Santa Sightings 2019

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Looking for the Big Guy?  Here's where he'll be stationed for the duration of the season in and around Summit, Short Hills, South Orange,  Maplewood, Millburn, Chatham, Berkeley Heights, New Providence,  Westfield, Springfield, Mountainside, Watchung, Union, West Orange,  Florham Park, East Hanover, and Livingston New Jersey!

As always, I'll be adding to this list throughout the season so be sure to bookmark, check back regularly for updates, and follow along on Insta @mackidsummitsoma Facebook too!

As of publication, all of these events and hours are current and correct.
Be sure to check with the venue or host for any delays or reschedules due to inclement weather.

| Nov 29
   - Santa's Arrival and the lighting of the Cranford Christmas Tree
   - Madison Christmas parade and tree lighting
   - New Providence Holiday Festival (+ Fireworks at 7:30pm!)

| Dec 1 
   - Westfield Winter Wonderland + tree lighting
   - Santa's arrival and lighting at the Morristown Green

| Dec 7
   - Summit Junior Fortnightly Club Photos with Santa 
   - Cookies + Cocoa with Santa
   - Santa's Holiday Party and the Summit tree lighting
   - Breakfast with Santa at Garlic Rose Bistro
   - Santa Arrival and tree lighting at Maplewood Dickens Village
   - Berkeley Heights Winter Walk 2019
   - Opening night for Camuso Family Christmas Display, Livingston
   - Cookies + Cocoa with Santa at Essex County Environmental Center

| Dec 8
   - Paint with Santa at Color Me Mine Summit
   - Free Santa photos at Marketspace at Westfield
   - Celebrate the Season at Warinanco Sports Center (ice skating with Santa and his elves! *MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE ONLINE*)

| Dec 10
   - Camuso Family Holiday Display Night for children with disabilities, Livingston

| Dec 14
   - Santa Delivers Fundraiser (Santa delivers toys on a fire truck in New Providence! Sign up early!)
   - Christmas activities at Maplewood Dickens Village
   - Camuso Family Holiday Display Fire/First Aid Night (Clydesdale rides for kids + Santa visit!)

| Dec 15
   - Brunch with Santa at The Stirling Hotel (no reservation required!)

| Dec 21
   - Free Santa photos at Marketspace at Westfield
   - Houses open at Dickens Village Maplewood
   - Holiday Hoopla at Madison YMCA
   - Santa Claus is coming to town at Camuso Family Holiday Display, Livingston

| Dec 22
   - Miracle on Elm Street in Summit: Ice skating and Santa pictures! 

Click here to schedule your Santa FastPass to skip the line!

*On December 1 from 9a-10a, Livingston Mall will be offering Caring Santa, a private photo experience for children with special needs and their families. Click HERE for more details and to RSVP.*

Santa is available at Santa's Flight Academy in Grand Court, lower level, during all mall hours through December 24.

Check the break schedule for Santa's "off" hours.

Click here to pre-purchase your photos and be admitted to Santa's Express Lane.

*On November 24 from 9a-10:30a, The Mall at Short Hills with host a serene Santa visit for children who are sensory-sensitive. Families are encouraged to pre-register for this popular event here.

Santa Photo Hours on Tuesday, December 24: To ensure Santa leaves for the North Pole on time, you must be on line for Santa's Flight Academy by approximately 3 p.m.* to visit with Santa.

Bring a non-perishable food item as your admission, stroll through the zoo's spectacular holiday light display, and catch Santa on these dates. Meet and greet is free and personal photos are allowed. Professional photos also available for purchase.

Stop by the Madison Train Station at Kings Road for photos with Santa starting November 30!

Weekend hours: Saturday + Sunday 12:30-5pm
Weekday hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1-5:30pm

*Madison Santa is CLOSED December 22 for a wedding at the North Pole*

Select weekends in December. See full schedule here for details.

Family activities, entertainment and Santa visits and photos will take place each Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 7 p.m. throughout December until December 22nd, as well as three Fridays (December 6th, 13th and 20th) from 3 to 8:00 p.m.  Activities are free to visitors, with the exception of a $10 fee for a photo with Santa. Details here.

Know of a Santa event you don't see listed here? Drop me a line at juliel@macaronikid.com to let me know!
Know of any cancellations/reschedules/relocations/missing or incorrect information for any events listed? Tell me at juliel@macaronikid.com!

**As of publication, this list is correct and complete, however events may be cancelled or rescheduled for any reason. Check with the venue or host for any cancellations!**