Taylor Dennis 
‘Tis the season to be merry and take your pup, cat, or even turtle to see Santa. These photos are not only adorable but also timeless memories. Whether you’re sending out holiday cards, emailing everyone your favorite pics, or just keeping it for yourself, you won’t want to miss out. Read on to find out ten places around New Jersey that you can take your dog (and the rest of your family) to meet Santa and maybe they’ll even get a treat, after all, they are on the Nice list. Read on for everywhere to get your pet a visit with Santa in New Jersey this year.
Editor’s note: this is a growing list. Please email [email protected] for additions and updates.
Bergen County
Jenny and Moongchy Holiday Photoshoot | 570 Piermont Road Suite A7, Closter + 261 Broad Avenue #1C, Palisades Park
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Holiday Pup-Up Market at Furry Tales | 1627 Palisade Avenue, Fort Lee
This event will take place on December 14th from 11AM to 3PM. Santa will be on hand for pics with pups. Several local vendors will be on site with items including handmade sweaters and snacks. Musicians will provide live music. The donations for photos will support Pupstarz rescue.
Santa Paws at the Glen Rock Dog Park | 390 Doremus Avenue, Glen Rock
On Saturday, December 6th from 11AM to 12PM, Santa “Paws” will be at Glen Rock dog park where there will be free photo opportunities for dogs and their humans.
Puppies & Tattoos Pet Photos with Santa | 10-16 River Road, Fair Lawn
On Sunday December 7th from 10AM to 12PM, Puppies & Tattoos will invite the public to donate $5 to have photos taken with Santa and their pets. Attendees do not have to be current clients of the pet grooming business to participate in the event.
The Pet Lodge and Day Spa │ 272 Cedar Lane, River Vale
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The Pet Lodge and Day Spa is welcoming pups, kids, and families to join them on November 29th & 30th to get their pictures taken with Santa. Santa will be there from 2PM to 6PM and since there aren’t any reservations needed, be sure to get there early. Both physical and digital prints are available to purchase, as well as live music from Taylor Van Cleave, hot chocolate, s’mores, and a Midnight Moons Donut Bar. There will also be some goodies for your furry pups. Check out the Instagram to learn more.
Pet Photos with Santa at Wyckoff Veterinary | 690 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff
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This free event will take place on Saturday December 13th from 2PM – 5:30PM. Santa will be on hand for photos, and adoptable pets will be on hand for meet-and-greets.
Burlington County
Paws + Claus Brunch at Braddock’s Tavern | 39 S. Main Street, Medford
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On Sunday, November 30th, pets can join their humans for brunch. From 10AM to 12PM, a dog menu will be available in addition to the brunch menu. Pets can get their photo taken with Santa, and a portion of the proceeds will go to a local animal shelter.
Cape May County
Santa PAWS Bar Crawl | 119 E 17th Avenue, Wildwood
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On December 6th at 1PM, Beacon Animal Rescue will host a bar crawl for dogs and humans alike starting at Owen’s Pub. Santa will attend the second stop of the crawl at Surfing Pig for photo opportunities.
Essex County
Photos with Santa at Montclair Veterinary Associates | 63 Park Street, Montclair
Santa will be available for photos on December 13th from 2PM to 4PM. There will be snacks for pets and people during the event.
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Puppies & Tattoos Pet Photos with Santa | 116 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
On Saturday, December 6th from 10AM to 12PM Puppies & Tattoos will invite the public to donate $5 to have photos taken with Santa and their pets. Attendees do not have to be current clients of the pet grooming business to participate in the event.
Hudson County
Holiday Photos at Hound About Town | 17 McWillams Place, Jersey City
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Hound About Town is inviting cat and dog owners to bring their pets to the shop to meet “Santa Paws” and snap a free photo. The event will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 12PM-2PM.
