Where To See Santa In Bridgewater This Christmas Season

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Visits and pictures with Santa are treasured traditions for many Bridgewater families. For them, there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person.

In Bridgewater, kids have several chances:

• Santa @ The Commons, Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level at 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, visits to Santa Celebration will run through Sunday, Dec. 24.
• Bridgewater Township Christmas Tree Lighting at 100 Commons Way. On Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Municipal Complex the event will include a tree lighting, singing, hot chocolate, family activities, and - of course - Santa.
• Green Knoll Fire Department will be hosting Cookies With Santa on Friday, Dec. 22. Santa will be attending their annual fundraiser. On Saturday, Dec. 23rd the Green Knoll Fire truck will be escorting Santa around town in their responding district. To register for cookies click here.
• Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company is teaming up with Santa Claus to spread Christmas cheer and help raise funds for the fire company. They will be escorting Santa around their primary response area in Bridgewater and Branchburg Twps. For $50, your family can have Santa Claus come to your home with lights and sirens blaring to deliver gifts to your children. Limited dates are available. To register click here.
• The Downtown Somerville Alliance's annual Holiday Jubilee on Friday, Dec. 1 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 61 W Main St. and will feature a variety of performances and activities in the district including a visit from Santa himself.
• Somerville's Holiday Lights Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street in Somerville will feature lighted and decorated fire trucks, ambulances, and emergency responder vehicles with Santa as well.
• Norz Hill Farm & Market, LLC will once again be offering the Holiday Lights Hayride at 130 S Branch Road, Hillsborough. Norz Hill Farm offers Hayride experiences complete with holiday lights, outdoor interactive displays, a spin by the animals, and perhaps a stop by Santa's cornfield office.

Santa arrived on Nov. 5 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland and will hold court through Christmas Eve. Reservations are encouraged.

Santa will also be at Macy’s stores in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Orlando. In New York City, Santa will be at Macy's Herald Square 151 W 34th Street, 8th floor, New York through Dec. 24. Reservations are required, for information click here.

JC Penney stores, including stores in Woodbridge, are offering professional portraits with Santa through Dec. 18.