2025 Valentine’s Day Guide in Ridgewood NJ
Our Local Tips for Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Style

Valentine’s Day 2025
Make Ridgewood your hometown for Valentine’s Day! This year, Valentine’s Day is on the Friday of a long weekend, making it the perfect time to celebrate all kinds of love in our restaurants, shops, and outdoor spaces. Here are our top 7 ideas (with local recommendations) to celebrate Valentine’s Day here.
Dine Locally
Ridgewood restaurants are diverse, delicious, and unique. You cannot go wrong. Here are some of our favorites – Newly opened BYOB Lula, Speakeasy No. 12, Felina for modern dining, Roots for perfectly seared steaks, Cravings for Tapas, S. Egidio for authentic pizza, and Shumi for amazing sushi.
Order Valentine’s Day Takeout
Valentines Day is sometimes about snuggling in pjs with those you love. Luckily, some of our favorite takeout options pair perfectly with comfy home vibes.
Enjoy Local Coffee
Local coffee shops like Ridgewood Coffee Company, Bulldog American Coffee Roasters, and Rey Sol have beyond delicious options.
American Bulldog Coffee Roasters
Shop for Valentine’s Day Jewelry (or make it!)
There are jewelry options for every budget in Ridgewood – fine jewelry, children’s or costume jewelry, and even bead shops to make your own.
Get Creative Together
Get creative together! Paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece or fire up some pottery to keep forever. Perfect for couples or friends.
Go Play
Even if there’s snow on the ground, get out together for some fresh air at the Ridgewood Duck Pond. Who said that Valentine’s Day needs to be expensive?
Ridgewood Duck Pond – Saddle River County Park
Or, head inside for some climate-controlled fun.
Humdingers – Arcade, Batting Cages, Bowling
Enjoy some Valentine’s Day Sweets
Sweets + Valentine’s Day = LOVE. You cannot go wrong here.
No matter what – this holiday is all about love. Home is where the heart is, and we are happy to contribute to our community’s happiness.

The Gubb Team
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