# Family/Pet Photos with Santa Claus

> Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 13 · 11:00 AM
- Where: Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, NJ 08753
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Ocean County Parks and Recreation
- Official page: https://oceancountytourism.com/event/family-pet-photos-with-santa-claus/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Santa Claus visits the Cooper Environmental Center at Cattus Island County Park for family and pet holiday photos. Bring your own camera, and one of Santa's helpers will be on hand to snap the picture. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash. The event is free, open to all ages and run first come, first served, making it an easy way to get a holiday portrait of the whole family, four-legged members included.

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