Santa's Already At The Mills At Jersey Gardens Mall

ELIZABETH, NJ — Even before the Thanksgiving Day turkey begins roasting in the oven, Santa Claus has already arrived at the Mills at Jersey Gardens Mall.

That's right Jolly Ol' Saint Nick arrived at the mall at 651 Kapkowski Rd. in Elizabeth, on Friday and he'll be there through Dec. 24.

1. Photos With Santa - through Dec. 24 - Visitors can get a photo with the big guy himself. There will also be a Friends & Family Weekend where if your spend $50 or more at the Santa Photo Experience from Nov. 15 to 17 you will get a $10 American Express Simon Giftcard. Click here for more information or to reserve a spot. Here are a list of times:
   • Nov. 11 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 12 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 13 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 14 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 15 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 16 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 17 - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
   • Nov. 18 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 19 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 20 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 21 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 22 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 23 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 24 - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
   • Nov. 25 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 26 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 27 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 28 - Closed, Thanksgiving Day
   • Nov. 29 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Nov. 30 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Dec. 1 - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
   • Dec. 2 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Dec. 3 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Dec. 4 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Dec. 5 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Dec. 6 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Dec. 7 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
   • Dec. 8 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   • Dec. 9 - 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
   • Dec. 10 - 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
   • Dec. 11 - 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
   • Dec. 12 - 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
   • Dec. 13 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   • Dec. 14 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   • Dec. 15 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
   • Dec. 16 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   • Dec. 17 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   • Dec. 18 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   • Dec. 19 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   • Dec. 20 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   • Dec. 21 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   • Dec. 22 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   • Dec. 23 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   • Dec. 24 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2. Pet Photos With Santa - Bring your furry friend for photos with Santa on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Click here for more information or to reserve a spot.
3. Sensory-friendly Santa dates: Caring Santa is a private photo experience for children with special needs and their families which will be held on Sunday, Nov. 24. Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and have their photo taken with him. The necessary adjustments will be made to the environment to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children of all abilities for this special event. Caring Santa will be held during private mall hours. Click here for more information or to reserve a spot.

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