Santa sightings have been reported all over Central NJ! This year St. Nick will make extra efforts to reach his pint-sized admirers. If you are looking to have more than just a mall experience for Santa photos, check out these local attractions that have many other Christmas and holiday themed activities including photo ops with Santa! Here is your guide to Unique Places to Visit Santa in Central NJ (Besides the Mall).

Know Before You Go: Pre-registration is required for some events. Please visit their website for event details.

Santa sightings will be added as they are announced. Check back often!

Unique Places to Visit Santa in Central NJ (Besides the Mall)

2023 Events

Meet Santa
Saturdays, November 25 – December 16
iPlay America
Freehold, NJ
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Jolly Trolly
December 8, 9 & 10, 2023
Freehold NJ
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Christmas Wonderland
Opening November 24, 2023
Maple Leaf Farms
Manalapan NJ
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Seastreak Santa Brunch Cruise
December 3, 9, 16, 17 & 23
Highlands, NJ
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Free Meet & Greet with Santa
December 2, 3, 9 & 10 at 10am – 5pm
Countryview Farm Nursery
Monroe, NJ
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Swim with Santa
December 9, 2023 at 1PM
Hamilton Area YMCA
Hamilton, NJ
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Paint with Santa
December 10, 2023
Color Me Mine Princeton
Princeton, NJ
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Santa Fly In
December 10, 2023 at 12PM – 3PM
Central Jersey Regional Airport
Hillsborough, NJ
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Santa at Norz Hill Farm
Holiday Lights Hayride
Nov 24, 2023 to Nov 26, 2023
Dec 1, 2023 to Dec 3, 2023
Dec 8, 2023 to Dec 10, 2023
Hillsborough, NJ
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Santa Visits Solberg Airport
December 16, 2023 at 1pm – 4:30pm
Solberg-Hunterdon Airport
Whitehouse Station, NJ
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Ice Skate With Santa
December 16, 2023 at 2pm – 4pm
Woodbridge Community Center Ice Rink
600 Main Street
Woodbridge NJ
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Skate With Santa
December 20, 2023 at 7pm – 9:30pm
South Amboy Arena Rollermagic
South Amboy, NJ
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