Santa Claus is making appearances before his big day, and Macaroni Kid got a sneak peek at his 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 his appearances around town. Click on each event for more details.
Until January 4, 2015
Holiday Lights Spectacular, Dusk to 10PM, PNC Bank Arts Center (closed 12/15 and 12/31).
DECEMBER 8 - December 12
FREE: Santa visits Westwood with his friends at the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department, 6PM-9PM, Westwood.
DECEMBER 12
FREE: Township of Washington's Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony, 6PM, Township of Washington Town Hall.
Breakfast with Santa, 9AM, Whole Foods at Bergen Town Center. RSVP required.
DECEMBER 13
FREE: Haywagon Ride with Santa at Demarest Farm, 12PM-3PM, Hillsdale.
DECEMBER 14
FREE: Home for the Holidays Parade, 4PM in Norwood.
FREE: Holidays with the Animals, 12PM-3PM, Bergen County Zoo.
DECEMBER 8 - December 12
FREE: Santa visits Westwood with his friends at the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department, 6PM-9PM, Westwood.
DECEMBER 12
FREE: Township of Washington's Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony, 6PM, Township of Washington Town Hall.
Breakfast with Santa, 9AM, Whole Foods at Bergen Town Center. RSVP required.
DECEMBER 13
FREE: Haywagon Ride with Santa at Demarest Farm, 12PM-3PM, Hillsdale.
DECEMBER 14
FREE: Home for the Holidays Parade, 4PM in Norwood.
FREE: Holidays with the Animals, 12PM-3PM, Bergen County Zoo.
FREE: Haywagon Ride with Santa and Reindeer Visit at Demarest Farm, 12PM-3PM, Hillsdale.
DECEMBER 16-18
FREE: Santa visits Hillsdale with his friends at the Hillsdale Volunteer Fire Department, 6PM-9PM, all around Hillsdale.
DECEMBER 20
FREE: Haywagon Ride with Santa at Demarest Farm, 12PM-3PM, Hillsdale.
DECEMBER 21
Breakfast with Santa to benefit Healing the Children of New Jersey, 8AM and 9:15AM, Paramus.
FREE: Haywagon Ride with Santa at Demarest Farm, 12PM-3PM, Hillsdale.
DECEMBER 23
FREE: Sogno Coffee Holiday Party, 7-9PM, Westwood.
DECEMBER 27
FREE: Haywagon Ride with Santa at Demarest Farm, 12PM-3PM, Hillsdale.
DECEMBER 28
FREE: Haywagon Ride with Santa at Demarest Farm, 12PM-3PM, Hillsdale.
DECEMBER 24
FREE: The Polar Express Screening and Santa Visit, 10AM, Westwood Cinemas.
SANTA PHOTOS AT THE MALLS:
Garden State Plaza: 10AM-9PM on 11/14-12/5, 12/8-12/12, 12/15-12/19 and 12/22-12/23; 9AM-9PM on 12/6, 12/13, 12/20; 10AM-6PM on 12/24, closed Sundays and Christmas Day.
Paramus Park: 10AM-9PM until 12/12; 9AM-9PM on 12/12-12/23; 9AM-5PM on 12/24, closed Sundays and Christmas Day.
Shops at Riverside: 11AM-8PM on 11/24-11/27; 10AM-8PM on 11/28-12/4, 12/8-12/11, 12/12-12/18; 10AM-8:30PM on 12/5-12/6; 10AM-9PM 12/19-12/20, 12/22-12/23; 10AM-6PM on 12/23.
FREE: The Polar Express Screening and Santa Visit, 10AM, Westwood Cinemas.
SANTA PHOTOS AT THE MALLS:
Garden State Plaza: 10AM-9PM on 11/14-12/5, 12/8-12/12, 12/15-12/19 and 12/22-12/23; 9AM-9PM on 12/6, 12/13, 12/20; 10AM-6PM on 12/24, closed Sundays and Christmas Day.
Paramus Park: 10AM-9PM until 12/12; 9AM-9PM on 12/12-12/23; 9AM-5PM on 12/24, closed Sundays and Christmas Day.
Shops at Riverside: 11AM-8PM on 11/24-11/27; 10AM-8PM on 11/28-12/4, 12/8-12/11, 12/12-12/18; 10AM-8:30PM on 12/5-12/6; 10AM-9PM 12/19-12/20, 12/22-12/23; 10AM-6PM on 12/23.
