Monday, October 12, 2026

Fall Festival

12-October -2026
 On Saturday-10-October, the Bogota Recreation Commission held their 2026 Fall Festival. This was held in Olsen Park. There was a pumpkin patch to greet families as they came for the festival.  On the lawn a number of bounce houses were set-up provided from Bounce House Mania. On the Bandstand DJ Eddie play music for the afternoon. Towards the end of the afternoon Isabel's School of Dance gave a performance.
 Near the playground table were set for information which included the Bogota Public Library, the Recreation Commission, Bogota Bank, and the Bogota Advisory Committee on Substances Abuse (BACSA). 
 Other table offer snacks and gifts. They were from Steen School, Bixby School, and Bogota Cheer.
 There were also a number of craft station on hand. One was by the Recreation Commission that had paint available, so Students could paint their pumpkins. There was also a face painter who added a bit of colour to the guest.  
 

 

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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Bogota 5K Fun Run and Walk

 11-October -2026
 On Sunday-10-October the Bogota High School Athletic Department hosted their second annual Bogota 5K Fun Run and Walk. This took place at the Bogota Athletic Complex. This included a 1 mile Run and Walk and the Kiddie Quarter Mile.
 Runners arrived in the Welcome Plaza before the sunrise. They registered for the events this day, took time to warm-up, and explored the sponsorship tables that were on display.
 As the start time moved closer the participants gathered on River Rd just beyond S. Park Pl. The Bogota Marching Buccaneer Band played the National Anthem, with the runners just behind the starting line. Then Athletic Director Mr. Brian Appleton called the runners in to position. He then led a Countdown from 10 and at zero he sounded the horned to start the race heading South on River Rd.
 The course was laid out to go through the Streets of the Borough. After going down River Rd, the course made a left turn onto Elm Ave. This continued to W. Grove St to find its way to move South onto Larch Ave. A turnaround at McDougall saw the runners split Larch Ave into South and North lanes. The northern route turn left on W. Main St followed by a number of turns to return to W. Park Pl. From there the course move clockwise around the Softball and Baseball fields to the path behind the scoreboard. The runners then enter Feigel Field’s running track. Then, after moving along the Bucs Pride Corner, they turned onto the homestretch to the finish line.
  The top Men’s finishers were, Mr. Ryan Scully coming in first with a time of 17 minutes and 01.59 seconds. Then Mr. Nikko Reyes in Second at 17 m and 22.78s. With Mr. Jimmy Gutierrez taking third with a time of 17 m and 56.92 s.
The Women’s group was led by Ms. Stephanie Santana taking the top spot coming in at 22 minutes and 44.99 seconds. She was followed by Ms. Anna Ter-Meliksetian at 23 m and 00.13 s. Then Ms. Raquel Camejo placing third in 23 m and 13.36 s.
 This year there were 188 participants that cross the finish line on the track.
 Then the awards ceremony for the top 3 runners overall, and the winner of each of the different age groups was held.
  After that, there was a brief moment to reset the track for the next two event. The first was a one-mile walk, or run, which was four times around the running track. 
 Then a Kiddie Quarter Mile was held. This was a sprint once around the track and was the last race of the day. 
 Proceeds from this event will go to help fund Bogota Athletics.
 A complete list of the 5k times can be viewed at: The Bogota 5k Fun Run & Walk Results

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

This Week's Events

October-10-2026 

Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the week starting on Sunday-11-October

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The Borough of Bogota has changed its Domain Name and Website address. The new online address is: https://www.bogotanj.gov/ The email address for municipal employees will be, first name initiallastlane@bogotanj.gov The current email address is still live for now. The Bogota is working on a new website scheduled to no live on Thursday-15-October.

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The Borough has started a Hometown Heroes Banner program. This will allow residents of Bogota to honor a family member who serviced in the Armed Servies. The cost of a banners will be $150.00 payable to the Borough of Bogota. For more information, and details please contact the Borough Clerk at 201342-1736 ex 235. or by email at:  clerk@bogotaonline.org


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The Borough of Bogota is requesting candy donation to help the residents on Larch Ave. affected by the closed safe street. Donation of unopened mixed items of bagged candy. This will run from Thursday-1-October to Friday-30-October.
Collection will be placed at the Public Library, Borough Hall, or the Police Headquarters. For more information contact Ms. Ally DaCosta at: adacosta@bogotanj.gov

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Ridgefield Park NJ
Beginning on Monday-20-July, Work will start at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and North Avenue and will progress south along Railroad Avenue as each phase of the work is completed. For the next 8-week Monday to Friday from 7:00a and 4:00p


Sunday-11-October
Bogota

The Bogota Public Library's will host Gerard and Diane Barros performance of " Garden State Home Grown: A Tribute to New Jersey Musicians."
 This was changed from the original date due to the weather. This will take place at the second-floor Senior Center starting at 3:00p. and is open to the Public.
More information at:
http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ 

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Monday-12-October

The Bogota Public Library will hold their Board of Trustee's meeting start at 7:00p. It will take place in the second floor Senior Centre. For more information about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

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Tuesday-13-October

The Bogota Public Library will host their next Teen Craft kits. Pick-up will start at 3:00p Kits will be available to pick up inside the library. No registration or reservations required. Please note that crafts are available on a first come, first served basis. Only 1 craft per person permitted. For more information about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

       

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Wednesday14-October
Bogota 
 
 The Bogota Public Library will have a Musical Storytime with Mr. Corbitt starting at 10:30a. This is for Children ages 6 months to 6 years. This will include stories and songs. For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
 
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Wednesday14-October
Bogota 
 The Bogota Public Library will host the Crochet Club starting at 6:00p.  This will be held in the Senior Centre on the second fl. of 375 Larch Ave. For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
 
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Thursday-15-October
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Thursday-15-October
Bogota 
The Bogota Public Library will have Hybrid Yarn twisters workshop event at 6:45p.  For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  This will take place at the second-floor Senior Center. Registrations are required. More information at:
http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ 

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Friday-16-October
Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host Kids Bingo at 3:30p This will take place at the second-floor Senior Center.  
Registrations are required. 
 For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
 

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Saturday-
17-October
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will host Little Spanish Scholars at 11:00a.  This class is for children and their caregivers who want to immerse themselves in the Spanish language through storytelling, song, and dance. Register one spot per child. This is perfect for kids ages 1-5. This will take place at the second floor Senior Center. Registrations are required. 
Será una  hora divertida de Cuentos interactivos  en español con música y movimiento. Esta clase es perfecta para los niños y sus cuidadores que desean sumergirse en el idioma español a través de la narración de cuentos, el canto y el baile. Es necesario Inscribir a cada niño que desea participar. Esto es perfecto para niños de 1 a 5 años. Los esperamos.

 For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/
The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 
 
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