Ridgefield Park, NJ: Local Events and Community Snapshot | September 2026
The summer series at Overpeck are finished. The county concerts closed August 6 and Shakespeare in the Park ran through August 29. What September brings to the amphitheater instead is the 25th anniversary of September 11, marked by two county observances on the tenth and eleventh. Beyond that, the village returns to its fall rhythm. Here is what is happening this September.
Local Events in September 2026
25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Vigil
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: The Amphitheater at Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park area, Fort Lee Road, Leonia
Bergen County hosts a candlelight vigil marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, featuring the New Jersey Wind Symphony. The program includes musical accompaniment, remarks from community leaders, a tribute to the victims and their families, recognition of first responders, and a candle lighting ceremony. Free and open to the public. Note that the county's own release lists both 6:00 and 6:30 PM in different places, so confirm the start time at bergencountynj.gov before you go.
Bergen County 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Bergen County 9/11 Monument, Overpeck County Park, Henry Hoebel Area, Fort Lee Road, Leonia
The county's annual memorial ceremony at the monument, held this year on the 25th anniversary. Free and open to the public.
Ridgefield Park Public Library
Dates: Throughout September
The library shifts from summer reading to its fall slate of programming for children, teens, and adults, supported by the Friends of the Ridgefield Park Public Library. Check the library events page for September dates and registration.
Recreation Fall Season
Dates: Throughout September
The Recreation Department moves into fall programming. The town pool season closes around Labor Day, so confirm the final date with the Recreation Department if you are still planning to use it.
Riverside Park and Green Space
Location: Riverside Park, 24 Industrial Avenue
Riverside Park and the green space along the Hackensack River stay in steady use through the fall for walks, fields, and outdoor time. September and October are the best months for both. Combined with Overpeck on the other side of the village, Ridgefield Park has more accessible open space per resident than its size suggests.
Village Meetings and Infrastructure
Dates: Throughout September
Council and board meetings return to the full fall schedule, including updates on the Combined Sewer Separation Project. That project is worth tracking if you are buying here. Combined sewer work affects street conditions, timelines, and long-term utility planning, and the meeting minutes are the most direct source on where the work is headed next.
Looking Ahead
The village's Fourth of July celebration, founded in 1894 and the longest consecutively running Independence Day parade in New Jersey, is the anchor of the Ridgefield Park calendar. Planning for the next one begins well before spring. If you are evaluating the village and can only make one visit, make it that one. Nothing else shows you the place as directly.
Living in Ridgefield Park Right Now
September has the village back to its ordinary rhythm, which is the point. Quiet residential blocks, a walkable Main Street, riverside green space, and a county amphitheater a few minutes away. The Fourth of July is the moment the village is known for, but the steady, neighborly rhythm the rest of the year is what you actually buy.
Having the county's flagship amphitheater inside the village is an underrated advantage. Most Bergen County towns drive to it. Residents here walk or make a five-minute trip, and the programming runs from free summer concerts and Shakespeare through county-wide civic events.
Why Buyers Continue to Choose Ridgefield Park
Ridgefield Park appeals to buyers who value stability, accessibility, and a walkable village-style downtown within reach of Manhattan commuting routes. The housing mix runs from classic colonials and capes to updated mid-century homes and small multi-family and investment properties, which creates multiple entry points at different price levels rather than one narrow band. The commute picture is here: https://northernnj.sellecksellsnj.com/blog/bergen-county-nyc-commute-guide/
September is the post-Labor Day inventory wave. Listings and competition build together from here, which cuts both ways. Buyers get a wider selection and a deeper bidding pool at the same time. Sellers reach more buyers but stand next to more comparable inventory than they did four weeks ago.
Two diligence items worth attention here.
First, on any small multi-family purchase, confirm the certificate of occupancy requirements and rental registration status before you underwrite the rent roll.
Second, given the ongoing sewer separation work, ask specifically about street reconstruction schedules and any utility assessments affecting the block you are considering. That information exists in public records and is far better known before closing than after.
If you are weighing whether to list now or wait, this piece walks through the timing: https://northernnj.sellecksellsnj.com/blog/sell-or-wait-bergen-hudson-county-2026/
If you want current pricing and recent comparable sales for a specific street or price band, I can pull those for you. You can also start with a valuation here: https://sellecksellsnj.com/home-valuation
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Ridgefield Park?
Ridgefield Park remains one of Bergen County's more approachable towns, balancing suburban comfort with convenient access to New York City and an unusual amount of adjacent county parkland. If you are considering buying or selling here or elsewhere in Bergen County, local knowledge is what separates a well-timed move from an expensive one. Scott Selleck helps clients evaluate Bergen County neighborhoods and market trends, read pricing and timing conditions street by street, assess small multi-family investment properties, and plan a transaction against a long-term strategy. Current listings are here: https://sellecksellsnj.com/home-search/listings
Call or text: 201-970-3960
Plan Your Next Move in Three Steps
Start with the assessment, explore the community guides, then dig into the advisory site.
Step 1. Take the Seven-Question Assessment
Answer seven quick questions and get a clear read on where you stand and what your next move should be.
https://quiz.sellecksellsnj.com/
Step 2. Explore the Northern New Jersey Community Guides
Compare Bergen and Hudson County towns with interactive local guides. The Ridgefield Park guide is here:
https://northernnj.sellecksellsnj.com/towns/ridgefield-park/
Step 3. Visit the Real Estate Advisory Site
Go deeper on strategy, timing, and the full picture with The Selleck Group advisory site.
https://scott.sellecksellsnj.com
Ready to talk it through? Schedule a conversation: https://tidycal.com/slselleck
Scott Selleck, REALTOR, Broker Sales Associate
The Selleck Group | KW City Views Realty
2200 Fletcher Avenue, Suite 502, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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