Where To See Santa In New Brunswick This Christmas Season

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Santa Claus will be back in Middlesex County 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.

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 and around New Brunswick, kids have several chances:

Santa is now in residence at the Menlo Park Mall (center court, next to Zara's):

Monday to Thursday 11AM - 8PM

Friday 10AM - 12PM

Saturday 10AM - 9PM

Sunday 11AM - 7PM

No reservations needed; just show up.

Santa Call, Metuchen: Since Santa is busy, he'll be making a call to Metuchen Children this Christmas season. The Borough's Recreation Department is arranging these calls. Click here for more details.

Downtown Metuchen: On Saturday, Nov. 26 you can snap a photo with Santa at Downtown Metuchen. Click here for details.

Santa In Edison: Santa will be in Edison this season from Dec. 3 to 18 at Papaianni Park during the Winter Wonderland celebrations. For timings click here.