Illustration of Santa in a knitted red suit in a wooden armchair as two small children show him paper lists by a fireplace (Photos with Santa on the Amusement Park Train)

Photos with Santa on the Amusement Park Train

Guests can meet Santa Claus and pose for photos aboard the stationary Amusement Park Train. Photos take place inside the park, where a limited selection of rides also operates, weather permitting. If inclement weather occurs, photo sessions relocate inside to the nearby arcade.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Photos with Santa are free.

Hours

3:00pm - 8:00pm.

Ages

All ages

Parking

Several Jenkinson’s parking lots serve the Boardwalk, including a lot beside the Amusement Park and South Arcade; municipal and private lots are also available.

Going?

Location

Jenkinson’s Amusement Park · 500 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Pre-register using the form if you want to provide an estimate of your party size before attending.
  • Remember that the train stays parked for photos and does not operate.
  • If inclement weather moves photos to the South Arcade, expect the train not to be available there.
  • Use the Amusement Park parking lot beside the South Arcade, or one of the other Jenkinson’s lots or nearby municipal and private lots.
  • Treat the rides as weather-dependent, since only a limited selection is scheduled to open.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Photos with Santa are free.
  • A limited selection of rides is open, weather permitting.

Links & Contact

Run by Jenkinson's Boardwalk

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register in advance for photos?

Pre-registration is available through the form on the event page.

Does the train run during the photo event?

No. The train remains stationary and is used for photos only.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Photos move inside Jenkinson’s South Arcade, where the train will not be available.

Will rides be operating?

A limited selection of rides will be open, weather permitting.

Where can I park?

Jenkinson’s has several parking lots, including one beside the Amusement Park and South Arcade; municipal and private lots are also available.

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