River Vale Candlelight Ceremony – Thursday, September 11
Please join us as we remember and honor the events of September 11, 2001, with a community candlelight vigil.
All are welcome, as we continue our annual tradition to come together in remembrance and reflection in a meaningful and heartfelt way.
Our event will begin at 7pm in Veterans Memorial Park, between Town Hall and the Library.
This year’s Ceremony will last approximately 30 minutes and candles will be provided for all attendees.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside to Council Chambers – just inside of Town Hall.
We welcome all residents, friends, and neighbors to join us in honoring the lives lost, the heroes, and the resilience of our nation.
616 Blakeney Place
Thursday, September 11 and Friday September 12, 2025
10:00am to 4:00pm
563 Cleveland Avenue
Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13, 2025
9:00am to 3:00pm
https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/upcoming-garage-sales
🌽🍩 Hello Rivervale! 🍩🌽
Join us this Thursday at the River Vale Farmer’s Market from 12:00–4:00 PM (closing a little early so our community can come together later at the September 11th Candlelight Ceremony at 7:00 PM in Veterans Memorial Park—all are welcome).
✨ This week’s vendors are bringing the flavor:
🍦 Clyde’s Ice Cream – Italian Ice, floats & milkshakes
🥤 Dirty Good – Craft dirty sodas, lemonades & DIY flavors
🥟 Empanada Lady – Savory gourmet empanadas
🌸 Hope Cress Farm – Fresh produce, dairy, meat & flowers
🥒 Picklelicious – Pickles, olives & more
🥖 Orlando’s Bakery – Artisan breads & pastries
🍩 Mochimoly – Mochi donuts & bubble teas
🍖 Kimchi Smoke – Korean-fusion BBQ
🥢 Rainbao – Bao sandwiches & more
💚 Shop fresh, shop local, and support the community that makes River Vale shine!
406 Rivervale Road - see you there!
#iloverivervale #rvfarmersmarket #supportlocal #supportcommunity #farmersmarket #rivervaletownship #bergencounty #freshproduce #supportsmallbusiness
🌶️🔥 Calling All Chili Masters! 🔥🌶️
River Vale — are you ready to turn up the heat? 🌟
Our 5th Annual Chili Cookoff is happening during River Vale Day on Sunday, October 5th!
👩🍳 Open to ALL River Vale residents — adults and kids (junior chefs, we want to see your skills too!).
📅 Entry deadline: September 28th at 12PM
👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/NKLfQgPoHGya2JeUA
🍲 Bring your hot chili in a covered pot with ingredient list between 12-12:30 on River Vale Day to the Mark Lane Complex (Manager's Table).
🏆 Winners announced by 1:30PM — prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place!
This is your chance to claim chili glory in the heart of our community! 🌟
📧 Questions? Email: eventsintern@rivervalenj.org
Join us for Community Chess Club at the Mark Lane Pavilion with New Jersey Sports Academy in partnership with River Vale Recreation!
🗓 Fridays | September 12 – October 31
🕐 50 Minute Sessions Between 4-7 pm
👧🧒 Ages 5–14 | All Skill Levels Welcome
Whether your child is brand new to the game or looking to sharpen their strategy, these fun, engaging outdoor lessons are the perfect way to enjoy summer while boosting brainpower!
🌳 Fresh air
🧠 Focus & strategy
🎉 Fun & friends
📍 Mark Lane Pavilion, River Vale
🎯 Limited spots available — Register now!
➡️ newjerseysportsacademy@gmail.com or 646-541-3976
🎉 Welcome Back-to-School, River Vale! 🎉
Kick off the school year and celebrate with us at the River Vale Farmer’s Market – today from 1–6pm, 406 Rivervale Road!
✨ Special Activities in honor of the first day of school:
🩺 Health & Safety
1–2pm: Free Blood Pressure Screenings by Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley
Back-to-School Safety Tips with Nurse Nicole from Hackensack Meridian Trauma Prevention
🎨 Fun for All Ages
Free “Wizard’s Tea” 🍵 – create your own flavor with magical glitter + tea coloring sheets (at the Manager’s Table)
Free Balloon Animals 🎈 with Maria from Balloon Chica (3–5pm)
River Vale Library 📚 – Spin the Wheel for prizes!
