Where To See Santa In Princeton Area This Christmas Season

PRINCETON — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Princeton area families. In Princeton, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

• Palmer Square Princeton: Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on the Square, enjoy some holiday cheer while shopping and dining. You just might run into joyous a capella carolers with Santa strolling from corner to corner. Don’t miss all the action between 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.
• Princeton Shopping Center: Celebrate the magic of the season with the Hot Chocolate Crawl with Santa Claus on Dec. 7, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Stroll with Santa through the courtyard, with hot cocoa in hand, and enjoy music and activities for all ages. On Dec. 9, children will be painting a Santa plate (a new design from last year's hit). There'll be carols, holiday treats, and even an exclusive meet-and-greet with Mr. Claus himself.

• Yankee Doodle Tap Room: Santa will be coming for breakfast at Princeton's Yankee Doodle Tap on Dec. 8 and 15, between 9 .m. and 11 a.m.
• Kuser Farm Mansion, Hamilton: You can visit Santa at the Kuser Farm Mansion in Hamilton on Dec. 8, from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Don't forget to bring your camera to take photos with Santa.
• Boro Restaurant and Bar, Pennington: Santa will be visiting the restaurant regularly this Holiday season. You can also join him for a magical evening at a Winter Wonderland dinner.

Santa is also holding court at several shopping malls in the local area, including:

• Marketfair
• Quaker Bridge Mall