
The Best Ways to Video Call & Take Pictures with Santa This Year in NY
These are the best ways to video call Santa this year, along with where to take pictures with Santa in the New York area.
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Where to Take Pictures with Santa in Westchester County
Lights. Camera. Santa!
WHEN: Nov. 20-Dec. 24; see website for schedule
WHERE: The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains
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WHAT: This Santa photo experience is socially distant, and Santa, his helpers, and all guests are required to wear masks. Reservations are required.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 914-421-1333. simon.com/mall/the-westchester.
Santa Visits and Photos
WHEN: Nov. 27-Dec. 24, Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm; Dec. 24, 9am-5pm
WHERE: Ridge Hill, 27 Market St., Yonkers
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WHAT: Santa is coming to town, with safety in mind! Pre-purchase your photo package and schedule your contactless visit with Santa. The health and safety of guests and staff is top priority. Reservations to visit Santa are strongly encouraged.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 914-207-2900. ridgehill.com.
Cross County Center Photos with Santa
WHEN: Dec. 2-24, Monday-Saturday, 11am-3pm and 4-8pm; Sunday, 11am-2:30pm and 3-7pm; Dec. 24, 9am-1pm and 2-5pm
WHERE: Cross County Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
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WHAT: This year, Cross County Center is taking every precaution to create a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment for families. Santa will be featured in a new, custom space that allows for social distancing and a touch-free experience. You’ll be able to capture a magical photo of your family inside Santa’s workshop. And, while Santa is building toys, kids can watch from a safe distance, which will all be featured in the photo! Face coverings are required for the staff, Santa, and all guests. Hand sanitizer will be located at all entrances and exits for customers. Thorough cleanings with CDC-approved products and procedures will be made throughout the day. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made through the center’s website. There will be limited time for walk-up guests.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 914-968-9570. Crosscountycenter.com.
Where to Take Pictures with Santa in Rockland County
Santa IS Coming to Town
WHEN: Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, and Dec. 9-24; see website for schedule
WHERE: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
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WHAT: There will be plenty of fun and magic, as well as a focus on the health and well-being of everyone. Reservations are strongly encouraged with walk-up visits available as space allows throughout the day. Please visit bit.ly/2UnTIgt to reserve your session today!
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 845-348-1000. palisadescenter.com.
Christmas in the Village
WHEN: Dec. 5- 13, Saturday-Sunday, 1-6pm
WHERE: Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe
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WHAT: Spread some Christmas cheer and enjoy a snack bar with yummy treats and food, an art show with specialty boutique items, socially distanced photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (visitors must be on line by 5:30pm to get a photo), and kids' games and scavenger hunts for all! Plus, enjoy a face painter, garden maze, evening lights, a Christmas Mask Competition, and more! Spaces are limited, so be sure to buy your tickets in advance online now!
WANT TO GO? $5; free for children ages 3 and younger. 845-782-8248. museumvillage.org.
Where to Take Pictures with Santa in Bergen County, NJ
Photos with Santa
WHEN: Nov. 20-Dec. 24, see website for schedule
WHERE: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
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WHAT: Meet and have your picture taken with Santa! Face coverings and reservations are required.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 201-261-6108. paramuspark.com.
Socially Distanced Santa
WHEN: Nov. 27-Dec. 24, daily, 11am-7pm
WHERE: Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
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WHAT: All family members must wear a mask; Santa will be wearing one too. Reservations required.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 201-843-2121. westfield.com/gardenstateplaza.
Lights. Camera. Santa!
WHEN: Nov. 27-Dec. 24; see website for schedule
WHERE: The Shops at Riverside, 1 Riverside Square, Hackensack
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WHAT: This Santa photo experience is socially distant, and Santa, his helpers, and all guests are required to wear masks. Reservations are required.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 201-489-0151. simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-riverside.
Photos with Santa
WHEN: Dec. 3-24, Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm; Dec. 24, 11am-5pm
WHERE: The Outlets at Bergen Town Center, 1 Bergen Town Center, Paramus
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WHAT: In an effort to create a touch-free experience and to accommodate varying levels of visitor comfort, customers will be able to reserve a spot to take a picture with Santa. This year, for the safety of visitors and himself, Santa will be stationed behind a picturesque 2-D snow globe shaped plexiglass with a bench in front for visitors to sit on and snap a holiday photo.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 201-845-4050. bergentowncenter.com
Where to Take Pictures with Santa in Nassau County
Lights. Camera. Santa!
WHEN: Nov. 20-Dec. 24; see website for schedule
WHERE: Roosevelt Field Mall, 630 Old Country Road, Garden City
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WHAT: This Santa photo experience is socially distant, and Santa, his helpers, and all guests are required to wear masks. Reservations are required.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 516-742-8001. simon.com/mall/roosevelt-field.
