Holiday Happenings Around Jersey Area Malls

Calling all kids! Parents - looking for some indoor holiday fun that will keep you warm? Head out to some of our favorite malls  to check out Santa and great holiday events. Take a picture with Santa, listen to Christmas carols, or walk around to see all the festive decorations.

Santa & North Jersey Malls

Outlets at Bergen Town Center
Route 4 E, Paramus NJ (Bergen County), 201-845-4050

  • Santa Cares:  Photo Op for Special Needs - November 25, 2017, 8:30-10AM
  • For the Holidays: Local School Choirs and Dance Troupes - Throughout December
  • Paws and Claus: Mondays Thru December 18, 2017, 6-9PM
  • Photo with Santa: Through December 23, 2017

Paramus Park Mall
700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ (Bergen County), 201-261-8000

  • Holiday PJ Night with Santa: December 8, 2017, 5-8PM
  • Photos with Santa: Through December 24, 2017

The Shops at Riverside
390 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack NJ (Bergen County), 201-489-0151

  • Pet Photos with Santa: December 11, 2017, 7-9PM
  • Photos with Santa: Through December 23, 2017 (closed Sundays, various times)

Westfield Garden State Plaza
1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus NJ (Bergen County), 201-843-2121

  • Santa Cares: Photo Op for Special Needs - December 2, 2017, 8:30-10AM
  • Operation Santa Salute: Veterans & Military Families meet Santa, get a Free Photo - December 2, 2017, 10AM-9PM
  • Mad Science Holiday Shows: Free Admission for Children, See Fun Science Demonstrations (45 Minutes) - December 6, 9, 13, 16
  • Pet Photo with Santa: Mondays Only Through December 11, 2017
  • Photos with Santa: Thru December 23, 2017

Livingston Mall
112 Eisenhower Pkwy, Livington NJ (Essex County). 973-994-9391

  • Santa Party: Welcome Santa, Enjoy Entertainment, Children Activities & Refreshments - December 1, 2017, 6-8PM
  • Pet Photo Night: December 10, 2017, 6PM
  • Photos with Santa: Through December 24, 2017 (various times)

The Mall at Short Hills
1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills NJ (Essex County), 973-376-7350

  • Holiday Music: Weekends December 2017
  • Santa's Flight Academy: Child becomes a member of a flight crew and meets Santa - Now Thru December 24, 2017
  • Photo With Santa: Now Through December 24, 2017

Newport Centre
30 Mall Dr W, Jersey City NJ (Hudson County), 201-626-2078

  • Pet Photo Night: December 10, 2017, 7-9PM
  • Photos with Santa: Through December 24, 2017 (various times)

Rockaway Townsquare
301 Mount Hope Ave, Rockaway NJ (Morris County), 973-361-4071

  • Photos with Santa: Through December 24, 2017 (various times)
  • Sensory Santa Experience: December 10, 2017 from 8:30-10AM
  • Pet Photo Night: December 10, 2017, 6-8PM

Center City Mall
301 Main St, Paterson NJ (Passaic County), 973-345-4040

  • Santa’s Workshop and Free Pictures: December 19, 2017, 11AM-2PM

Willowbrook Mall
1400 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne NJ (Passaic County), 973-345-4040

  • Ugly Sweater Night with Santa: December 1, 2017
  • Holiday PJ Night with Santa: December 8, 2017
  • Pet Photo With Santa: Now Through December 11, 2017
  • Photo With Santa: Now Through December 24, 2017

Palisades Mall
1000 Palisades Center Drive, Palisades NY, 845-348-1000

  • Tuesdays with Santa: Join Santa for a special Story time - November 21 & 28, 2017, December 5, 2017
  • Caring Santa: Families with sensory concerns are invited to visit Santa - November 26, 2017