Night With Santa, More in This Weekend's Planner

Looking for exciting weekend activities and family-friendly fun? You're in the right place.

This weekend is a little empty with the holiday fast approaching, but there are still open gym nights and more to fill your time. Below is the combination of our weekly pick of weekend activities, offering both fun weekend activities and great family-friendly fun at the same time. Here are this week's picks: Night With Santa at the Somerville Y When/Where: Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Somerville Y on Green Street in Somerville. Why Go: Because Santa is visiting for a night of activities and games, including pool games, Wii, a bounce house and much more. Cost: $10. Youth Open Gym When/Where: Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Bradley Gardens Primary School on Pine Street in Bridgewater. Why Go: Students in grades seven through 12 are invited to attend …

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Great Escape

Santa Claus is Coming to ... Bridgewater

Families are invited to take pictures with Santa at the mall.

Sometimes there's just not enough days in the week, but every Wednesday we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family and just take some time for yourself. And this time we’re talking about getting fully prepared for the holiday season by heading over to the Bridgewater Commons Mall for a visit with the man in red himself. On Friday, Santa Claus arrived at the mall, ready for photos and much more with those looking to kickstart the season. Sitting in the Santa set in the center court of the mall, he will be there to take photos with children, full families and even pets. Santa will be at the mall from Nov. 9 through Dec. 24, and photo packages are available at the site—they include a certificate signed by Santa…

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Poll: Does Santa Need a Healthier Lifestyle?

Associations of NJ Chiropractors think so. Do you?

He's jolly. He's red. He comes out once a year around this time. And he's big. But is he unhealthy? Does he need to change his habits? Count the Association of NJ Chiropractors among those who believe he needs a lifestyle overhaul. "It is imperative that in order for Santa to be healthy enough to fulfill his mission of delivering children’s favorite toys and goodies on his sleigh all over the world for many more centuries to come, he needs to start treating his body better and that means making some healthy choices, with a chiropractic adjustment the perfect place to start,” Dr. Joseph D’Angiolillo, president of the group headquartered in Branchburg, said in a release. The association also said that, based on observances of the abuse done …

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Natalie Davis

12:28 am on Saturday, December 17, 2011

Nobody'd better mess with my Elmo! The Tooth Fairy? That's another matter. How come I only got a quarter per tooth when my kids received a buck??? Oh, right...   more ›

Bridgewater Holiday Magic

Mrs. Claus Hosts Storytime

Children enjoyed hearing their holiday favorites and receiving a small gift at the Bridgewater Commons Mall on three Fridays during the holiday season.

Bridgewater Commons Mall hosted Mrs. Claus on three Fridays in December as she read to children at the Santa set in the middle of the mall. At each session, she read several holiday stories, as many children sat eagerly and listened. The first 100 children to arrive at the reading received a small plush animal as a treat.

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