Santa Returns To Ocean County Mall

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Santa Claus is coming to the Ocean County Mall ... soon!

If you're eager to get your Christmas card photos so you can mail them out soon, Simon, the parent company of the Ocean County Mall, said the Jolly Ol' Elf will be arriving Nov. 12 and will be available until Christmas Eve, mall officials said.

This year, families can choose to sit with Santa if they wish, or maintain social distancing, officials said. Santa's helpers will be wearing masks throughout the visit.

There are hours set aside for children with special needs on Dec. 5. Photos with Caring Santa can be scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. that day.

And there's even an opportunity to bring your pets to pose with Santa. Make your reservations for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 28.

Dates, hours of the Santa Photo Experience, COVID-19 guidelines and reservation information can be found on the Ocean County Mall website.

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