Where To See Santa In Brick This Christmas Season

BRICK, NJ — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Brick families. In Brick Township, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

Dec. 4: Brick Township's Christmas tree lighting celebration and visit with Santa, 5 p.m. in front of the municipal building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road.

Dec. 15: Breakfast with Santa at Taylor Sam's, 1643 Route 88, Brick; 10 a.m.-noon

Dec. 20: Santa's Workshop at Living Faith Bible Church, 1595 Route 88, Brickl 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Santa is also holding court at several shopping malls in the local area, including:

Ocean County Mall: Santa will be at Ocean County Mall through Dec. 24. Make your reservation online. Hours to see Santa are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 2-6, Dec. 8-13, Dec. 15, and Dec. 22; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 16-21 and Dec. 23, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. A sensory-friendly event is set for Dec. 8 from 9-10:30 a.m. Reservations are required.

Freehold Raceway Mall: Santa is available daily at Zara Court on the lower level at the mall. Make reservations online. Pet nights will also be held on Mondays from 4-7 p.m. A sensory-friendly event is scheduled for Dec. 8 from 10-11 a.m. Hours to see Santa (it's free, photo packages are available for a cost) are as follows: Through Dec. 22, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays; Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.