Where To See Santa In Westfield This Christmas Season

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

In Westfield, kids have several chances:

• Westfield NJ - Downtown is hosting The Westfield Christmas tree lighting on Sunday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. at the North Avenue Train Station. The event will include a DJ, cookies, and giveaways, Santa arrives on the fire truck to light the Christmas Tree with Mayor Brindle at 5:30 p.m., pictures with Santa from 5:30 to 6 p.m. For more information click here.
• Santa at The Mills at Jersey Gardens at 651 Kapkowski Rd, Elizabeth. Guests can visit and take photos with Santa through Dec 24.
• Santa Claus at Warinanco Park in Roselle on Sunday, Dec. 3. The event will take place at the Warinanco Sports Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3. Enjoy ice skating, holiday carols and refreshments, and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus and his elves. Tickets are $8 each, and include 2-hour entry, skate rentals, hot chocolate and a cookie. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at warinancopark.com.

Santa arrived on Nov. 5 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland and will hold court through Christmas Eve. Reservations are encouraged.

Santa will also be at Macy’s stores in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Orlando. In New York City, Santa will be at Macy's Herald Square 151 W 34th Street, 8th floor, New York through Dec. 24. Reservations are required, for information click here.

JC Penney stores, including stores in Woodbridge, are offering professional portraits with Santa through Dec. 18.