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Santa Claus in Queens, NY - Visit Santa This Christmas Season

Places to Meet St. Nick This December

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Santa Claus Is Coming to Queens

Santa regularly visits three places in Queens this Christmas:

Santa at the Queens Center Mall

Santa Claus will be available at Queens largest mall throughout December.

  • November 9 to December 24, 2012 - 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 9, 6:30 to 8:30 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. Get a free ticket before you arrive from a participating local merchant.

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 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Horse and carriage rides: December 9, 16, and 23 - 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

Photos With Soul Santa at Rochdale Village Mall

Photos With Soul Santa is in its second year. Prices start at $6.

  • December, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 - 2012.
  • 166-02 Baisley Blvd. Jamaica, Queens 11434
  • 877-241-FOR-U

Secret Theatre's Santaland in Long Island City

Santa and his elf come for photos, gifts, and treats to Long Island City. It's $10, which includes candy and a gift for your child.

  • December 15 and 16, 2012, noon to 6 p.m.
  • Secret Theatre
  • 4402 23rd St, Long Island City, NY
  • Dec 4, 2011, noon - 5 p.m.

Santa in Flushing

Santa comes to Sky View Center mall in downtown Flushing this Christmas season, from November 17, through December 24, 2012. He's around noon to 8 p.m. (hours may vary). More: Christmas Holiday Events in Queens, NY.
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