At Viking Village in Barnegat Light, the grand appearance of Santa is surrounded by festivity every year on the Saturday right after Thanksgiving. This year, be there to watch for Santa at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov 27. Other activities that day start at 10 a.m.

Escorted by fire truck, Santa will make his rounds through Viking Village after 1 p.m., saying hello to the over 60 artists, crafters and shop owners who will play their own parts to make the day special.