue, Ridgefield Park

Main civic parade stepping off at 11:30 AM at Preston Street and Hudson Avenue, led by a community-selected Grand Marshal. Features fraternal organizations, youth groups, marching bands, and community visitors.

Baby Storytime!

Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Join Ms. Ariel in this special storytime for infants to 2-year-olds! This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, and socialization with other young babies. Registration is REQUIRED for each participating child.

Monster Writing Club for Kids! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Join Ms. Ariel in writing your very own monster story! Learn how to create your monster and write its story from start to finish! For children in grades 2-5 Registration Required

Toddler Playtime!

Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Have some free-play fun, complete with toys and new friends! For children aged 0-5. Registration is required. Please Note: Cedar Street has street cleaning on Tuesday morning. If you are driving, give yourself extra time to find parking. *NOTE: 1 Registration per Child Attending the Event/Program Please register under the CHILD'S NAME!

Mini Makers Art Class!

Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Let your little artist’s creativity shine! In this preschool art class, little learners make simple crafts and colorful projects! Children will practice shapes, explore colors, and build import ant skills like tracing and using scissors. It’s the perfect place for tiny hands to make big masterpieces! For children Ages 2 - 5 Registration is REQUIRED for each participating child! Week 1:

Teen Tuesdays: Paint & Sip

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Teens will be shown step by step how to paint a seasonal painting. Supplies and refreshments will be provided. For teens in grades 7th-12th. Registration is required.

Computers 1-1 for Beginners

Ridgefield Park - Reference Room

Looking for help setting up an email account? Unsure how to use Microsoft Word? Interested in learning more about Google Drive? Then register for our computer classes! Sign up to meet one-on-one with Hayley, the Young Adult/Reference Librarian, to learn more how to make the most of the most commonly used technology, including: Email How to create an account How to compose an email How to reply to

Preschool Pals Storytime! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

This storytime is developed specially for children ages 2 - 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy an hour of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Registration is REQUIRED for each participating child.

Crafty Nights for Kids! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Enjoy creating seasonal crafts with Ms. Teresa! For children in grades K-6. Registration is REQUIRED for all participating children due to LIMITED SUPPLIES. June 24th, 2026 : Toilet Paper Roll Macaw Craft July 1st, 2026 : Q-Tip Painted Fireworks Craft July 8th, 2026 : Shark Headband Craft July 15th, 2026 : Ice Cream Bookmarks Craft July 22nd, 2026 : Egg Carton Whale Craft July 29th, 2026 : Brown P

Saltwater Country

Amphitheater at Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park

Country & Pop. Free outdoor concert at 7:00pm. Bergen County Concerts in the Park 2026 series.

Grab & Go Crafts for Kids!

Ridgefield Park - Children's Department

Stop by the children's department for a pre-cut Grab & Go craft! No registration required, but while supplies last. June 25: July 9: July 23:

Zoophoria: Animal Show for Kids! - Registration Required, Space Limited

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Meet a variety of creatures like reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates! Get hands-on and learn some amazing facts about their diet, habitat, and behavior! Thursday, July 9 th , 2026 6:00 P.M. - 6:45 P.M. Registration is REQUIRED for each child attending the eve nt!

Positive Actions for Kids with NJ4S! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

This program helps learners grow big hearts, strong minds, and kind habits. Through stories and hands-on activities, children explore who they are, how they feel, and how their actions affect themselves and others. Each week introduces simple, positive lessons about making good choices, showing respect, solving problems, and building confidence. For children grades 2-4

Dinosaur Adoption and Storytime! - Registration Required, Supplies Limited

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Join us for a special dinosaur storytime and adopt your own dinosaur! Registration is REQUIRED for each participating child due to limited supplies.

Baby Storytime!

Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Join Ms. Ariel in this special storytime for infants to 2-year-olds! This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, and socialization with other young babies. Registration is REQUIRED for each participating child.

Monster Writing Club for Kids! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Join Ms. Ariel in writing your very own monster story! Learn how to create your monster and write its story from start to finish! For children in grades 2-5 Registration Required

Toddler Playtime!

Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Have some free-play fun, complete with toys and new friends! For children aged 0-5. Registration is required. Please Note: Cedar Street has street cleaning on Tuesday morning. If you are driving, give yourself extra time to find parking. *NOTE: 1 Registration per Child Attending the Event/Program Please register under the CHILD'S NAME!

Mini Makers Art Class!

Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Let your little artist’s creativity shine! In this preschool art class, little learners make simple crafts and colorful projects! Children will practice shapes, explore colors, and build import ant skills like tracing and using scissors. It’s the perfect place for tiny hands to make big masterpieces! For children Ages 2 - 5 Registration is REQUIRED for each participating child! Week 1:

Teen Tuesdays: Mug Decorating

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Stop by the library to design your very own coffee mug! For grades 7-12. Registration is required.

Computers 1-1 for Beginners

Ridgefield Park - Reference Room

Looking for help setting up an email account? Unsure how to use Microsoft Word? Interested in learning more about Google Drive? Then register for our computer classes! Sign up to meet one-on-one with Hayley, the Young Adult/Reference Librarian, to learn more how to make the most of the most commonly used technology, including: Email How to create an account How to compose an email How to reply to

Preschool Pals Storytime! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

This storytime is developed specially for children ages 2 - 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy an hour of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Registration is REQUIRED for each participating child.

Crafty Nights for Kids! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Enjoy creating seasonal crafts with Ms. Teresa! For children in grades K-6. Registration is REQUIRED for all participating children due to LIMITED SUPPLIES. June 24th, 2026 : Toilet Paper Roll Macaw Craft July 1st, 2026 : Q-Tip Painted Fireworks Craft July 8th, 2026 : Shark Headband Craft July 15th, 2026 : Ice Cream Bookmarks Craft July 22nd, 2026 : Egg Carton Whale Craft July 29th, 2026 : Brown P

La Caribeña

Amphitheater at Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park

Salsa, Merengue & Cumbia. Free outdoor concert at 7:00pm. Bergen County Concerts in the Park 2026 series.

Movie Matinee

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Tea, Coffee, and sweets will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. No Registration is Required. Movies are subject to change.

Teen Thursdays: Crochet Club

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Stop by the library to work on your own crochet project! Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

Positive Actions for Kids with NJ4S! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

This program helps learners grow big hearts, strong minds, and kind habits. Through stories and hands-on activities, children explore who they are, how they feel, and how their actions affect themselves and others. Each week introduces simple, positive lessons about making good choices, showing respect, solving problems, and building confidence. For children grades 2-4

Swingadelic

Amphitheater at Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park

Swing. Free outdoor concert at 7:00pm. Bergen County Concerts in the Park 2026 series.

Dr. K's Motown Revue

Amphitheater at Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park

1960s Motown. Free outdoor concert at 7:00pm. Bergen County Concerts in the Park 2026 series.

The Chain

Amphitheater at Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park

Fleetwood Mac tribute. Free outdoor concert at 7:00pm. Bergen County Concerts in the Park 2026 series.