Where To See Santa In Mendham/Chester This Holiday Season

Mendham/Chester — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Mendham/Chester families.

In Mendham/Chester, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

Brookside

• Where: Brookside Engine Company No. 1, 1 Cherry Lane, Brookside
• When: Nov. 30, 3 to 5 p.m.
• What: “Bring the kids for a cozy holiday hangout: hot chocolate, cookies, and a chance to snap a pic with the big guy.”

Mendham Borough

• Where: Historic Phoenix House, 2 West Main Street, Mendham
• When: Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• What: Photos with Santa, complimentary cookies, Holly Trail. (Reservations required, click here)

Santa Train Ride

• Where: Hidden Pond Tree Farm, 4 West Field Road, Mendham
• When: Weekends through Dec. 23
• What: This Christmas, families can enjoy a "wintry night time train ride" to Santa's Secret Outpost for a special visit! Children interact with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Families take a journey on our "Christmas Train". Tickets for this exclusive 30-40 minute experience must be purchased online in advance.

Wandering With Santa

• Where: Main Street, Chester
• When: Dec. 13
• What: Throughout the day, Santa will be wandering Main Street and popping in to local businesses.

Alstede Farms Brunch, Chester

• Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
• When: Dec. 7, 13, and 14, 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. time slots available each day.
• What: A special brunch with Santa as the guest of honor. Register online here.

Chester Township Tree Lighting

• Where: Municipal Field Gazebo, 155 Main Street, Chester
• When: Dec. 7, 5 to 7 p.m.
• What: “Let the holiday festivities begin! It’s almost time for Chester’s Annual Tree Lighting at Municipal Field Gazebo! Join Chester Recreation & the Municipality of the Borough of Chester on the first Sunday of December for live music by the West Morris Mendham High School Choir & Band, free refreshments donated by local businesses, special appearances by Chester Volunteer Fire Company, Chester, NJ, Chester Police Department, Chester First Aid Squad, and the one and only Santa Claus.”