🛍️ This Week’s Vendors:
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster – lobster rolls & more
🍦 Clyde’s Ice Cream – ice cream, milkshakes & floats
🍋 Dirty Good – handcrafted lemonades & custom drinks
🥟 Empanada Lady – savory empanadas (plus frozen to-go!)
🌭 The Hen & the Hog – hot dogs, sausages & more
🥬 Hope Cress Farm – seasonal produce, dairy, meats & flowers
🥖 Orlando’s Bakery – sourdough, baguettes, pastries & more
🥒 Pickle Licious – gourmet pickles galore
🍩 Mochimoly – mochi donuts & bubble tea (welcome back!)
🕯️ No Worries Candle Co. – handcrafted candles
🍿 Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn – nut-free & gluten-free options
📍 Join us at the River Vale Farmer’s Market, 1–6pm, Town Hall.
Let’s make the first week of school extra sweet! 🍎✨ https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market
Celebrate the season with us at the River Vale Farmers Market — TODAY, 1–6PM!
🌟 New Vendors:
Dirty Good – Handcrafted dirty sodas, lemonades & create-your-own flavor drinks
Ruby’s Hottie Hot Sauce – Gourmet hot sauces (with free samples!)
🍎 Market Favorites You Love:
813 Coffee Co. – Freshly roasted beans & specialty coffee drinks
Clyde’s Ice Cream – Italian ice, ice cream, milkshakes & floats
Cutco Cutlery – Premium knives, silverware & kitchen tools
Empanada Lady – Gourmet savory empanadas
Earth Kind Market – Handmade pet items, toys & healthy treats
Hope Cress Farms– Fresh produce, dairy, meats, microgreens & flowers
Orlando’s Bakery – Artisan breads, pastries, quiche & more
Picklelicious – Gourmet pickles, marinated olives, kimchi & more
Rainbao Food Truck – Sweet & savory Bao Bun sandwiches — don’t miss the S’more Bao!
🎶 Live Music: Enjoy the amazing acoustic sounds of Jay Pamin from 3:30–6:00PM while you shop!
📍 River Vale Farmers Market
TODAY, 1–6PM
Come for the fresh finds, stay for the music & community. See you there!
Have a safe and healthy holiday weekend!
Summer is over but school isn't starting yet! Let us help keep your kids busy and having fun!!
Dates: Tuesday, September 2 &/or Wednesday, September 3; one or both days.
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Location: Mark Lane Field
2 Days: $110
1 Day: $60
Join us for two days of fun before the school year begins!
Kids will enjoy a mix of games, creativity, and outdoor activities including:
Gaga Ball, Kickball, Soccer & Field Games
Arts & Crafts
Jewelry Making
Sports & Team Challenges
Tumbling skills
All activities are optional- there will be crafts while sports are occurring.
Pizza lunch included!
Don’t miss this chance to kick off the school year with friends, fun, and memories!
Register Now – Spots are limited! https://www.fitnesswithfriends.net/kids-out-clinic
Stop by River Vale Town Hall, 406 Rivervale Road, this Wed, Aug 27 | 10 AM–12 PM for a free blood pressure check from Hackensack Meridian / Pascack Valley Medical Center.
Stay healthy, River Vale — see full schedule in the flyer below! 💙
#RiverVale #WellnessWednesday #CommunityHealth
River Vale Recreation & One River School of Art & Design are bringing two exciting art programs to the River Vale Community Center this fall starting September 25!
✨ Kids Art Shuffle (Grades K–3)
📅 Thursdays | 4–5 PM | 6 weeks
Young artists will shuffle through projects in painting, drawing, sculpture & more — exploring their creativity in fun, hands-on ways! 🖌️🎨
✨ Focus on Fashion (Grades 3–6)
📅 Thursdays | 5:15–6:15 PM | 6 weeks
Unleash your inner designer! From sketching & fabric selection to exploring trends & original ideas, students will bring their fashion visions to life. 👗✂️📖
👉 Limited spots available — sign up today and let your child’s creativity shine!