Santa Paws Yappy Hour at Ale House Hoboken │ 1034 Willow Avenue, Hoboken
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On December 5th from 6PM-8:30PM Doggie Road Trippin’ will be hosting a Santa Paws Yappy Hour event at Ale House Hoboken, where you can bring your adorable pup to get their photo taken with Santa, and enjoy a nice pint. The $10 entry fee includes a gift from Santa. Funds raised will be donated to the Hudson Valley Humane Society. There will be a doggie treat truck, the chance to create your own custom holiday friendship collar through Bead Bar Shop, as well as delicious food and drink. To learn more about this wonderful event, click here.
Howl the Grinch Stole Christmas | 508 5th Street, Hoboken
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L+B Pet Markets in Hoboken is sponsoring this pop-up event on December 6th from 3PM – 6PM. The event will be held at Floofie Poochies, located at 508 5th Street. The event will feature free photos with the Grinch, several local vendors, and doggie goodie bags. For more information, check out L+B Pet Markets’ Instagram.
Paws & Claus Hoboken Elks Lodge | 1005 Washington Street, Hoboken
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Hoboken Elks Lodge is hosting a Paws & Claus event on Sunday, December 7th from 11AM-3PM, where you can bring your pup to take adorable holiday photos with Santa. There will be dog goodie bags, Do Good Donuts will be on hand for sweet treats to dog-parents, festive hot chocolates and refreshments, and some raffles for both dogs and humans. There is a $20 entry fee with proceeds benefiting AHS Newark and the Elks Foundation for special needs children. A printed 4×6 photo is included with this fee, along with a ticket to join the raffle. If you’d like to hear more about this event, visit the Instagram page.
Mile Square Theatre | 1400 Clinton Street, Hoboken
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Mile Square Theater is hosting a furry friendly meet-and-greet photo op with Santa. On December 13th from 11AM-1PM, you can bring your dogs and cats to take a photo with Santa. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time and will be $25 per family. You can sign up ahead of time for specific time slots here.
Pet Supply Drive at Hoboken Elks Lodge | 1005 Washington Street, Hoboken
While this event does not include photos with Santa, it is an opportunity to include pets in the spirit of giving. Hoboken Elks Lodge will be accepting pet-supply donations from 10AM-10PM from 11/7 to 12/7.
Holiday Photos with Wise Animal Rescue | David White Photography 830 Washington Street, Hoboken
David White Photography will host a professional photo session with a seasonal background (no Santa) for pets and their families on Sunday, December 7th from 10AM to 3PM. The costs will be donated to Wise Animal Rescue. Pre-registration is encouraged by not required.
Howliday Gift Market | Departed Soles Brewery, 150 Bay Street, Jersey City
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Several local vendors for pets and people will be on hand for the Howliday Gift Market at Departed Soles Brewery. The market will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 1PM – 5PM. Funds raised will support Wise Animal Rescue.
Newport Mall Pet Photos with Santa | 30 Mall Drive W, Jersey City
Newport Mall will host pet photos with Santa Sunday, November 30th and Sunday, December 14th from 6:30Pm to 8:30PM. Reservations for pet photos with Santa can be made here.
Hunterdon County
Pet Photos with Santa and the Grinch at Barkley’s Marketplace | 79 Main Street, Flemington
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Photos with Santa, and special guest, The Grinch, will be taken on December 1st from 6PM – 9PM. Sign-ups are required, and the cost for photos is $20, which includes one digital image. Net proceeds from the event will support Outcast Rescue.
Mercer County
Paws and Claus: MarketFair | 3535 US Route 1 South, Princeton
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All animals are welcome at Paws and Claus photo with Santa event, whether they have fur, hair, scales, etc. Santa will be at Marketfair to take photos on November 30th from 4PM-7PM and December 7th from 4PM-7PM. Every pet will receive a photo, treat, and festival holiday bandana. It’s requested that your pets be either leashed or in a carrier while waiting to have their picture taken. While walk-ins are welcome, you can also make a reservation online to avoid long wait times.
Middlesex County
Winter WonderLights 丨 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick
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A car ride plus holiday lights is a magical combination, for people and pups. Winter Wonderlights will be operating everyday from 5:30PM to 10PM, November 21st through December 28th. Click here to find out more, purchase tickets, and check out operating hours.
