Santa Guide: Where and When to Spot Him

Bridgewater Commons Mall:

Through Dec. 24, Santa will be at the mall for children and pets to visit.

Guests are enuraged to reserve your time with Santa and save 30% or more on a photo package. Photo pre-purchase is required to book your time, however all guests can have savings by pre-purchasing a photo package online without making a reservation.

Photo purchase and reservations are not required to visit with Santa.

Hours vary by day, click here for Santa Hours.

Santa will also have Pet Nights where you can bring your furry friend to see Santa on Monday evenings, 6 from 8 p.m., through Dec. 14.

Hillsborough:

• A “Breakfast with Santa” will be held on Sunday, Nov. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the Manville-Hillsborough Elks at 1500 Brooks Blvd, Hillsborough. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-12 and children under 5 eat free.
• Santa Fly-In: Santa will be flying into Central Jersey Regional Airport on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. TriState Aviation and Hillsborough Rotary are once again joining hands to invite Santa to the airport. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate are available for all that attend. Cost is $10 per child. Gifts should be brought to airport and children must be registered prior to Dec. 12 in order to attend.
• Santa Clause will be making his way through the streets of Hillsborough in style - atop a fire truck. Santa will visit streets between Hillsborough Road and the township line on Dec. 12 and streets between Hillsborough Road and Amwell Road on Dec. 19.The fire trucks will blast its sirens to let residents know Santa is in town and to come outside and say hi.

Martinsville:

• The Martinsville Community Center will host “Christmas in Martinsville” on Saturday, Dec. 5. at 1 p.m. Pictures with Santa will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by Santa reading “Twas a Night Before Christmas.” There will be crafts for the children and hot chocolate and baked good for everyone. To donate baked goods contact Jane Gandolfe at 732-533-3634 or jgandolfe@yahoo.com. The Martinsville Community Center is located at 1961 Washington Valley Road in Martinsville.

Basking Ridge:

• On Dec. 5, the Second Annual Winter Market (30 vendors inside Bishop Janes Church) will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. and a Tree Lighting will be held at 5:30 p.m. by the Fire Department with a visit from Santa Claus too. William Annin Choir to sing.

Raritan:

• Santa is coming to Raritan on Sunday, Dec. 6. He will be stopping by the Raritan Municipal Building on 1st Street at 2 p.m. Take free photos with Santa, and see the Tree Lighting Ceremony. This event is sponsored by the Raritan Recreation Committee.