Public Events
The Greater Ridgewood Historical Society hosts a variety of family friendly festivals, workshops, lectures, films, and more throughout the year. Popular recurring events include Spring Event in April, Harvest Festival in October, and St. Nicholas Day in December. Learn more about our upcoming events.
Members have free entry to most public events. Become a member here.
2026 - Due to construction in the Museum, all events will take place at the Onderdonk Backyard. Entrance through the Onderdonk Avenue Gate.
July
July 18 - Saturday Movie Night - Canceled due to rain.
July 25 - Saturday Movie Night - Gulliver’s Travels, 1939. Doors open at 7:30. General Admission $5.00. Children, Members, Veterans and Active Service members Free. Refreshments available.
July 26 - Garden Party at the Onderdonk House. Relax and enjoy life in the 18th century at our Garden party! Light snacks, mock 18th Century cocktails, lawn games, butter churning demonstration all included. General Admission $15, if you wear a 18th Century costume, $10.
August
August 1st – Basket Weaving. 1-3 PM. Craft workshop. $15.00 includes all materials.
August 16th - Meet up at the Onderdonk Lawn 4-9PM. Come hang out with friends and make some new ones. $10 per person.
September 11th - September 11 - Tribute in Light - Honor and Remember September 11. 7-9 PM. Drive by, Walk by, Reflect. Free. Please purchase a free ticket to show your support.
September 16th - Annual Meeting. 7pm learn about the state of the Society and updates on the Restoration Project. At Greater Ridgewood Youth Council 59-03 Summerfirld Street off of Forest Avenue. Free.
October
October 11th - Harvest Festival. Noon to 4 PM. $10 Adults. Members, children under 12 Free. Pumpkin picking, apple cider, crafts, market, exhibits. Rain or Shine.
October 17th – International Archeology Day. Exhibits, Digging for artifacts, crafts. Free, but please reserve a ticket so we have enough supplies. 1 – 4 PM. Rain or Shine. Enter at Onderdonk Avenue Gate.
November
November 8th – Candle Making -11 AM. $20 per person. Includes all supplies. Rain or Shine. Enter at Onderdonk Avenue Gate.
November 14th – Walking Tour Stockholm Street. Meet at the Onderdonk House. $15 per person. 1:30 PM.
December
December 7th – ST. NICHOLAS DAY and HOLIDAY MARKET - $5.00 general admission, children & members free. Noon - 4 PM. Visits with St. Nicholas, free goody bag, singing, tree lighting. Learn the legend that Clement Moore made famous! Mulled Cider and holiday treats available. Donate a gift for local families. Enter at Onderdonk Avenue Gate. Check back here and our social media for updates.
December 20th- Winter Solstice Free for all ages. Join us at 5 PM for a celebration of Winter Solstice - Sunday, Dec 20 (officially Dec 21, 2025 at 3:50 EST). Bring a lantern, flashlight or even your cell phone and enjoy a parade around the Onderdonk grounds concluding with hot chocolate.
2027 - Due to Construction in the Museum, all winter events will take place at other community locations. Check back for details.
March
March 27th- Eggstravaganza at the Onderdonk House. We will have 2 sessions, 12-2pm and 2:30-4:30pm. Egg Hunt! Egg dyeing the natural way! We supply the eggs. Bring your own decorated basket. Tea, toys and games - the 18th century way. We will have pictures with Adrian the Bunny. Special guest 18th century living historian and reenactor - Dawn Elliott. Adults $10, children $5. This is an outdoor event, under the tent and on the great lawn at the Onderdonk House.
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