Representation matters even during the holiday season. In an effort to be more inclusive and welcoming, venues are offering families an opportunity to visit with a Santa Claus of color for festive family photos. Here is your guide to Places to Find a Black Santa in NJ and Beyond.

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Places to Find a Black Santa in NJ and Beyond

Events with Black Santa in NJ

The Santa Experience
November 8, 2024
Elise Campbell Photography
Hillsdale, NJ
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Mini Sessions with Santa Dennis
November 10 & 30 and December 14, 2024
Paige Lipscomb Photography
Passaic, NJ
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Photos with Santa
November 13, 2024
December 17 & 18, 2024
The Mall at Short Hills
Short Hills, NJ
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Holiday Kick Off
November 14, 2024
Newark Airport Terminal B
Newark, NJ
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Photos with Santa
November 30, 2024
Aya Flex Studio
Bergenfield, NJ
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Visit Santa
December 4, 2024
Newark Airport Terminal B
Newark, NJ
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Santa Comes to Town
December 6, 2024
Rahway Rec Center
Rahway, NJ
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Annual CHAACA Breakfast with Santa
December 7, 2024
The Cherry Hill African American Civic Association
Applebee’s Grill + Bar
Cherry Hill, NJ
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NDD Holiday Tree Lighting
December 7, 2024
Newark Downtown District
Military Park
Newark, NJ
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Fun & Photos with Santa
December 8, 2024
The Manzi Room
Cinnaminson, NJ
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Seniors Christmas Celebration
December 11, 2024
Rahway Recreation Center
Rahway, NJ
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2024 Gingerbread House Decorating Celebration
December 14, 2024
Greater Union County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Plainfield High School
Plainfield, NJ
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Cupcakes with New Age Santa
December 15, 2024
MKK Photography
The Club House
North Brunswick, NJ
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Visit Santa
December 20, 2024
Newark Airport Terminal B
Newark, NJ
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Events with Black Santa in NY

Macy’s Santaland
November 29 – December 24, 2024
Macy’s
New York, NY
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See Macy’s FAQs for information on how to visit a Black Santa.

Coca-Cola Winter Wonderland
December 14, 2024
Apollo Theater
New York, NY
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Events with Black Santa in PA

Strasburg Railroad Paradise Express with New Age Santa
November 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2024
Strasburg Railroad
Ronks, PA
New Age Santa will be on: Coach car 65, Dining car 93 and Lounge car 118
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Santa’s Here Celebration
November 29, 2024
Fashion District
The Cube, 9th & Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
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Experience the Magic of Santa
November – December 2024 (select dates)
Fashion District
Philadelphia, PA
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Macy’s Dickens Village
November 29 – December 24, 2024
Macy’s
Philadelphia, PA
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See Macy’s FAQs for information on how to visit a Black Santa.

Cookies, Crafts, Cocoa & Storytime with Mrs. Tiffany Claus 2024
December 14, 2024
MKK Photography
Chester, PA
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Visits with Santa
December 6-21, 2024 (select days)
Comcast Center Campus
Philadelphia, PA
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Cookies with Santa
December 17, 2024
Tiny Town
Lancaster, PA
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Events with Black Santa in DE

Santa Mini Sessions with New Age Santa
November 9, 2024
MKK Photography
950 Ridge Rd d24
Claymont, DE
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Santa Mini Sessions with New Age Santa
December 1, 2024
MKK Photography
950 Ridge Rd d24
Claymont, DE
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Breakfast with Santa George
December 22, 2024
MKK Photography
621 W Newport Pike
Wilmington, DE
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Virtual Events

Virtual Santa Visit
Santa Just Like Me
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Virtual Visits
Santa Saunders Claus
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