Santa Arrival Parade At American Dream Saturday; 3 Chances To Meet Him In Secaucus

SECAUCUS, NJ — Santa Claus will arrive with great fanfare to American Dream mall this weekend. And in Secaucus, Santa will be at the Rec Center Dec. 6 and then again at the Secaucus town museum Dec. 13.

Santa will have an arrival parade at American Dream this Saturday, Nov. 15. Santa will lead a parade that will kick off at 10:30 a.m., departing from the Coca Cola Bubble in Court A. Follow the indoor parade as Santa walks to his holiday home at Holiday Dreamland inside the mall. Santa will remain there (with elves) all season long to take pictures with kids.

Santa will be at the Rec Center Dec. 6, with chances in the morning and evening to take photos.

Santa will be at the Secaucus Library Dec. 9.

On Dec. 13, the Secaucus town museum will also host Santa. All are welcome to come to the town museum for a tree decorating. They will have treats, candy, hot cocoa and toys. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m Dec. 13.

And here's everything planned at American Dream for Black Friday and the Christmas holiday season:

On November 15, the Apollo Theatre will have open auditions for its annual Amateur Night Holiday Special. Noon – 4 p.m. Location: Court D. Up to 125 vocalists will audition. First come, first served for auditions

Pet photos with Santa at American Dream: Guests can bring their furry friends (dogs only) for photos. Dates: November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 15 from 4 - 7 p.m.

Nick The Halls - daily beginning November 22 (dance parties are weekend only) Location: Nickelodeon Universe

Get in the holiday spirit with Nick the Halls at Nickelodeon Universe! Create endless memories with your favorite Nickelodeon friends dressed in their holiday best. Ask an Elf to help you write a letter to Santa, decorate ornaments, or make a festive craft in the Elf Workshop. Enjoy dancing in snow flurries during our Nick the Halls Dance Party.

Black Friday, Nov. 28 is action packed at American Dream:

American Dream will open at 3 a.m. on Black Friday (doors open from A deck, Level 1) and the first 250 guests in line that day can strap into the Double Dare Human Crane or spin the prize wheel inside Nickelodeon Universe and win prizes; American Dream is only saying prizes will be "significant." The mall will have free skating at The Rink, free roller coaster rides on Shellraiser and free admission to the Paw Patrol Hero Academy at Nickelodeon Universe from 6 – 8 a.m.

Breakfast with Characters - December 7 at 9 a.m.

Celebrate the holidays with Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob over breakfast at Marcus Live! restaurant on the third floor.

Merry Mondays at Marcus Live! restaurant
Every Monday night in December, enjoy dinner, decorating and festive fun, including gingerbread cookie decorating and hot cocoa bars.
Dates: December 1, 8, 15
Location: Marcus Live!

Dec. 15: Max McNown concert 6 p.m. Dream Stage In collaboration with Audacy’s NEW 102.7’s Karen Carson In The Morning, American Dream will host a three-week holiday toy drive benefiting New York City foster kids, culminating in a live performance by rising musical star Max McNown. Ticket information to be released on a later date

Friday Night Lights

On Friday nights in December, various American Dream brands take the Dream Stage, offering interactive experiences, entertainment and exclusive product sampling.
Dates: December 5, 12, 19 3 – 9 p.m.
Location: Dream Stage

Santa Brunch - December 13, 14, 20, 21

Enjoy a magical morning with Santa at Carpaccio for brunch, featuring festive activities and delicious treats.
Location: Carpaccio

Characters of the Dream Parade - December 20 and 21 at 3 p.m.

Watch your favorite American Dream characters parade throughout the center and take pictures alongside your favorite friends. Begins in Court A.

Angry Birds: Holiday Party - Dec. 21 from noon - 4 p.m.

Celebrate the holidays with Red the Angry Bird and win prizes for a hole-in-one while enjoying arts and crafts projects and enjoying face painting and balloon artists. Location: Angry Birds mini golf

Coca Cola Gift Wrapping

Bring your holiday gifts to Holiday Dreamland for free gift wrapping, courtesy Coca Cola. Dates: November 28, 29; December 12, 13, 16, 20, 22, 23, 24 Noon – 8 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve - Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve for kids, starts at 11 a.m.

American Dream’s youngest guests can welcome the New Year early with a daytime celebration at Nickelodeon Universe, including a special countdown to noon. Location: Nickelodeon Universe