Where To See Santa In Matawan-Aberdeen This Christmas Season

ABERDEEN, NJ — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Matawan-Aberdeen families. In Matawan and Aberdeen, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

Dec. 5: Aberdeen's tree lighting: 6-8:30 p.m. at Aberdeen Town Hall, 1 Aberdeen Square, Aberdeen, NJ 07747

Dec. 6: Meet Santa at the Matawan Winter Lights festival: 6-8:30 p.m. in Terhune Park. Come for crafts, activities, games, music, a tree lighting and a chance for kids to meet Santa Claus.

Dec. 7 Breakfast with Santa at Woodbridge Applebee's. The Woodbridge Applebee's hosts Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 7. The special Christmas breakfast goes from 8:30 - 10 a.m. Tickets must be purchased beforehand at the specific Applebee's location. The $10-per-person ticket includes photos with Santa, breakfast, raffles and other goodies.

Dec. 8: Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Busters in the Woodbridge Center Mall. Hosting a Santa Breakfast at 9 a.m. Dec. 8. You must buy tickets in advance: https://bit.ly/3CJCUJU

Santa at the Woodbridge Center Mall: Here's the info on photos with Santa at the mall, plus the dates for sensory Santa and pet photos with Santa: https://www.woodbridgecenter.c...

Also, check out the Barron Arts Center's Holiday Model Train Show now on view Dec. 2 - Dec. 30 (Closed Dec. 25) at the Woodbridge Barron Arts Center.

Featuring the set-up and design of Mike Gelesky Now in its 34th year at the Barron Arts Center. Free admission; donations welcome. Reservations required on all weekends and Christmas week (Dec. 23-30)

To make your weekend reservation call 732-634-0413

No reservations needed Monday - Friday (Dec 2-20) Weekday Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-4pm