Santa at the Queens Center Mall
Santa Claus will be available at Queens largest mall throughout December.
- Mid-November to December 24, 2011 - every day except Thanksgiving.
- 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. most days; noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve
- Photo packages available
- Pets can join pictures with Santa on December 11, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
- Santa is on Level 3, JCPenney Wing
- Queens Center Mall: Queens Blvd (north side) and Woodhaven Blvd, just off the L.I.E., Elmhurst, NY, 11373
Santa in Sunnyside
Santa visits and poses for pictures (for free) in Sunnyside this year. There's a train exhibit and candy, too.
- Open noon to 6 p.m. - November 25, 26, 27; and December 3, 4, 10, 11
- Sunnyside Shines Office
- 45-56 43rd St, Sunnyside
Bay Terrace Mall in Bayside
Santa Claus and maybe one of his elves will greet visits to the Bay Terrace Mall. There are also horse and carriage rides on Sundays.
- Santa: December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Horse and carriage rides: 4, 11, and 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 212-85/89 26th Ave (near Terrace Diner on upper level), Bayside, NY
- See Bay Terrace's website for updates
Santa Claus at the Movies in Glendale
Santa is available for chats and photos at the ]Atlas Park mall in Glendale. It's free to sit with Santa, but costs for the optional photo packages.
- Weekends - from Thanksgiving to December 10. Then every day from December 17 to 24. Details.
- Atlas Park - 8000 Cooper Ave, Glendale, NY
Santa on Sunday at School
St. Raphael School hosts a Sunday with Santa and Christmas Boutique. Admissions is free. Buy holiday gifts from vendors. Photos with Santa plus games and crafts for the kids.
- St. Raphael School Auditorium
- 48-25 37th St, Long Island City, Queens, 718-784-0482
- Dec 4, 2011, noon - 5 p.m.
