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Most kids missed out on meeting Santa last year but here are the malls where you can see the big guy in person—and snap that iconic Christmas card photo. Some malls require advanced reservations so check their websites before you head out the door.

Bridgewater Commons

Bridgewater

908-218-0001

Now – December 24

City Center

Paterson

 973- 345-4040

December 19

Cherry Hill Mall

Cherry Hill

856-662-7440

Now – December 24

Cumberland Mall

Vineland

856-825-9507

Now – December 24

Deptford Mall

Deptford

856-848-8100

Now – December 24

Freehold Raceway Mall

Freehold

732-577-1144

Now – December 24

Garden State Plaza

Paramus

201-843-2121

Now – December 24

Hamilton Mall

Mays Landing

609-646-8326

November 18 – December 24

Jersey Gardens

Elizabeth

908-354-5900

November 18– December 24

Livingston Mall

Livingston

973-994-9391

November 18 – December 24

The Mall at Short Hills

Short Hills

973-376-7350

Now – December 24

Menlo Park Mall

Edison

732-549-1900

Now – December 24

Monmouth Mall

Eatontown

732-542-0333

November 18 – December 24

Moorestown Mall

Moorestown

856-231-4444

Now – December 24

Newport Centre

Jersey City

201-626-2078

November 19 – December 24

Ocean County Mall

Toms River

732-244-8201

Now – December 24

Paramus Park

Paramus

201-261-8000

November 18 – December 24

Quaker Bridge Mall

Lawrence Township

609-799-8177

November 19 – December 24

Rockaway Townsquare

Rockaway

973-361-4070

Now – December 24

The Shops at Riverside

Hackensack

201-489-0151

Now – December 24

Willowbrook Mall

Wayne

973-785-1655

Now – December 24

Woodbridge Center Mall

Woodbridge

732-636-4600

Now – December 21