Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are making appearances before their big day, and Macaroni Kid got a sneak peek at their itinerary! Here is a snippet of what we found out. Be sure to check back here next week. We will be continually updating this list as we hear more news of appearances around town. Click on each event for more details. Events are subject to change due to weather and other circumstances so please contact the event organizer in advance to avoid disappointment.
DAILY UNTIL DECEMBER 24
Christmas Ice Caverns, 11AM-8PM Mondays-Saturdays, 12PM-5PM Sundays, Fairfield.
DAILY UNTIL DECEMBER 24
Christmas Ice Caverns, 11AM-8PM Mondays-Saturdays, 12PM-5PM Sundays, Fairfield.
DECEMBER 1
FREE: Woodcliff Lake Tree Lighting, 6:30PM.
DECEMBER 3
FREE: Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting at Tice's Corner, 6PM, Woodcliff Lake.
DECEMBER 4
FREE: River Vale Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6:30PM.
DECEMBER 5
Breakfast with Santa by Woman's Club of Old Tappan, 9AM, Old Tappan. (Tickets required.)
FREE: River Vale Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6:30PM.
DECEMBER 5
Breakfast with Santa by Woman's Club of Old Tappan, 9AM, Old Tappan. (Tickets required.)
Winter Wonderland Holiday Breakfast with Santa, 10AM, Norwood. (Tickets required)
FREE: Holidays around the World at Goddard School, 11AM, Norwood.
FREE: Family Photos with Santa sponsored by Hillsdale PD, 11AM, Hillsdale.
FREE: Norwood Home for the Holidays Parade, 5PM.
FREE: Westwood Home for the Holidays Parade, 6PM.
DECEMBER 6
Glamour Parties Royal Christmas Spectacular, 10AM, Pearl River, NY. (Tickets required.)
FREE: Paramus Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting, 1-6PM.
FREE: Cresskill Holiday Tree Lighting, 5:30PM.
DECEMBER 7
FREE: Old Tappan Tree Lighting, 6:30PM.
DECEMBER 10
FREE: Tenafly Holiday Parade, 6PM.
DECEMBER 12
Photos with Santa at Fresh & Fancy Farms, 12-3PM, New Milford.
FREE: Family Photos with Santa sponsored by Hillsdale PD, 11AM, Hillsdale.
DECEMBER 13
FREE: Santa in the Park, 10AM-2PM, Ridgewood.
FREE: Hometown for the Holidays at BCB Pavilion, 11AM-5PM, Bayonne.
FREE: Holidays with the Animals at Bergen County Zoo, 12PM-3:30PM, Paramus.
Photos with Santa at Fresh & Fancy Farms, 12-3PM, New Milford.
DECEMBER 18-23
Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Turtle Back Zoo, 5:30 & 7:30PM, West Orange. (Tickets required.)
DECEMBER 19
Breakfast with Santa to benefit Healing the Children of New Jersey, 8AM, Paramus.
Photos with Santa at Fresh & Fancy Farms, 12-3PM, New Milford.
DECEMBER 20
FREE: Santa Visits Old Tappan, 11AM-2PM, Old Tappan.
Photos with Santa at Fresh & Fancy Farms, 12-3PM, New Milford.
DECEMBER 24
FREE: The Polar Express Screening and Santa Visit, 10AM, Westwood Cinemas.
SANTA PHOTOS AT THE MALLS:
Bergen Town Center: open Mondays - Saturdays 10AM-3PM, 4PM-8PM.
Garden State Plaza: open Mondays - Saturdays 10AM - 9PM (reindeer feeding breaks 1-2PM, 5-6PM) November 14 to December 24. 9AM-9PM on December 12 and 19; 10AM-5PM on December 24. Closed Sundays, November 26, and Christmas Day.
FREE: The Polar Express Screening and Santa Visit, 10AM, Westwood Cinemas.
SANTA PHOTOS AT THE MALLS:
Bergen Town Center: open Mondays - Saturdays 10AM-3PM, 4PM-8PM.
Garden State Plaza: open Mondays - Saturdays 10AM - 9PM (reindeer feeding breaks 1-2PM, 5-6PM) November 14 to December 24. 9AM-9PM on December 12 and 19; 10AM-5PM on December 24. Closed Sundays, November 26, and Christmas Day.
Paramus Park: open Mondays - Saturdays 11AM - 8PM until December 10; 9AM-9PM on December 11 - December 23; 8AM-6PM on December 24. Closed Sundays, November 26, and Christmas Day.
Shops at Riverside: open Mondays - Saturdays check website for hours.
