Representation matters even during the holiday season. In an effort to be more inclusive and welcoming, venues are offering families an opportunity to visit with a Santa Claus of color for festive family photos. Here is your guide to Places to Find a Black Santa in NJ and Beyond.
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Places to Find a Black Santa in NJ and Beyond
Events with Black Santa in NJ
Photos with Santa
November 7, 11 & 12, 2025
December 6 & 7, 2025
The Mall at Short Hills
Short Hills, NJ
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Mini Sessions with Santa Dennis
November 9, 2025
Paige Lipscomb Photography
Passaic, NJ
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Newark Airport Christmas Tree Lighting and Photos
November 18, 2025
Newark Airport Terminal B
Newark, NJ
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Photos with Santa
November 22, 2025
Aya Flex Studio
Bergenfield, NJ
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Free Photos with Santa
December 4, 2025 at 1pm – 4pm
Newark Airport Terminal B
Newark, NJ
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Come and Meet Santa
December 5, 2025 at 4pm – 7pm
Rahway Rec Center
Rahway, NJ
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Annual CHAACA Breakfast with Santa
December 6, 2025 at 8am – 10am
The Cherry Hill African American Civic Association
Applebee’s Grill + Bar
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Free Photos with Santa
December 9, 2025 at 11am – 2pm
Newark Airport Terminal B
Newark, NJ
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Free Photos with Santa
December 11, 2025 at 12pm – 3pm
Newark Airport Terminal B
Newark, NJ
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Cupcakes & Storytime with New Age Santa
December 14, 2025
MKK Photography
VFW Post 133
East Brunswick, NJ
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Flapjack Breakfast with Santa
December 20, 2025
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
Applebees
671 W. Edgar Road
Linden, NJ
Photos with Santa
December 2025 (select dates)
Casa De Flora Bar
Bloomfield, NJ
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Events with Black Santa in NY
Macy’s Santaland
November 28 – December 24, 2025
Macy’s
New York, NY
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See Macy’s FAQs for information on how to visit a Black Santa.
Events with Black Santa in PA
Strasburg Railroad Paradise Express with New Age Santa
November 15, 2025
11am – 5pm (Coach cars 60 & 65 last train at 4pm)
Strasburg Railroad
Ronks, PA
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Strasburg Railroad Paradise Express with New Age Santa
November 16, 2025
11am – 3pm (Coach cars 60 & 65 – last train at 2pm)
Strasburg Railroad
Ronks, PA
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Strasburg Railroad Paradise Express with New Age Santa
November 22, 2025
11am – 5pm (car 118 & dining car 93 – last train at 4pm)
Strasburg Railroad
Ronks, PA
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Strasburg Railroad Paradise Express with New Age Santa
November 23, 2025
11am – 3pm (Coach cars 60 & 65 – last train at 2pm)
Strasburg Railroad
Ronks, PA
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Strasburg Railroad Paradise Express with New Age Santa
November 29, 2025
New Age Santa’s train is each hour, on the hour. 9am, 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm 3pm, 4pm, 5pm. (New Age Santa is NOT on the trains that depart on the 1/2 hours)
Strasburg Railroad
Ronks, PA
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Experience the Magic of Santa
November – December 2025 (select dates)
Fashion District
Philadelphia, PA
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Visits with Santa
December 12 & 19, 2025
Comcast Center Campus
Philadelphia, PA
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Cookies with Santa
December 16, 2025
Tiny Town
Lancaster, PA
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Events with Black Santa in DE
Santa Mini Sessions with New Age Santa
November 8, 2025
MKK Photography
950 Ridge Rd d24
Claymont, DE
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Santa Mini Sessions with New Age Santa
November 30, 2025
MKK Photography
950 Ridge Rd d24
Claymont, DE
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Santa Mini Sessions with New Age Santa
December 20, 2025
MKK Photography
950 Ridge Rd d24
Claymont, DE
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Virtual Events
Virtual Santa Visit
Santa Just Like Me
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Black Santa Coloring Sheet
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