# Santa's Circus — UCPAC, Rahway

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

- When: Fri, Dec 18 · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Where: Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Main Stage, 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ 07065
- Ages: Family fun for all ages; child tickets ages 14 & under
- Price: Standard $59, children 14 & under $37; Premium $77, children $55 (All In Pricing)
- Organizer: Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
- Official page: https://ucpac.org/event/santas-circus/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Santa's Circus, a new Christmas-themed circus production, plays UCPAC's Main Stage in Rahway on a Friday evening a week before Christmas. The 90-minute show mixes stunts and skill acts, magic and illusions, comedy and holiday surprises, and pitches itself at everyone from four to eighty-four. Beyond the show, children can meet and greet Christmas characters and write a letter to Santa with help from Mrs. Claus. UCPAC prices children 14 and under well below adults: standard tickets are $59 for adults and $37 for children, premium tickets $77 and $55, all fees included. Doors open at 7 pm for the 8 pm show; groups of 10 or more can request a discount. The same touring show also plays Patchogue Theatre on Long Island the following night.

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