Santa Claus Is Coming To Morristown: Where To See Him

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

In and around Morristown, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

Christmas Fest At Morristown Green

• Where: The Morristown Green
• When: Saturday and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. until Dec. 21st, as well as Fridays (5th, 12th and 19th) from 3 to 8 pm.
• What: “Decked out in holiday finery, the Morristown Green will become a wonderland of nostalgia during the month-long festival. Visits and photos with Santa, holiday crafts, ice sculpture demonstrations and rides on a miniature train will all return to delight the children while families bask in the glow of thousands of dazzling lights.”

Randolph Community Center

• Where: 30 Calais Road, Randolph
• When: Dec. 12, 5 to 8 p.m.
• What: “Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa donated by Arbor Terrace of Morris Plains, fun crafts donated by Steve Jancarek / Coldwell Banker Realty, and $5 holiday glitter tattoos from Gigi Face Painting! There’ll also be a cheerful coloring station for kids and pictures with Santa.”

YMCA’s Jolly Holidays Family Event

• Where: Greater Morristown YMCA at 79 Horsehill Road in Cedar Knolls
• When: Dec. 5, 4 to 8 p.m.
• What: Will feature cookie and ornament decorating, festive treats for sale, photos with Santa, and vendors.

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 nighttime 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.