Seasonal & Holidays
Where To See Santa In Eatontown/Long Branch This Christmas Season
Santa Claus is coming to Pier Village on Nov. 25 and to Eatontown Dec. 1. Here's how to see him:
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EATONTOWN, NJ — Visits and pictures with Santa are treasured traditions for many families. For them, there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person.
Where to see Santa this year in and around Eatontown/Long Branch:
Santa Claus will come to Pier Village in Long Branch starting at 12 noon on Nov. 25. You can take your photo with him.
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The Eatontown tree lighting will be Friday evening, Dec. 1 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Santa will be there. Kids can meet him and take photos of him; there will be hot chocolate and caroling.
Here's everything planned Nov. 25 and 26 at Pier Village:
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November 25
Meet and Greet Santa| 12PM – 1PM | Festival Plaza
Christmas Caroling | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Musical Entertainment
Pup Photos with Santa | 12PM | Doggie Sweets
Holiday Donut Decorating with Sundae Donuts | 2PM – 4PM | Wave Resort
Music with the Danjos | 8PM | McLoone’s Pier House
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
November 26
Long Branch Tree Lighting | 4PM to 6PM
Meet and Greet Santa
Performances by Tim McLoone and the Shirley’s, The Long Branch Marching Band and Dance Team
Holiday Makers and Artisan Market
Gingerbread House Competition
Firetruck Parade
Christmas Caroling
Train Rides
Hot Chocolate, Donuts and Sweet Treats
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
Other places in NJ to have your photo taken with Santa:
- Santa at American Dream: Here are the hours: https://www.americandream.com/photos-with-santa# They also offer pet photos with Santa Sundays: Dec 3, 10 and 17 4p.m. - 7p.m.
- Santa will also be at Macy’s stores in New York City. Reservations are required.
- Santa is coming to Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores on Black Friday, which is Nov. 24 this year.
- JC Penney stores are offering professional portraits with Santa through Dec. 18.
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