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Santa Sightings Around Town

Santa Claus is making appearances before his big day, and Macaroni Kid got a sneak peek at his itinerary! Here is a snippet of what we found out. Be sure to check back here often. We will be continually updating this list as we hear more news of his appearances around town.

November 30: Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
 

Community Hospice of Bergen County will be hosting its annual Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Kids will take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, make a holiday craft with Macaroni Kid, hear a special holiday story from Mrs. Claus and take home a goodie bag. 9:30AM-11:30AM at United Water, 200 Old Hook Road, Harrington Park, NJ. Click here for more information and to make a reservation.

December 3: Pet Photos with Santa "Claws"

Take your pets to meet Santa at The Outlets at Bergen Town Center. 15% of proceeds benefit local animal-friendly organizations. 5PM-8PM.

December 5: Santa Arrives at Tice's Corner
 

Santa arrives on a fire truck at Tice's Corner in Woodcliff Lake. Sip hot cocoa and enjoy music from Bergen County's own Blue Chip Chorus as the Tice Christmas tree is lighted. 6PM, Tice's Corner, 441 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake. Click here for details.

December 6: Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa

Join Santa at River Vale's Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 6 at 6:30PM. All are invited to enjoy the lighting of the tree, listen to holiday music, take pictures with Santa (bring your cameras!) and enjoy hot chocolate and treats. Tree lighting will be at River Vale Town Hall and party afterwards will be at Holdrum School Old Gym. 

December 7: Santa Saturday at Shops At Riverside, Goddard School's Holidays Around The World, 
Breakfasts with Santa, and Westwood Parade

Macaroni Kid will be celebrating Santa Saturday at The Shops at Riverside from 10AM to 2PM. Enjoy crafts, photos with Santa and more! Stay tuned for more details.

Come to the Goddard School of Norwood's annual Holidays Around the World event from 11AM to 1PM. There will be crafts by Macaroni Kid, games, refreshments, gift basket raffles, and a special visitor from the North Pole! Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots and all monetary donations collected at the event will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation.

The Woman's Club of Old Tappan will be hosting Breakfast with Santa featuring a light breakfast, crafts, games, pictures with Santa and goodie bags. 9:30AM-11:30AM at Old Tappan Fire House, 231 Old Tappan road, Old Tappan. Click here for more information and to make a reservation.

Meet Santa while enjoying a continental Breakfast, holiday music, crafts and a gift from Santa. Presented by The Junior Women's Club of River Edge. 9:30AM-11AM at River Dell High School Cafeteria, 55 Pyle Street, Oradell. Visit www.jwcriveredge.org for more information.

Come out with family, friends and neighbors to celebrate the season at Westwood's 22nd Annual Home for the Holidays event. Parade starts at 6PM on Westwood Avenue and will feature floats from local groups and organizations, and Santa and his friends arriving on a fire truck. Click here for details.

December 10: Santa Visits Montvale Library
Come say hi as Santa makes a special visit to the Montvale Library. 3:45PM at Montvale Public Library, 12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale. Click here for info.

December 13: Breakfast with Santa
Whole Foods at The Outlets at Bergen Town Center will host a continental breakfast with Santa. 9AM. Reservations required. Click here for details.

December 15: Holiday with the Animals and Santa
Enjoy free refreshments, complimentary train rides and costumed characters, pictures with Santa! Plus watch animals receive and open special gifts prepared by zoo staff. Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus. 12PM-3PM. Click here for details.
 
Every Monday 11/18-12/16: Pet Photos with Santa
Bring your furry friends to take pictures with Santa at Paramus Park Mall at 6PM. 

Every Tuesday 11/26, 12/3, 12/10 and 12/17: Pajama Party with Santa
Visit Santa in your PJs and bring your child's favorite stuffed animal, blanket or book. 6PM at Paramus Park Mall.

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