Get ready for the holiday season by taking a photo with Santa in New York City and the surrounding areas. Whether you are carrying on a family tradition or starting a new one, capturing a moment with Santa is a wonderful way to create lasting memories. Luckily, there are numerous locations across the city and beyond where you can meet Santa and snap a picture. Here are some of the best places to visit Santa this year in the New York area:
In Manhattan, head over to Santaland at Bloomingdales on 59th Street for a private meet-and-greet with Santa, along with a gift card and a gift to take home. You can also visit Here Comes Santa Claus at the Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards or take selfies with Santa at Brookfield Place.
For those in the Bronx, check out the Mall at Bay Plaza for enchanting photos with Santa or head to Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum for selfies with Santa.
In Brooklyn, visit Kings Plaza Shopping Center for a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland or stop by Old Stone House for an annual photo session with Santa.
Queens offers various locations for photos with Santa, including the Shops at Atlas Park, Queens Center, and the REGO Center Santa Photo Kiosk.
On Staten Island, don’t miss the opportunity to take photos with Santa at the Staten Island Mall or visit the Long Island Game Farm for Santa on the Farm.
In Long Island, Nassau County, you can visit Roosevelt Field Mall, Dees’ Nursery, or Hicks Nurseries for photos with Santa. In Suffolk County, check out Walt Whitman Mall or Smith Haven Mall for a chance to take pictures with Santa.
Rockland and Bergen counties also offer opportunities for photos with Santa at locations such as Palisades Center, Paramus Park Mall, and American Dream.
No matter where you are in the New York area, there are plenty of options to meet Santa and capture a special moment this holiday season. Don’t miss out on the chance to create memories that will last a lifetime.