Santa Claus Is Coming To Lawrence For Christmas: Where To See Him

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

In and around Lawrence, kids have several chances:

• Lawrence Township Municipal Building: Lawrence Township's Deck the Town Hall will be held on Dec. 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Township Municipal Building. Apart from trackless train rides, goodie bags, and more, expect a visit from Santa.
• Santa Visit, Weeden Park, Lawrence Township: Santa is coming to Weeden Park on Friday, Dec. 1. Don't miss your chance to take a photo with him in the decorated and lit gazebo in Weeden Park. This event is free and open to the public.
• 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.
• LiLLiPiES Bakery: LiLLiPiES Bakery will be celebrating the Holiday Fest on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. Apart from fun activities, a visit from Santa Claus is on the cards from around 10:30 a.m.
• 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 character meet and greets. Go early to avoid the line.

Santa arrived 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.