Where To See Santa In Barnegat-Manahawkin This Christmas Season

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Barnegat-Manahawkin families. In Barnegat-Manahawkin, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

• Barnegat Vol. Fire Company's Santa Run kicks off Dec. 1. See details here.
• Stafford's Christmas tree lighting is set for Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. It will be held at the Municipal Complex, 260 E. Bay Ave.
• Stafford Vol. Fire Company's Santa Run kicks off Dec. 6. See details here.
• Barnegat's tree lighting is preceded by a pop-up holiday market at Fred Watts Gazebo Park on Dec. 7. Shop local goods from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. as carolers sing.
• Stafford Vol. Fire Company will have Photos with Santa at the downtown firehouse, 133 Stafford Ave., on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Donations are appreciated.
• Stafford will host a "Holiday Wonderland and Christmas Market" at Heritage Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 14.

Got a Santa event to share? Send details to veronica.flesher@patch.com.

Santa is also holding court at the Ocean County Mall through Dec. 24. Click here for more details.