Monday, September 28, 2026

Upcoming Events

 28-September -2026

Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park in October. More events will be added when the information is confirmed.

(Help support Bogota Blog NJ with its coverage of local stories and sports by                                                                            contributing at Donate to Bogota Blog NJ)



Saturday-
3-October
Bogota
 The Bogota Marching Buccaneer Band will hold their Spring Townwide Garage Sale from 10:00a to 2:00p.

  
           (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)






Saturday-
3-October
Ridgefield Park, NJ
The Ridgefield Park annual Street Fair. starting at 10:00a to 5:00p It will be held on Main St. from Webster St. to Cedar St. Live music will be held at the Cedar St. stage.

        (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)


Sunday-4-October
Ridgefield Park, NJ
St. Francis Church will hold a Harvest Feast from 9:00a to 9:00p at 114 Mt. Vernon St. They will also host a wine tasting with presale tickets at $15.00, and Wreath Making with presale tickets at $35.00

       (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)



Saturday-
10-October
Bogota
The Bogota 5k Run & one mile walk starting on River Rd at Park St. at 8:00a. It will finish in Feigel Field. The will be on the streets of the western side of Bogota. Street closing will begin between 7:30a & 8:00a. Streets will reopen when the final participants have passed. Please look at the map below for the entire course.
Proceeds go to fund Bogota Sports Program.

      (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)



image courtesy of Mr. Brian Appleton



Saturday-
10-October
Bogota

The Bogota Recreation Committee will host the 2026 Fall Festival starting at 11:00a. It will be held at the Community Center in Olsen Park. This is a free event and opened to the public.

                         (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)






Saturday-
24-October
Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have their Not So Scary Storytime starting at 10:15a in the Children's Area. Registration required. Costumes Optional.
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. 

      (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)



Saturday-
24-October
Bogota
The Bogota Public Library will host their Haunted Library starting at 11:00a This will take place at the second-floor Senior Center. Registrations are required, costumes optional.
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. 

                (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)



Friday-30-October
Bogota

Bogota VFW Post #5561 is hosting a Halloween Party starting at 8:00p. Tickets are priced at $40.00per person. This will be held in the VFW Post Hall located at 241 W. Shore Ave.
   
          (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)




Saturday-31-October
Bogota
Larch Ave will close to allow for the Borough's Safe Street Trick or Treating.  Times will be posted when confirmed The closure will be from W. Main St and Homestead Place in Bogota. The side streets also have will no access onto Larch Ave. Larch Ave in Teaneck will also be closed from the Bogota border to North St in Teaneck.

        (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)





(Help support Bogota Blog NJ with its coverage of local stories and sports by                    contributing at Donate to Bogota Blog NJ)

   

Official Information

 28-September-2026
 On Sunday-20-September, NJ. com and the Bogota Blog NJ posted stories about the cancelation of the rest of the 2026 season for the Bogota Football Bucs.
 On Monday-21-September, Athletic Director Mr. Brian Appleton offered this statement to Bogota Blog NJ.
"This was an extremely difficult decision, but with our roster numbers reaching a point where we could no longer safely field a team, we felt it was the necessary decision. Ultimately, the safety and well-being of our student athletes will always be our top priority."
 Since that time a number of non-official information was said.
  A "Press Release" posted that was not created by the Bogota School District. 
 In the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday-22-September, Superintendent Mr. Damian Kennedy asked camera crews to not engage with the Students. He said camera crews are not allowed to interview, or film Students on District property. This was not a "Press Conference"
On Monday-28-September Superintendent Kennedy sent this official statement to Bogota Blog NJ.
"Unfortunately, we made the difficult decision to end the varsity football season after our last game. We started the season with 25 players, but injuries and players choosing not to continue caused our numbers to decline. We will run a modified JV schedule for the remainder of the season.
Our focus now is on recognizing our football players and senior athletes, with plans for our band and cheerleaders to participate in an upcoming soccer game.
Moving forward, we will explore all of our options, including a potential co-op. There are many factors to consider, and we will gather the necessary information and bring the options to the Board as we determine the best path forward for our students."
 More information about Bogota Varsity Football be posted when confirmed.


               (To help support Bogota Blog NJ with its coverage of Local stories & sports
please contribute at: donate to Bogota Blog NJ)