Where To See Santa Near South Brunswick This Christmas Season

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Visits and pictures with Santa are treasured traditions for many South Brunswick families. For them, there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person.

In and around South Brunswick, kids have several chances:

• Santa Arrival Event at MarketFair, Princeton: Santa will be arriving the day after Thanksgiving. But you can take photos with him through Sunday, Dec. 24. Hours vary, so visit their website for complete details. You can also take pet photos with Santa. Sensory-friendly Santa will be available Dec. 3, 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.
• Brunch with Santa and his Friends: Sunday 1 p.m. Crafts, animals and more. Get photos taken with Santa. Brunch includes pancakes, sausage, muffins, cookies coffee, tea and juice. $10 per person over age 2. Space is limited, register at www.tinyurl.com/4Hsanta2023 . All proceeds benefit the Middlesex County 4-H program. 4-H Youth Center. 645 Cranbury Rd. East Brunswick.
• Palmer Square: While shopping or dining at Palmer Square on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday, expect a Santa sighting. It begins Nov. 25, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• LiLLiPiES Bakery: LiLLiPiES Bakery will be celebrating the Holiday Fest on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. Apart from fun activities, a visit from Santa Claus is on the cards from around 10:30 a.m.
• Quaker Bridge Mall, Lawrenceville: Take a photo with Santa at the Quaker Bridge Mall this season. It's best to make a reservation due to the crowd. Click here.

Santa will also be at Macy’s stores in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Orlando.