FREE Port Holiday Magic on Small Business Saturday
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 28, all day
WHERE: Port Washington
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WHAT: Santa will ride a fire engine at 12pm. Businesses throughout Port Washington have special offers for their customers. Outdoor musical entertainment in various locations. Holiday-themed backgrounds for perfect selfies, including an old-fashioned sleigh and an inflatable snowman.
WANT TO GO? 516-883-6566. portwashingtonbid.org/portholidaymagic.
Photos with Santa
WHEN: Dec. 4-24; see website for schedule
WHERE: Green Acres Mall, 2034 Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream
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WHAT: Santa wouldn't miss this visit for anything! Rest assured, he and his elves have made every effort to provide a memorable—and contact free—experience. Advanced reservations available.
WANT TO GO? Meeting Santa is free, photo packages available. 516-561-1157. greenacresmallonline.com/SantaPhotos.
Santa (Re)Imagined
WHEN: Nov. 27-Dec. 24, Monday-Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm
WHERE: Sunrise Mall, 1 Sunrise Mall, Massapequa
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WHAT: Make your wish list and reserve your time to visit with the big guy in the red suit. Face coverings are required for all guests ages 2 and older. Reservations required.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 516-795-3550. sunrisemallny.com.
Where to Take Pictures with Santa in Suffolk County
Lights. Camera. Santa!
WHEN: Nov. 20-Dec. 24; see website for schedule
WHERE: Smith Haven Mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
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WHAT: This Santa photo experience is socially distant, and Santa, his helpers, and all guests are required to wear masks. Reservations are required.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 631-724-8066. simon.com/mall/smith-haven-mall.
Merriest Moments at Tanger Outlets
WHEN: Nov. 21-Dec. 19, Saturdays, 2-5pm
WHERE: Tanger Outlets Deer Park, 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park
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WHAT: Enjoy strolling entertainment, family activities, socially distant photos with Santa in his workshop, and more!
WANT TO GO? $10 per photo with Santa. tangeroutlet.com/deerpark.
Holiday Winter Wonderland
WHEN: Nov. 21-Dec. 20, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
WHERE: White Post Farms, 250 Old Country Road, Melville
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WHAT: White Post Farms has created two safe outdoor environments in which you can take your own pictures: one with Santa and one in a winter wonderland scene. Bring your Santa Letter for the North Pole mailbox along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and Santa will answer your letter. Admission includes petting zoo, bird aviaries, monkey barn, and visit with Santa. Pony rides, train rides, and feed for animals and birds are available at an additional cost.
WANT TO GO? $19.95. 631-351-9373. animalpettingzoo.com.
Lights. Camera. Santa!
WHEN: Nov. 27-Dec. 24; see website for schedule
WHERE: Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station
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WHAT: This Santa photo experience is socially distant, and Santa, his helpers, and all guests are required to wear masks. Reservations are required.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 631-271-1746. simon.com/mall/walt-whitman-shops.
Aglow: A Holiday Experience at Mulford Farm
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 28, 4-8pm
WHERE: Mulford Farm, 10 James Lane, East Hampton
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WHAT: For one night only, Mulford Farm will be transformed into a holiday wonderland from the days of yore. Enjoy a self-guided tour of historic Mulford Farm, caroling at the Hedges-Edwards barn, meet Santa Claus on his sleigh, take a selfie with your friends and family at the magical "Winter Wonderland' and bring home take-away children's crafts. Hot cider and Hamptons Aristocrat cookies included. To purchase your timed tickets, please visit the East Hampton Historical Society's Events page. Pre-registration is required. No drop-ins permitted.
WANT TO GO? $10; $5 children ages 16 and younger. 631-324-6850. easthamptonhistory.org.
Santa Brunch
WHEN: Dec. 6, 10am, 12pm, and 2pm
WHERE: Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead
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WHAT: Celebrate the season at the Long Island Aquarium's annual Santa Brunch! Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch in the beautiful Sea Star Ballroom, make a special take-home holiday keepsake and don't forget the camera to capture a family photo with Santa! Then spend the day in the aquarium. It's family fun for everyone! Reservations required. All prices plus tax.
WANT TO GO? $54.95 ($49.95 members); $26.95 ($23.95 members) children 3-12; $5 children 2 and younger. 631-208-9200. longislandaquarium.com.
Santa (Re)Imagined
WHEN: Nov. 27-Dec. 24, Monday-Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm
WHERE: Westfield South Shore, 1701 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore
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WHAT: Make your wish list and reserve your time to visit with the big guy in the red suit. Face coverings are required for all guests ages 2 and older. Reservations required.
WANT TO GO? Photos: $39.99 and up. 631-665-8600. westfield.com/southshore.