(Bridgewater Commons)
(Bridgewater Commons)
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Santa Claus along with Mrs. Claus will be arriving at the Bridgewater Commons mall on Saturday, Nov. 12 for the Christmas season.
Similar to previous years, Santa's guests will not be sitting on his lap this year. Rather, Santa will sit in his grand velvet chair on an elevated platform behind his guests. A bright red photo frame sits in front of Santa with the saying, "Holiday Joy."
The Santa Celebration will begin on Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. with members of the New Jersey Youth Chorus performing a set of holiday songs. Trumpeters will then signal to all that Santa and Mrs. Claus are on the way to officially declare Santa at the Commons open for the holiday season.
Following the holiday season photo set’s official ribbon-cutting opening, The Village Carolers will stroll the center singing favorite holiday tunes.
Presented by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, Santa at the Commons, located in Center Court on the Lower Level, will open for visits and photos immediately following the ceremony.
Santa will remain at the Commons through Saturday, Dec. 24.
"Kicking off the start to the holidays with joy, coupled with community, is a long-standing Bridgewater Commons tradition," said Marketing Director Tom Kovacic. "We’re not only thrilled the New Jersey Youth Chorus is helping us welcome Santa Claus to Bridgewater Commons this year, but look forward to a wonderful holiday and gift-giving season filled with many more surprises along the way!"
To make Santa at the Commons reservations and see photo package choices and pricing visit bridgewatercommons.com. Visits and photos take place through Saturday, Dec. 24.
Sensory Santa Days
Sensory Santa Days opens the center early for community members with special needs including and beyond that of autism to meet with Santa. In partnership with The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute, children and adults within all spectrums of special needs and their families are welcome to these sensory-friendly events to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit and photos with Santa in a quiet setting. Families should reserve their time slot in advance at bridgewatercommons.com. Sensory Santa Days dates and times follow:
Santa’s Photo Theme Nights
Bridgewater Commons has reserved three evenings for visitors to creatively theme this year’s holiday photo memory with St. Nick. Theme night participants will also receive Santa’s magic sparkle 3D glasses and more.
Santa at the Commons Hours of Operation
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