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Santa @ The Commons
Santa @ the Commons Presented by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset 11/11 – 12/24, Center Court He’s back! Santa will begin welcoming children of all ages for visits and photos filled with holiday magic. Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level, visits to Santa Celebration will begin Saturday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 24. Set amongst 25 garland-topped light curtains (each adorned with thousands of white, glistening lights) and candy-cane inspired twists cascading from high above, Santa Celebration will feature an authentic Kris Kringle perched in his grand velvet chair on an elevated platform behind his adoring guests. A bright and cheery, red photo frame sits in front of the famed wish-fulfiller proclaiming, “Holiday Joy.” SANTA PHOTO HOURS November 11 Saturday 1pm – 8pm November 12 - November 22 Monday - Friday 12pm - 7pm Saturday 11am - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm THANKSGIVING DAY CLOSED November 24 - December 14 Monday - Thursday 11am - 7pm Friday - Saturday 10am - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Saturday, December 2, 12:30pm – 8pm Tuesday, December 5, 11am – 4pm Thursday, December 7, 11am – 3pm December 15 - 23 Daily 10am - 8pm Sunday, December 24, 10am
Holiday Card Making Workshop
Holiday Card Making Workshop Come spend an afternoon creating holiday cards to send to friends and family. We will create original card designs and discuss sources for printing high quality copies of your creations. Bring your favorite medium – watercolor, acrylics, gouache – and heavy paper. Class Level: Adult and Teens 14+ (All Levels) Materials High quality, heavy (140 lb)paper – we will cut the paper to size Optional – blank cards such as the Strathmore or Canson 140 lb stationary Paints – in your favorite colors Optional – metallic paints or markers for accents Permanent ink pens for adding details
Santa and Friends at the Commons
Santa and Friends at the Commons Santa and Friends! • Center Court Santa invites his famous holiday friends for a meet + greet, photos and autographs! These special events are free, and purchases are not required. Sat, Dec 2, 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Elsa and Anna of Disney’s Frozen Sat, Dec 9, 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Disney Princesses Belle and Cinderella Fri, Dec 15, 6pm – 7:30pm – Buddy the Elf
Christmas Cookie Class
Christmas Cookie Class The holiday season is fast approaching, and what better way to get into the spirit than by learning how to decorate your very own Royal Icing Cookies? Join for a 2-hour class where we will guide you through the process of outlining, flooding, and decorating your cookies with beautiful and festive designs. We provide all the necessary supplies, so all you need to bring is your creativity and enthusiasm! By the end of the class, you'll leave with 6 beautifully decorated cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn a new skill and create something special for the holiday season. Sign up for our Royal Icing Cookies decorating class today!
Township Tree Lighting
Township Tree Lighting Join for the Township Tree Lighting at Jacobus Vanderveer House! Festivities include Photos with Santa, Holiday Music, Colonial Re-enactors, Docent Led House Tours, and Decorate your own Gingerbread Man! Refreshments will be available. Admission is free! The Liberty Tree will be lit at 5:30pm
Annual Christmas Market
Annual Christmas Market Back to Nature's Annual Christmas Market, where the magic of the holiday season is brought to life! With Unique gifts, Santa's warm welcome, sweet treats, and a pet friendly atmosphere! The perfect destination to create cherished memories!
