Where To See Santa In East Windsor This Christmas Season

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

In and around East Windsor, kids have several chances:

• Quaker Bridge Mall, Lawrenceville: Take a photo with Santa at the Quaker Bridge Mall this season. It's best to make a reservation due to the crowd. Click here.
• Santa Arrival Event at MarketFair, Princeton: Santa will be arriving the day after Thanksgiving. But you can take photos with him through Sunday, Dec. 24. Hours vary, so visit their website for complete details. You can also take pet photos with Santa. Sensory-friendly Santa will be available Dec. 3, 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.
• Palmer Square: While shopping or dining at Palmer Square on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday, expect a Santa sighting. It begins Nov. 25, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Hamilton Township Winter Wonderland: Get into the holiday spirit with Hamilton's Winter Wonderland at Kuser Farm Park (390 Newkirk Ave). On Friday, Dec. 1, 4:30-7:30 p.m., there will be the annual tree lighting at 6 p.m., and festivities continue on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2-7:30 p.m. Apart from other attractions, you can take photos with Santa Claus, Grinchy, and other holiday characters meet and greets. Go early to avoid the line.

Santa will also be at Macy’s stores in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Orlando.