Visit oneriverschool.com/river-vale-community-center-2025/
Questions? 551-218-1919 or kstazzone@oneriverschool.com
#RiverValeRecreation #OneRiverArt #KidsArtShuffle #FocusOnFashion #CreativeKids
First Friends is a municipally sponsored playgroup, run by volunteer parents, for children ages 1 - 5. Children, as well as their parents, have the opportunity to meet new families and make new friends. The children participate in songs, crafts and other age appropriate activities as well as many special events throughout the year.
Click here for more details and to register: https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/first-friends
🌻 Happy Wednesday, River Vale! 🌻
✨ Tomorrow (Thursday, August 21) the River Vale Farmer’s Market is open from 1–6 PM at the Town Hall Lot, 406 Rivervale Road and Space Jam starts at 8pm!
🐝 Kids Activity: Stop by the Manager’s Table and create your own FREE Honeybee-themed bookmark—perfect for back-to-school fun!
🎬 Don’t forget: Thursday at 8 PM, join us for Movie Night at the adjacent Upper Grove Field featuring Space Jam! 🎥🍿 Admission is free—plus purchase delicious treats from Cousins Maine Lobster, Clyde’s Ice Cream, and Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn while you enjoy the movie!
💙 This week’s market sponsors:
✔️ Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley – FREE blood pressure checks from 1–2 PM 🩺
✔️ M&T Bank – Learn about checking & savings perks, 1–6 PM 💳
🛍️ This week’s vendors you won’t want to miss:
☕ 813 Coffee Co. (back this week!)
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster
🍦 Clyde’s Homemade Italian Ices & Ice Cream
🥟 Empanada Lady
🥒 Picklelicious
🥬 Hope Cress Farms
🥡 Rainbao Food Truck
🌶️ New Vendor Alert! Ruby’s Hottie Hot Sauce 🔥
📍 See you at the Market—come shop local, eat delicious food, and enjoy these last weeks of summer with your neighbors!
https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market
📅 Sunday, October 5, 2025
🕛 12–4 PM | Rain or Shine
📍 Mark Lane Sports Complex
The Township of River Vale is excited to announce that registration is officially OPEN for all vendors, non-profits, and sponsors to join us at this year’s River Vale Day! https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/river-vale-day
✨ What to expect:
✅ Live Music
✅ Food Trucks
✅ Petting Zoo
✅ Chili Contest
✅ Bounce Houses & Rock Climbing
✅ Exhibitions + Community Fun
👉 Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis!
💲 Vendor Fee: $40 per business
⭐ Sponsorships start at just $100 — all sponsorships include a booth spot at River Vale Day!
📌 To register: Complete your registration form + hold harmless form, submit insurance, and payment. Forms available online here: https://forms.gle/mf4BfujFvnErgku98 or by email at culturalaffairs@rivervalenj.org.
🎨 Don’t forget: Submissions for our 1st Annual Commemorative Poster Contest are still open through August 24th!
Let’s make River Vale Day 2025 our biggest celebration yet! 🌟
#RiverValeDay2025 #CommunityStrong #VendorsWanted #SponsorshipOpportunities
🌞 Hello River Vale!
TODAY! Thursday, August 14th, 1–6 PM — the River Vale Farmer’s Market is packed with fun, flavors, and music! 🎶
🎨 For the kids:
✨ Free Sand Art at The Learning Experience tent
🖍️ Free coloring sheet from Dr. Drip at the manager’s table
🍪 Support our local Girl Scouts — grab a box of your favorite cookies!
🎵 Live Music:
From 3–6 PM, enjoy the soothing acoustic sounds of Sundad, all the way from Westchester County & Connecticut.
🛍 This week’s vendors:
🥯 Babka Paradise – Kosher baked goods & more
🍦 Clyde's Ice Cream – Try a root beer float!
🥟 Empanada Lady – Gourmet savory empanadas (fresh or frozen!)
🌸 Hope Cress Farm – Produce, dairy, meats & fresh flowers
🥐 Orlando’s Bakery – Pastries & baked treats
🥒 Picklelicious – Gourmet pickled veggies
🥗 Lunch Lady Foods – Gourmet meals, soups & salads
🍸 Milk Street Distillery – Gin, vodka, rum & more
🧶 New Vendor Alert! Mahara by Bushra – Handcrafted crochet
📍 Location: River Vale Farmer’s Market https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market
📅 Thursday, August 14 | 1–6 PM
Come hungry. Leave happy. ❤️
The River Vale Police Department is proud to introduce a brand-new community safety initiative designed to protect our most vulnerable residents.
