Where To See Santa In Basking Ridge This Holiday Season

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Basking Ridge families.

In Basking Ridge, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

• Santa Claus will be making his way through the streets of Basking Ridge and delivering gifts to children on a firetruck with the help of the Basking Ridge Fire Company. This is part of a fundraising effort by the all-volunteer organization. For a suggested donation of $75 per family, Santa Claus will arrive at your home via a firetruck to deliver a holiday gift (which you provide, to your child(ren). To reserve a child's visit with Santa, register at www.brfco.com/events.
• Liberty Corner Fire Company will be escorting Santa through town to deliver gifts to kids. For a recommended $60 Donation, Santa Claus (or a firefighter in lieu of Santa Claus) will arrive at your home on a fire truck to deliver a holiday gift (which you provide), to your child(ren). The fire truck will arrive at your home with its lights and sirens activated. After the truck comes to a complete stop outside your home, each child is encouraged to come to the fire truck to receive his/her gift from Santa (or a firefighter). You are free and encouraged to take pictures. For more information, visit events.libertycornerfire.org/e/santa-2025.
• Ross Farms at 135 N. Maple Ave. in Basking Ridge, is hosting a Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit Rossfarm.org for more information.

Santa is also holding court at the local shopping mall, including:

• Santa Claus is heading to the Bridgewater Commons, which will offer nearly six weeks of holiday magic from Nov. 15 to Dec. 24, including a birthday party for Santa Claus, live performances, pet-friendly events, and, of course, visits and photos with Santa. For more information, click here.

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