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The Windlass is hosting Christmas by the Lake: Dinner with Santa on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 45 Nolans Point Park Road on Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Seatings begin at 3:00 PM, with the last seating at 7:00 PM, and reservations are required.
Our team pulled the details from the venue’s Christmas by the Lake event page. The afternoon and evening are built around a holiday dinner buffet, time with Santa and lakeside photos for the whole family.
What to Expect at Dinner with Santa
Guests sit down to a festive holiday dinner buffet with seasonal dishes for adults and kid-friendly classics for younger guests. Santa is the main draw. Children get time to visit with him, share wish lists and take holiday photos against a cozy lakefront backdrop.
The Windlass bills the day as Christmas by the Lake, with twinkling lights and festive lakeside cheer right on the water. The restaurant sits at Nolans Point on Lake Hopatcong, a short hop from Hopatcong Borough on the Sussex side of the lake. For more ways to enjoy the lake town, see our guide to things to do in Hopatcong NJ.
Date, Times and Pricing
Christmas by the Lake: Dinner with Santa is set for Sunday, December 13, 2026 only. Seatings begin at 3:00 PM, and the last seating is at 7:00 PM.
- Adults: $39
- Children ages 5 to 12: $16
- Children 4 and under: free
The 2026 dinner buffet menu is listed as coming soon on the venue page, so check that page closer to the date for the full spread.
How to Reserve
Reservations are strictly required. The Windlass added this date after strong demand, and tables are expected to book quickly. Book online through Resy or call The Windlass at 973-663-3190 during normal business hours. Parties of eight or more need a credit card to hold the reservation; cards are charged only for a no-show or a cancellation made within 24 hours of the event.
Full details and booking links are on the Dinner with Santa page at The Windlass.
Where It Is
The Windlass is at 45 Nolans Point Park Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849. Nolans Point is the historic waterfront pocket on the eastern shore of the lake, and the restaurant is a longtime lakefront dining spot with indoor seating and porch views over the water.
More Santa Visits Nearby
If you are lining up a full holiday calendar, our guide to where to see Santa in Sussex County NJ covers breakfasts, photos and visits across the county, from Crystal Springs and Lafayette to Skylands Stadium and Hamburg.
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