👵👴 Do you or a loved one:
✔️ Live alone or are alone frequently?
✔️ Have a medical condition or special need?
✔️ Want extra peace of mind in case of emergency?
✔️ Age 55+?
Through Operation Blue Angel, a secure lockbox will be placed on your home with a key accessible only to first responders. This ensures River Vale police officers can quickly assist you if you’re unable to answer the door during an emergency.
📍 Free of charge for approved applicants
👮♂️ Confidential & secure
💙 Promoting safety, dignity, and independence
📝 Apply now or learn more: Visit our website: https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/pd/page/operation-blue-angel or contact the River Vale Police Department at 201-664-2346 x1168.
Let’s keep River Vale safe — together. 💙
#RiverValePD #OperationBlueAngel #CommunityFirst #SeniorSafety #EmergencyPreparedness
Join us TOMORROW — Thursday, August 7 for a sunny day full of fun at the River Vale Farmers Market!
🌿 FREE “Adopt an Herb” + recipe ideas at the Market Manager’s Table!
🎉 Kids’ Corner Fun:
✨ Pokémon Trading
✨ Squishmallow Station
✨ Spin the Wheel with River Vale Library
💆♂️ Wellness Stop:
🩺 Free Blood Pressure Check (1–2 PM) by Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley
💺 Free 5-Min Chair Massages (1–3 PM) by Dr. John McHugh, Wellness for Life
🎸 Live Music by Steve Kelman from 3–6 PM
🛍️ This Week’s Vendors Include:
☕ 813 Coffee Co.
🍛 Banana Leaf Spice of the South
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster
🍦 Clyde’s Ice Cream
🥟 Empanada Lady
🥬 Hope Cress Farms
🍞 Orlando’s Bakery
🥒 PickleLicious
🍔 Rainbao
🧶 Stuffies by Abby
🍿 Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn
📍River Vale Town Hall Parking Lot | 406 Rivervale Rd
🕐 Market Hours: 1PM–6PM
https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market
See you there! 💚
#RiverValeFarmersMarket #ShopLocal #AugustVibes #FamilyFun #WellnessThursday
To promote our upcoming town day, the Township of River Vale hopes to inspire neighborhood artists to capture the Spirit of River Vale Day. The winner not only gets to be featured in River Vale Day's advertising but also receives rewards, including a $100 prize!
Are you an artist? We want you to represent our community by making a poster for River Vale Day 2025! Any medium is welcome, as long as it is submitted digitally. We can't wait to see all the different styles and imaginings!
Requirements:
· 12x18 Digital submission
o Can be done in any medium at any size, but must be submitted as a PDF file
o Border should extend an 1/8th of an inch for print bleeding
o Portrait orientation
· Must include word art of "River Vale Day 2025"
· No use of AI
· Family friendly
· One submission per artist
· Consists of the artist's interpretation of: The Spirit of River Vale Day
· Under 18 entries must have parental permission
You can win:
· $100 prize
· 20 copies of your poster for friends and family
· Free guest signing of the posters at River Vale Day
Please submit your work here: https://forms.gle/G1qUzpnKYDGU7hbv9 by Sunday, August 24th.
Any questions, please email eventsintern@rivervalenj.org.
Join us for Community Chess Club at the Mark Lane Pavilion with New Jersey Sports Academy in partnership with River Vale Recreation!
🗓 Fridays | September 12 – October 31
🕐 50 Minute Sessions Between 4-7 pm
👧🧒 Ages 5–14 | All Skill Levels Welcome
Whether your child is brand new to the game or looking to sharpen their strategy, these fun, engaging outdoor lessons are the perfect way to enjoy summer while boosting brainpower!
🌳 Fresh air
🧠 Focus & strategy
🎉 Fun & friends
📍 Mark Lane Pavilion, River Vale
🎯 Limited spots available — Register now!
➡️ newjerseysportsacademy@gmail.com or 646-541-3976
#RiverValeChess #OutdoorChess #FallFun #ChessForKids #RiverValeRecreation #MarkLanePavilion #BackToSchool
