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Don't miss this special appearance from a man all the way from the North Pole, who will be visiting with kids in the East Court. Open one hour after the mall is scheduled to open and closes one hour before the mall is scheduled to close, Nov. 11-Dec. 24
Santa is here to hear wishes four Saturdays in a row in "Santa's Village." Bring a camera to capture the moment. You can make holiday cards for children at St. John Hospital, too.
Stop by and give Santa your wishlist starting Nov. 11; plus pet photos from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 11, 18 and 25 and Dec. 2, 9 and 16.(Pets must be leashed or in a carrier).
Times are as follows:
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays
noon-6 p.m. Sundays
Note: Santa takes breaks...
The big guy arrives on Nov. 15 at Santa's Ice Palace at the Fairlane Town Center, which features falling snow, a place to compare your ice handprint to that of a polar bear and more.
Times are as follows:
Nov. 15-24: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 11...
Santa takes his post to hear those holiday wishes through Christmas Eve.
Hours are as follows:
Nov. 9-Dec. 16: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday noon-6 p.m. Sunday
Dec. 16-23: 10 .m.-9 p.m. daily
Dec. 24: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Â
Santa swings by the Detroit Historical Museum on Noel Night to hear the wishes of all the good little boys and girls.
This four-time event, sponsored by BLAC Detroit and Metro Parent magazines, celebrates diversity and features a black Santa Claus for kids to visit. Registration required.
Shop 20 tables. Strollers allowed after 9:30 a.m. Early bird entry at 8:30 a.m.
Santa Claus is coming to … the downriver area's Crystal Gardens Banquet Center for a special brunch! Load up on waffles, pancakes, French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, potatoes, biscuits and gravy – plus lunch dishes like chicken, pasta, steamed veggies, salad and a variety of desserts....
Enjoy a light brunch and photos with Santa; plus crafts and games. Note: Must purchase tickets in person at the Leisure Services Office at the Redford Community Center. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Join all of the Whos from Whoville for a very special holiday celebration. Santa will even stop by to visit the kids, make a craft and enjoy a yummy pancake, French toast, and sausage feast. Bring your camera to capture the magic. Note: Registration is required by Dec. 8, 2017....
The whole family is welcome to celebrate the upcoming holiday with Santa himself and a meal to boot at this all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Note: All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets sell quickly and must be purchased in advance.
