Santa Back In Collingswood For Christmas: Where To See Him

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — Santa Claus will be back in Collingswood this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions that made it difficult for kids to sit on his lap and make their case that they’ve been good boys and girls over the last year.

Visits and pictures with Santa are at the heart of many families’ holiday traditions, but the coronavirus pandemic gave them a lump of coal. Malls and other places took social distancing measures in both 2020 and 2021 to help contain the spread of the virus, moving Santa meet-ups largely online.

Virtual visits are still an option in many places, but there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person. In Collingswood, kids have several chances.

Santa is available for visits every weekend in December in Collingswood, where he has headquarters set up at Extraordinary ED. . Visits are scheduled Friday nights from 5- 8 p.m., Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m., and on Sunday afternoons from 1-3 p.m.

There is also a sensory-friendly Santa experience on Sunday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Upcycle Fitness.

Santa is also accepting in his mailbox in front of Borough Hall beginning Friday, Nov. 25.

And here are some other times to see Santa around the county:

• There’s a meet-and-greet with Santa and photo op at the Berlin Farmers Market on Friday, Dec. 2 from 2-6 p.m.
• Meet and get photos with “Scuba Santa” at Adventure Aquarium in Camden during “Christmas Underwater,” Nov. 25-Dec.24.
• Kriss Kringle will stop by Haddon Township’s third annual Winterfest 6, a family-friendly event on Haddon Square on Dec. 3. Pictures with Santa are from noon-3 p.m.
• Santa will be at Cherry Hill Township’s inaugural festivities at Croft Farm, which begin on Dec. 4 from 5-7 p.m. with a tree lighting.
• He’s also at the Cherry Hill Mall, taking photos until Dec. 24 and taking special family pet photos on Mondays. Click here for Saint Nick’s full schedule at the mall.

Santa is also making stops at some national chain retailers.

He arrived Nov. 12 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland and will hold court through Christmas Eve. Reservations are encouraged.

JC Penney stores, including stores in Cherry Hill and Deptford, are offering professional portraits with Santa through Dec. 18.

Santa will be at Macy’s stores in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston and Orlando. In Philly, Santa will be at Macy's Center City at Dickens Village. Reservations are required.

Santa is coming to Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores in Seattle and New York City.