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Here's The Music And Event Lineup For Ridgewood Pedestrian Plaza

Tai chi, a music festival, and more are scheduled for Ridgewood's pedestrian plaza on the upcoming weekend.

What's coming up at Ridgewood's Pedestrian Plaza?
What's coming up at Ridgewood's Pedestrian Plaza? (Google Maps)

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — From story time to free Zumba dance classes to live rock music, each weekend's "Destination Ridgewood Pedestrian Plaza" has something for everyone.

The YMCA’s Pedestrian Plaza will be held on Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 9, 2023.

This coming weekend, events are slated only for Saturday, Sept. 9, but some have a rain date of Sunday, Sept. 10.

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(Forecasters say there's a chance of rain and thundershowers for part of this Saturday and Sunday; major impacts from Hurricane Lee or Tropical Storm Margot wouldn't be felt until later next week. See the Bergen County forecast here.)

The tentative schedule for Saturday:

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8 a.m. Tai Chi – Wyckoff Body & Brain

10 a.m. Artists & Crafts

11 a.m. Book Nook: Storytime

1 p.m. Ridgewood Guild’s Music Fest (Admission Required)

Rain date: Sept. 10

Watch this website for updates and check it before you go.

Street Closings

On weekends in which there are events, streets close for the plaza each Saturday. Sundays have limited events, without the street closures.

On Saturdays, East Ridgewood Avenue is closed to vehicles from Walnut Street to Broad Street, including the side streets of Oak, Prospect, Chestnut, and Van Neste Square, with the Chestnut Street lot being open for parking.

Music and activities take place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.

Organizers said, "Come and participate in the activities offered, shop in our historic downtown, enjoy food from one of our many eateries and enjoy all that Ridgewood has to offer."

Visit the Destination Ridgewood website here.

Find out more on the events, and updates, on the Village of Ridgewood website.


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