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Santa Breakfast
10 am on December 17 at the First United Methodist Church
Bring your camera to get a photo with Santa
donation of $6; pre-register at 908-233-4211
part of Welcome Home to Westfield Holiday Events with lots of different activities and events

For information on the holiday events in Westfield, go here:

The Westfield Area Y is hosting Lunch with Santa from 12:30 pm to 2 pm on December 11. Enjoy lunch, sing Christmas Carols and have your photo taken with Santa.The cost is $8 per person in advance, $10 per person at the door. Children under 2 are free. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended because this event often sells out. Proceeds will benefit the Y Strong Kids Campaign. Call the Welcome Center at the Main Y Facility at (908) 233-2700 for more information.

Elks Lodge 2356 in Sparta is hosting Breakfast with Santa from 8 am to 11 am on December 11. The cost is $6 per adult and $3 for kids 4 to 12 years old. Children 3 and under are free. Come get your picture taken with Santa and enjoy breakfast. Call the lodge for tickets or further information (973) 534-6872.

There are several holiday festivities to choose from in Ocean City.

Kids can enjoy Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at a different downtown restaurant on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18. For more information, call 609-398-4662.

There will be photos with Santa from 12 pm to 3 pm at the Music Pier on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18. There will be free horse and carriage rides in front of city hall from 12 pm to 3 pm on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18.

Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township is where Santa comes up his chimney to wave his magic wand to light the spectacular display of thousands of lights for the Holiday Season. At 5 pm, through December 23, Santa will light the Park and he and Mrs. Claus will be in their chalet to greet children (weather permitting). The display of more than one million lights will be open to visitors through December 30 (weather permitting).

For the 19th year, the Tri-State Railway Historical Society will be offering Santa Train Rides on Dec. 10. Trains run from the Hackettstown, Mount Arlington, Netcong and the Dover stations. Each child will have the opportunity to meet Santa so parents should bring their cameras. Wherever you choose to board, you will ride a full round trip lasting about one hour. Your fare - $13 for adults and $9 for kids under 12 (2 years and younger are free) - includes an activity book and a little toy for every child. See the website for specific departure times for each station.

Liberty Hall Museum also will be host to the Whoville Feast and Breakfast with Santa. Families can sample Roastbeast on a Bun, Seuss Spuds and Cindy Lou Cider from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on December 11. Admission is $20 per child and $25 per adult.

And children ages 7 to 12 can have Breakfast with Santa from 10 am to noon on December 18. Admission of $20 per child and $25 per adult includes a hot breakfast and a photo with Santa in his sleigh. Reservations are required for both events.

The Jersey Central Railway Historical Society's Central Chapter, in conjunction with Santa and Mrs. Claus, operates a Santa Claus Special that will run on Dec. 10. The train departs from Raritan at 8:30 AM and also from the eastbound platform (off South Avenue) of the Westfield Station in Westfield at 9 AM and 1 PM. (There is no afternoon departure from Raritan). The two-hour trip features Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus along with a few of Santa's helpers.There are sing-a-longs, candy canes and coloring books for the kids and a drawing for a train set. Santa pays a visit to each car and is more than happy to pose for pictures with the kids. Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for children age 1 to 12. Children under 1 are FREE. You can purchase tickets on-line, or from participating retailers.

Celebrate the holidays in Red Bank each weekend including December 17 and 18, with horse and carriage rides, carolers and a Gingerbread Walk. Get a photo with Santa at the Galleria between noon and 4 pm the first three weekends in December.

There will be Photos with Santa at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne until December 24. Santa's Hours at Bloomingdale's Exhibit Court will be: Monday - Saturday: 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm and Christmas Eve: Open all mall hours.