The weather is getting cool, the leaves are falling, and the lights are going up. That means Santa Claus will soon be coming to town – and you can see him everywhere! If the kids are getting a little tired of traditional mall Santas, why not head to Rancocas Nature Center in Westampton? This nature preserve and museum in Rancocas State Park hosts Santa Quest every year – an interactive adventure that lets kids meet Santa in New Jersey by following a series of clues into the great outdoors. This certainly isn’t the same jolly old elf – this Santa and his friends have a taste for adventure and a love of the New Jersey woods, and you can join them for an unforgettable holiday adventure.
Winter is settling in at Rancocas Nature Center, and it’s about to be transformed into a holiday spectacular unlike any other in New Jersey.
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Old St. Nick is coming to town, and he’s setting up shop in the woods - along with his reindeer and countless other friendly critters.
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Welcome to Santa Quest, an interactive adventure to follow clues and find Santa in the surrounding park - for the best photo op in the Garden State.
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Along the way, you never know who from Christmas lore you’ll encounter next - so it’s a thrilling mission any kid would be happy to take.
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Sure enough, you’ll find the jolly old elf at the end of the trail, and every arriving kid gets a personal greeting.
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You might even encounter some other fan-favorite characters from the park as the whole crew gathers for a Christmas party.
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While Santa’s in the woods, his loyal helpers are preparing a bake sale and hot cocoa stand to celebrate the end of the quest.
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These holiday treats are exactly the sweet treat your kids will be craving - the perfect end to a one-of-a-kind New Jersey Santa encounter.
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Have you taken the Santa Quest at Rancocas Nature Center? Let us know all about this unique way to meet Santa in New Jersey in the comments section. For updates on this year’s event, you can follow their website and Facebook page. For more Christmas merry-making, check out the nine best Christmas towns in New Jersey.
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Address: Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Mt Holly Rd, Westampton, NJ 08060, USA
