# Santa @ The Commons

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

- When: Nov 14 – Dec 24
- Where: Bridgewater Commons, 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
- Ages: children of all ages
- Price: No Photo Purchase Required; photo packages from $40
- Organizer: Bridgewater Commons
- Official page: https://bridgewatercommons.com/events/santa-the-commons/
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Children can visit Santa in Center Court and have their photos taken. Photo packages are available, but a photo purchase is not required.

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