Sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, holiday festivities kick off with a birthday party for Santa and continue with magical photo meet and greets in a spectacular reimagined scenery, a unique event for guests with special needs - and even pet photos! Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level, visits with Santa will begin Saturday, Nov. 16 through Thursday, 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 @ The Commons will feature an authentic Kris Kringle perched in his grand velvet chair in front of a redesigned set that includes a majestic new 30-foot tree with a 5-foot topper, additional 10-foot trees and scenic elements as well as new "Elf Training" interactives on the line to entertain kids while they wait. The red frame from past seasons was removed to make the encounter with Santa more personal and photos appear even more magical.