Santa At Menlo Park Mall 2018: Hours, Events

EDISON, NJ — Santa is almost ready to make his annual trip to Menlo Park Mall to meet with and take photos with all the good boys and girls. This year, there are also two special events, pet photos, and special sensory friendly hours.

Santa arrives at the mall on November 2nd. The photo studio is open during regular mall hours (holiday hours have not yet been announced).

There are four days Santa will be taking photos with pets:

• November 11 from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
• November 18 from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
• December 2 from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
• December 9 from 8 p.m.-9:30p.m.

There are also three "Caring Santa" dates. Those hours are designed for children with special needs, and provide sensory-friendly environments before the mall opens. Guests can register in advance here:

• November 18 from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
• December 2 from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
• December 9 from 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

There will be a welcome party for Santa on Nov. 9 with arts and crafts, milk, cookies, and entertainment. A pajama party will be held on Dec. 1, and children are encouraged to wear their Christmas pajamas to meet Santa.

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