Pet Photos with Santa at Katie’s Pet Depot | 416 Renaissance Road, North Brunswick
Pet parents can get digital images from the on-site photographer or take their own snaps. The event is first-come first first-served on Saturday, December 13th from 11AM to 2PM. The cost for a Santa pic is $10, with all proceeds donated to North Brunswick Humane Association (NBHA).
Monmouth County
Photos with Santa at Smokey’s Doggy Cafe | 30 W Front Street, Keyport
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This cafe is for the dogs – literally. Smokey’s Doggy Cafe is a cafe and retail shop where pets and their humans can hang out together. There will be two weekends’ worth of photo opportunities with Santa: December 6+7, and December 13+14, from 12PM to 4PM. Pets and humans are welcome to get their photos taken with Santa.
Jolly Jubiliee Holiday Photo Op at Pet Supplies Plus | 1825 NJ-35 Unit 1&2 Unit 1 & 2, Wall Township
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On Saturday, December 13th from 12PM to 3PM, pets and their parents can take part in a keepsake ornament activity, enjoy free samples and more. Puppycinos will be available for pups and there will be special shopping discounts and rewards. A $15 donation includes printed photo + a special gift from Santa. Funds raised will support the Mid-Atlantic Bulldog Rescue organization.
Pictures with Santa & Tinton Falls Animal Shelter | 245 Main Street, Matawan
From 11AM to 2PM on November 29th, About You Chiropractic will be accepting new, unwrapped toy donations and monetary donations benefitting the Salvation Army and the Tinton Falls Animal Shelter. There will be Santa photo opportunities and adoptable dogs from Associated Humane Tinton Falls.
Photos with Santa PAWS at The Hungry Puppy | 1288 NJ-33, Farmingdale
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On Sunday, December 7th from 11AM-2PM, The Hungry Puppy will host a fundraising event for Wag On Inn Rescue. Pets will be able to take holiday photos with Santa and there will be adoptable pups from the rescue present for those looking to expand their family this holiday season.
Morris County
Santa Paws: Pet Photos with Santa │ 220 Franklin Road, Randolph
Fort Nonsense Brewing Company is hosting a Santa Paws: Pet Photos with Santa event on December 14th from 12PM-4PM. A $25 donation is requested for all photos, with proceeds going toward benefiting the dogs at Brick City Rescue. The first hour of the event, from 12PM to 1PM, is reserved for reactive dogs to visit Santa but avoid interactions with other dogs. Parents of reactive dogs are encouraged to reserve a time slot in advance. All other dogs are welcome from 1PM to 4PM. Check out more information here.
Passaic County
Paw Couture Totowa │ 535 Union Boulevard, Totowa
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Paw Couture’s Totowa location will be hosting a Photos With Santa event on Sunday December 7th from 1PM to 3PM. Here, you’ll be able to bring your furry friends where they can sit with Santa and take some family photos. A donation of $15 is requested, as all proceeds go toward the Totowa Fire Department and Brick City Rescue. Santa will also be giving out goodie bags. Check it out on Instagram to learn more.
Somerset County
Pet Photos with Santa at SAVE | 1010 Route 601, Skillman
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This event at SAVE, A Friend To Homeless Animals, will be on Saturday December 6th from 11AM-2PM. Photos cost $20 per pet with all proceeds benefiting the cats and dogs at the shelter who are still waiting for their forever families. Photos will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. o. There will be cookies and coffee while you wait. This is an outdoor event, so it’s encouraged that people dress warmly. Find out more here.
Pet Photos with Santa at Barkley’s Marketplace | 3150 US-22 Ste 16, Branchburg
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Photos with Santa will be taken on December 3rd from 6PM – 9PM. Sign-ups are required, and the cost for photos is $20, which includes one digital image. Net proceeds from the event will support the Branchburg Rescue Squad.
Pet Night with Santa | 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater
The Bridgewater Commons Mall will pet photo opportunities with Santa on December 1st and December 8th from 3PM-7PM. Cats and dogs on leashes or in carriers are welcome to come take photos with Santa from 3PM-7PM. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter.
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