Santa Back In Cinnaminson For Christmas: Where To See Him

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Santa Claus will be back in Cinnaminson this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions that made it difficult for kids to sit 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 Cinnaminson and around the county, kids have several chances:

• Santa’s sleigh arrived at the Moorestown Mall in mid-November, and he is visiting with kids at the mall until Christmas Eve. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Santa has extended hours from Dec. 9-24 and does take breaks; click here for his schedule and information.
• Burlington County’s annual Winterfest, on Saturday December 10. Winterfest is at Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton, NJ from 1-7 p.m.
• Breakfast with Santa in Cinnaminson is all sold out; those with tickets will attend December 11 at 8:30 a.m.
• In Shamong Township, Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company is escorting the “Santa Express” around the township on Saturday, Dec. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. He will be giving out candy canes, so listen for the sirens and he may be close to your door. Contact the Fire Company via Facebook or 609.268.1114 to make any special arrangements or requests.
• Santa is also visiting kids at Johnson’s Corner Farm in Medford. Johnson’s has plenty of holiday events, including a Musical Light Show Hayride.

Kris Kringle is also making stops at some national chain retailers.

He arrived Nov. 12 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland and will hold court through Christmas Eve. Reservations are encouraged.

JC Penney stores, including stores in Cherry Hill and Deptford, are offering professional portraits with Santa through Dec. 18.

Santa will be at Macy’s stores in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston and Orlando. In Philly, Santa will be at Macy's Center City at Dickens Village. Reservations are required.

Santa is coming to Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores in Seattle and New York City.