LONG BRANCH, NJ – Visits and pictures with Santa are a treasured tradition for many families in Eatontown-Long Branch. Children will have several opportunities to see jolly old Santa in person, as well as many other Christmas and holiday events.
What is planned:
Dec 6: Tree lighting in Eatontown and meeting Santa Claus. 6:30 p.m. in front of Eatontown City Hall.
Opportunity to Meet Santa at Pier Village in Long Branch:
Dec 7: Meet and Greet Santa Claus | Carousel stage | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Juggling elf / toy soldier on stilts | Appearances | Carousel stage | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m
Christmas carols | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Musical entertainment while strolling
Holiday DJ Bash and Reindeer Games | Carousel stage | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m
Making Holiday Bracelets | Little Words Project | 12 o’clock
Pottery painting | Blue Sky Ceramic | 12 o’clock
Puppy photos with Santa Claus | Dog Treats | 1 p.m
Live music with DC Duo | McLoone’s Pier House | 8 p.m
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in the fun holiday sing-along!
Dec 8: A cappella sound of the sea | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Entertainment while walking
Puppy Hanukkah Images | 10 a.m. | Dog treats
Lunch with Santa Claus | 10 a.m. | McLoone’s Pier House
Dec 14: Meet and Greet Santa Claus | Carousel stage | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Juggling elf / toy soldier on stilts | Demonstrations | Carousel stage | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m
Christmas carols | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Musical entertainment while strolling
Holiday DJ Bash and Reindeer Games | Carousel stage | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m
Making Holiday Bracelets | Little Words Project | 12 o’clock
Pottery painting | Blue Sky Ceramic | 12 o’clock
Puppy photos with the Grinch | Dog Treats | 1 p.m
Meet & Greet with Adriana Carrig, CEO of the Little Words Project, Book Signing and Trunk Show | Little Words Project | 1 p.m
Gingerbread House Building Workshop | Wave Resort | 14 o’clock
Live music with Pam McCoy Duo | McLoone’s Pier House | 8 p.m
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in the fun holiday sing-along!
Monmouth Moms Elf Scavenger Hunt
Bowling, V/R simulators, pool tables and more…| Pier pins
Arcade Games | Fun and games on the promenade
Dec 15: Brunch with Santa Claus | McLoone’s Pier House | 10 O `clock
Breakfast with Santa Claus | Dog Treats | 10:30 a.m
Puppy photos with Santa Claus | Dog Treats | 12:00 p.m
A cappella sound of the sea | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Entertainment while walking
Dec 21: Shore Regional High School Choir Performance | 11 a.m
Meet and Greet Santa Claus | Carousel stage | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Juggling elf / toy soldier on stilts | Demonstrations | Carousel stage | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m
Christmas carols | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Musical entertainment while strolling
Holiday DJ Bash and Reindeer Games | Carousel stage | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m
Making Holiday Bracelets | Little Words Project | 12 o’clock
Pottery painting | Blue Sky Ceramic | 12 o’clock
Puppy photos with Santa Claus | Dog Treats | 1 p.m
Live music with Tony Caggiano | McLoone’s Pier House | 8 p.m
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in the fun holiday sing-along!
Monmouth Moms Elf Scavenger Hunt
Bowling, V/R simulators, pool tables and more…| Pier pins
Arcade Games | Fun and games on the promenade
Dec 22: Brunch with Santa Claus | McLoone’s Pier House | 10 O `clock
Breakfast with the Grinch| Dog Treats | 10:30 a.m
Puppy photos with the Grinch| Dog Treats | 12:00 p.m
A cappella sound of the sea | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Entertainment while walking
Dec 29: Hanukkah Celebration at Pier Village:
Pup Hannukah Pictures | Dog Treats | 10 O `clock
Menorah lighting | 5:30 p.m
Join them for their menorah lighting ceremony during the Hanukkah celebration: lighting of the giant menorah, festive music, donuts, latkes, entertainment, gelt drop and mini golf. Rabbi Laibel Schapiro, Rabbi Yaakov Greenberg of Chabad of the Shore and Mayor John Pallone of the City of Long Branch will lead the lighting.
The lighting of the menorah takes place in all weathers.
Dec 31: New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacle | 9 p.m. | promenade
New Year’s Eve celebration in the bar | Wave resort
Meet Santa Claus at Freehold Raceway Mall
Visit Santa Claus in his winter wonderland. Santa arrived on November 7th and is located on the lower level of Zara Court. Visiting Santa is free and photo packages can be purchased. Opening times vary depending on the day and week. A full timetable is available online. Reservations are also possible online.
Pet nights also take place on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A sensory event is planned for December 8th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m
Magical Encounters in Freehold – Open now through December 31st
Meet a real Santa Claus in a realistic and whimsical environment. Your children will have 25 minutes of private, private interaction with Santa as your children sit down for a professional photography session documenting their visit with Santa. Hanukkah and Green Guy experiences available. 62 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
