Township of River Vale, New Jersey

09/17/2026

🌽 JOIN US FOR FUN AT THE RIVER VALE FARMERS MARKET! 🌽
Thursdays are better at the market! Come spend the afternoon with us at the River Vale Farmers Market for fresh finds, delicious food, local makers, and plenty of community fun.

✨ RETURNING FAVORITES:
Hope Cress Farms
Clyde's Italian Ice & Ice Cream
Pickle-Licious
No Worries Candles
Dirty Good Soda
Spectrum 4 Living

🌟 NEW VENDORS:
Hoffman Bread
Sourdough Sweetie
Humble Harvest Granola
Red Lily Bakery
201 Sauce Co
Gypsy Bazaar
Cozy Tea Loft

🚚 FOOD TRUCKS & HOT FOOD:
Empanada Lady
Kimchi Smoke

🎶 Live entertainment by Amanda Pagan
3–6 PM

Bring the family, grab a friend, and come shop, eat, support local businesses, and enjoy a beautiful Thursday aftenoon in River Vale!

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 1:00–6:00 PM | Rain or Shine
📍 406 Rivervale Road, River Vale, NJ 07675

We can't wait to see you at the market! ❤️🌿

09/16/2026

Congratulations and welcome to River Vale Police Officers Toback and Scalisi!

Last night, during the town council meeting, P.O. Toback and P.O. Scalisi were officially sworn in as members of the River Vale Police Department.

Both officers have successfully completed the department’s Field Training Program and have demonstrated the dedication, professionalism, and commitment necessary to serve the residents of River Vale.

We are proud to welcome P.O. Toback and P.O. Scalisi to the department and look forward to all they will accomplish throughout their careers.

Please join us in congratulating both officers and wishing them continued success as they begin this next chapter of their careers!

09/15/2026

Are all welcome to the Township of River Vale for our special Baylor Massacre Memorial Ceremony on Sunday, September 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the historic Baylor Massacre Burial Site in River Vale.

Hosted in partnership with Bergen County, the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Daughters of the American Revolution, this ceremony will honor the Continental soldiers who fought and died at this site during the American Revolution and recognize the important place the Baylor Massacre holds in Bergen County’s history.

Baylor Massacre Commemoration Ceremony
Sunday, September 27, 2026
1:30 p.m.
Baylor Massacre Burial Site
486 Rivervale Road, River Vale, NJ 07675

This will be the first of three annual ceremonies at the historic site leading into September 2028, when we will commemorate 250 years since the Baylor Massacre.

We hope you will join us for this special event!

09/15/2026

😂 🎭Last chance to join a fun-filled creative comedy class...

Need some laughs and a creative outlet? Let’s put our stories to good use and enjoy the laughter!!

River Vale Recreation is excited to offer new programs from The Anita Laugh Comedy Troupe designed to bring laughter, creativity and connection to our community this Fall!

Don't miss out. The 4 week workshops begin this Friday, Sept. 18 at the River Vale Community Center and are open to non-residents.

Call 201-310-3980 for more details and to register!

09/15/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Check your registration information at vote.nj.gov, or call our office at (201) 336-6109.

Need to get registered? Register online at vote.nj.gov, or come visit us today at 1 Bergen County Plaza, Room 380 in Hackensack from 8 AM - 4:30 PM.

09/14/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 River Vale Turkey Trot Charity 5K sponsored by Fitness with Friends and Run 4 The Love!

Last year was a huge success- proceeds were donated to the Helping Hand Food Pantry to help our community!

Prizes for top runners, free tee shirts, music, food and community engagement!

Whether you want to run, walk or cheer on friends or family, we hope to see you there!

Sign up now:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/RiverVale/RiverValeTurkeyTrotFamily5KRunWalkForCharity

09/11/2026

The 2026 Bergen Wine & Food Experience is just two weeks away on September 24, at River Vale's own beautiful Edgewood Country Club from 6 - 9pm!

Tickets are $10 off now through 9/14. Don't delay!
https://events.wainscotmedia.com/2026-bwfe-tickets

Ticket includes all food & drink tasting, swag bag, commemorative event cup and MORE! *this is a 21 and over event*

09/09/2026

♟️ River Vale Community Chess Club Starts September 18!

Looking for a fun way to help your child build confidence, improve critical thinking, and make new friends? Don't miss this opportunity.

The River Vale Recreation Department, in partnership with New Jersey Sports Academy, is excited to offer our Fall 2026 Community Chess Club to River Vale residents and non-residents!

Whether your child is just learning the game or already knows the basics, these classes provide a supportive environment where players can develop strategy, concentration, and problem-solving skills—all while having fun! Chess is a game they will play long into adulthood!

📅 Fridays, September 18 – November 6

📍 The Pavilion at Mark Lane Field
400 Mark Lane, River Vale

Foundation Chess (Ages 5–14)
Perfect for beginners learning the fundamentals of the game.

Session Times:
Ages 5–8: 4:00–4:50 PM
Ages 9–14: 5:00–5:50 PM

Fee: $179

Intermediate Chess (Ages 7–14)
Designed for players with prior chess experience who are ready to sharpen their skills.

Session Time:
6:00–6:50 PM

Fee: $219

♟️ Chess sets are provided!

To register or for more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 646-541-3976

Don't miss this opportunity to challenge young minds, develop strategic thinking, and discover the lifelong game of chess!

09/09/2026

Registration for the 2027 season of Pascack Valley Junior Wrestling is now OPEN!

This K–8 Youth Wrestling Program for residents of River Vale and Hillsdale focuses on learning the basics, building confidence, and having fun on the mat!

Register here - https://pascackvalleywrestling.sportngin.com/register/form/053021121

Please email [email protected] for more information or questions.

09/09/2026

BERGEN250 RESUMES REVOLUTIONARY WAR ROUNDTABLE SERIES WITH DIVE INTO TWO NOTABLE FIGURES AND THEIR IMPACT ON BERGEN COUNTY
Learn More about John Fell, Patriot and Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and William Franklin, Last Colonial Governor of New Jersey

HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen250, the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, and the County of Bergen invite the public and media to attend the first lecture of the fall 2026 American Revolutionary War Roundtable Series on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 PM at the Bergen County Administration Building’s 1st Floor Multipurpose Room, 1 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ.

William Franklin, illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin, was the last royal governor of New Jersey. John Fell led the local opposition to the British during that time. Although their paths probably never crossed, their dual lives provide a unique look at New Jersey in Revolutionary times.

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, noted local author, Jim Wright of Allendale, will talk about these two exceptional men – and their legacies in Northwest Bergen County.

For those unable to attend in person, the lecture will be recorded and published on the County of Bergen’s official YouTube channel following the event.

Fall 2026 Lineup (7pm at the One Bergen County Plaza Multipurpose Room):
September 9th: “The Turncoat & The Patriot” Presented by Jim Wright
October 14th: “The Baylor Massacre” Presented by Edmund Moderacki
November 10th: “George Rogers Clark & The Revolutionary War in the West. The Siege of Fort Vicennes, February 23-25, 1779” Presented by Pat Schuber
December 9th: “Pillage, Plunder, and Arson in 1780 in Bergen County: Material Culture of the Inhabitants” Presented by Peggy Norris

About Bergen250
Bergen250 is Bergen County’s initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, highlighting the county’s critical role in the nation’s founding and engaging the public through lectures, events, and community programming. For more information, visit www.Bergen250.com.