# Merry Meals with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Fairy Tale Forest

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

- When: Thu, Dec 3 · 5:15 PM
- Where: Fairy Tale Forest — Fables Restaurant, 140 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
- Ages: All ages; kids' price for ages 2–17
- Price: $60 for adults • $40 for kids (ages 2-17); add discounted park admission for $16 per person
- Organizer: Fairy Tale Forest
- Official page: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fairytaleforest/2292757
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Fables Restaurant at Fairy Tale Forest in Oak Ridge serves a family-style holiday dinner with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Thursday evening, December 3, 2026, with seatings at 5:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The ticket covers an evening feast prepared by the Fables chefs and served family style, a sing-along led by Mrs. Claus, tableside introductions and a reading of "The Night Before Christmas" by Santa himself, plus photo opportunities the park suggests for a family holiday card. Tickets are $60 for adults and $40 for kids ages 2 to 17, and a discounted park admission can be added for $16 per person. High chairs are limited, so families who need one should tell the park in advance. Each seating is booked online as its own ticket.

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