Where To See Santa In Hillsborough This Holiday Season

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Hillsborough families.

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

Here are the details:

• Hillsborough Township will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 5. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, with Santa arriving shortly after 7 p.m. The event includes:
  • Watch Santa light the tree
  • Hot cocoa and cookies (while supplies last)
  • See your favorite Holiday Characters
  • Train rides and inflatables (weather permitting)
  • Drop off your Letter to Santa
  • Food will be available for purchase from various food vendors
  • Drop off new pajamas for the pajama drive
  • Music, dancers, fire pit, and more
• Flagtown Fire/Rescue - Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1 will host their annual Santa Run and Holiday Food Drive will be held starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. Santa will be out on the streets in the Flagtown area with his elves to see the children (and adults too). Listen carefully for the sirens. For more information, click here.
• Hillsborough Fire Co. #3 - Station 38 is hosting its annual Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 324 Woods Road, Hillsborough. For more information, click here.
• Hillsborough Twp Station 37 Fire will escort Santa through their primary response area on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning around 8:30 a.m. Be on the lookout and listen for firetrucks and lead vehicles as Santa drives by. For more information, click here.

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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