Holiday Season at MarketFair

MarketFair will offer many free, family-friendly community events, including Santa’s arrival, pet photos and sensory-friendly mornings.

This season’s highlights include:

Santa & Friends Arrival Celebration
Saturday, November 22
10:30 am – 1 pm
Center Court
Kick off the holidays with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch and the Ocean City Stompers Brass Band. Enjoy free crafts, balloon art, sweets and giveaways for the first 300 children. Photos with Santa follow through Cherry Hill Photo.

Wicked Black Friday for Good Event
Friday, November 28
12–2 pm
AMC Corridor
Character meet & greets, Emerald City photo moments, crafts, hot cocoa and enter to win from various retailers.

Photos with Santa
November 22 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day)
Center Court, by Anthropologie
Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome as time allows.

Pet Photos with Santa
Sunday, November 30, and Sunday, December 7
4–7 pm
Center Court
Bring your furry or feathered friends for photos. Each pet receives a treat and holiday bandana while supplies last.

Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience
Sunday, December 7
9–10:30 am
Center Court
A quieter Santa experience before mall hours with dimmed lights, no music, crafts and light refreshments.

Santa’s Sweet Shop Workshops
Wednesdays, December 3, 10 and 17
5 pm and 6 pm Sessions
Center Court
Hands-on crafts, treats and cocoa with Mrs. Claus and friends. Reservations required.

Holly Jolly Holiday Market
December 13, 14, 20 and 21
11 am – 6 pm
Southend Corridor by Eddie V’s
Stroll a charming, curated collection of 35+ local artisans with live music, cocoa, holiday films and letter writing to Santa.

MarketFair is continuing its tradition of community givebacks this season with a coat drive supporting One Warm Coat through December 15 and The Wish Tree in partnership with the Princeton Area Women’s Club (November 24 – December 14), and complimentary gift wrapping by local nonprofits December 13–21.

For more information on each event and to register, visit www.marketfairshoppes.com/events.