Where To See Santa In Basking Ridge This Christmas Season

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

In Basking Ridge, kids have several chances:

• The 10th Annual Winter Market and Christmas Tree Lighting in Basking Ridge on Saturday, Dec. 2 will feature Tony award-winning star of stage and screen, Laura Benanti who will perform a selection of holiday songs. The Winter Market is held from noon to 7 p.m. at Bishop Janes United Methodist Church. With more than 30 local vendors and artisans in attendance, the Winter Market is a great place to shop for holiday gifts for family and friends. After the tree lighting, children can visit Santa from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. on the front porch of RidgeFamily Dentistry.
• Basking Ridge Fire Co. No 1 & EMS will host its annual 2023 Santa Gift Delivery on a Firetruck. Santa will to homes in their response area on a fire truck and deliver a gift to kids on Saturday, Dec. 16. For information click here.
• Liberty Corner Fire Company will host its annual Santa Claus' Early Christmas on a Firetruck on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sana will arrive on a firetruck to homes in its response area and deliver gifts. To register or more information click here.
• Santa @ The Commons, Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level at 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, visits to Santa Celebration will run through Sunday, Dec. 24.
• The Downtown Somerville Alliance's annual Holiday Jubilee on Friday, Dec. 1 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 61 W Main St. and will feature a variety of performances and activities in the district including a visit from Santa himself.
• Somerville's Holiday Lights Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street in Somerville will feature lighted and decorated fire trucks, ambulances, and emergency responder vehicles with Santa as well.
• Norz Hill Farm & Market, LLC will once again be offering the Holiday Lights Hayride at 130 S Branch Road, Hillsborough. Norz Hill Farm offers Hayride experiences complete with holiday lights, outdoor interactive displays, a spin by the animals, and perhaps a stop by Santa's cornfield office.

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.