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Monday Dec. 8, 2025

11:15 am – noon

Little Learners: Mozart for Munchkins Symphony Superstars

Ages: 2 and under
Free
Music

West New Brighton Library

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundGraniteville

4 – 7 pm

Pet photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Animals
Christmas

Staten Island Mall

Entrance

5:30 – 10 pm

Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru

Winter WonderLightsEast Brunswick

Tuesday Dec. 9

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Various

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions

Liberty Science Center

Various

Santa Photo Experience

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Shops at Riverside

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Various

Orchard of Lights

Various

Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village

Skylands Stadium

Various

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Attractions

Van Saun County ParkParamus

Various

Photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Staten Island Mall

Various

Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Bergen Town Center

Various

Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Various

Photos with Santa at Paramus Park

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Paramus Park Mall

10 – 11:30 am

Tot Time Tuesdays

Ages: 4 and under
Free

Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nature Interpretive Center

10 am – 9 pm

Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Westfield Garden State PlazaParamus

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundGraniteville

4 – 5 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Program Current Event Journaling & Debate

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkPort Richmond

4 – 7 pm

Pet photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Animals
Christmas

Staten Island Mall

Entrance

5:30 – 10 pm

Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru

Winter WonderLightsEast Brunswick

6:30 pm

Borough Hall Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Free

Staten Island Borough Hall

Wednesday Dec. 10

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Various

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions

Liberty Science Center

Various

Santa Photo Experience

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Shops at Riverside

rp-calendar-orchard-of-lights-2024-11

Various

Orchard of Lights

Various

Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village

Skylands Stadium

Various

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Attractions

Van Saun County ParkParamus

Various

Photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Staten Island Mall

Various

Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Bergen Town Center

Various

Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Various

Photos with Santa at Paramus Park

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Paramus Park Mall

10 am – 9 pm

Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Westfield Garden State PlazaParamus

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3 – 4 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Seasonal Crafts

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Community

Faber ParkPort Richmond

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