Where To See Santa In Basking Ridge This Christmas Season

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Santa Claus will be back in Basking Ridge this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions that made it difficult for kids to crawl up on his lap and make their case that they’ve been good boys and girls over the last year.

Visits and pictures with Santa are at the heart of many families’ holiday traditions, but the coronavirus pandemic gave them a lump of coal. Malls and other places took social distancing measures in both 2020 and 2021 to help contain the spread of the virus, moving Santa meet-ups largely online.

Virtual visits are still an option in many places, but there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person. In Basking Ridge, kids have several chances:

• Santa Claus at Bridgewater Commons, 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater. Santa will remain at the Commons through Saturday, Dec. 24. For details click here.
• 9th Annual Winter Market and Christmas Tree Lighting in Basking Ridge on Dec. 3 from noon to 7 p.m. From 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., children are invited to visit Santa on the front porch of Ridge Family Dentistry. For details click here.
• Santa is coming to Raritan on Dec. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nevius St. Bridge. For details click here.
• Holiday Jubilee in Downtown Somerville with a visit from Santa on Dec. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. For details click here.