26 Valley places to see Santa

26 Valley Locations to see Santa

1. Arizona Mills: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays, Saturdays, Nov. 17 through Dec. 24. Santa visits. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 24. Arizona Mills, 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe. 480-491-7300. http://www.arizonamills.com/.
2. Arrowhead Towne Center: Sundays through Saturdays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24. Santa visits 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-8 and Dec. 10-14; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and 9; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 15 and 17-22; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Arrowhead Towne Center, 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale. 623-979-9764. http://www.arrowheadtownecenter.com/.
3. Breakfast With Santa: Sunday, Saturday, Dec. 8-24. Also includes a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas with Mrs. Claus. Seatings are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24. Reservations required. Lantana Grille, Pointe Hilton Resort at Squaw Peak 7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix. $26.95; $15.95 for ages 4-12. 602-997-5850.
4. Chandler Fashion Center: Sundays through Saturdays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24. Santa visits 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-8 and Dec. 10-14; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and 9; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 15 and 17-22; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. 480-812-8488. http://www.chandlermall.com/.
5. Desert Sky Mall: Sundays through Saturdays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24. Santa visits 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-8 and Dec. 10-14; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and 9; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 15 and 17-22; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Desert Sky Mall, 7611 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix. 623-245-1400. http://www.desertskymall.com/.
6. Fiesta Mall: Sundays through Saturdays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24. Santa visits 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-8 and Dec. 10-14; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and 9; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 15 and 17-22; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Fiesta Mall, U.S. 60 and Alma School Road, Mesa. 480-610-0842. http://www.shopfiesta.com/.
7. Glendale Glitters Spectacular: 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23-24. Downtown Glendale, 59th and Glendale avenues, Glendale. . http://www.ci.glendale.az.us/.
8. Glendale Glitters Enchanted Evenings: 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 30 through Dec. 22. Downtown Glendale.
9. Holiday Celebration: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 30. Holiday sweets, picture with Santa, balloon twisting, and special booths. Also Ahwatukee Foothills Ballet Nutcracker cast performs. Polka Dot Dreams, 7131 W. Ray Road, Suite 26, Chandler. 480-496-9494. http://www.polkadotdreams.com/.
10. Jingle Bell Hike to Santa: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 1. Hike a third of a mile with Santa. No dogs allowed. Thunderbird Conservation Park, 59th Avenue, north of Deer Valley Road, Glendale. (623) 930-2044. www.glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation/parksandfacilities/thunderbirdpark.cfm
11. Kierland Commons: Sundays through Saturdays, Nov. 17 through Dec. 24. Santa visits noon-8 p.m. Nov. 17, 23 and 24 and Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 17-23; noon-6 p.m. Nov. 18 and 25 and Dec. 2, 9 and 16; 4-9 p.m. Dec. 14; and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Pets can visit Santa 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18 and 25 and Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Phoenix. FREE to visit; price for photos varies. 480-348-1577. http://www.kierlandcommons.com/.
12. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park: 6:30-9 p.m. Sundays through Saturdays, Dec. 14 through Jan. 5. Park is decorated with thousands of holiday lights. Opening night includes a tree-lighting ceremony, entertainment and Santa. Santa is at the park through Dec. 23. Also train and carousel rides. The park is closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale. $2 train ride; $1 carousel ride; free for age 3 and younger with a paying adult. 480-312-2312. http://www.therailroadpark.com/
13. McCullough-Price House: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 18. Event includes holiday cookies, visit with Santa, and a tour of the facility. McCullough-Price House, 300 S. Chandler Village Drive, Chandler. 480-782-2876. www.chandleraz.gov/history.
14. Metrocenter Mall: Sundays through Saturdays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24. Santa visits 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-8 and Dec. 10-14; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and 9; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 15 and 17-22; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Metrocenter Mall, 9617 N. Metro Parkway West, Phoenix. 602-997-8991. http://www.metrocentermall.com/.
15. Mrs. Santa Claus, North Phoenix: 10 a.m. Dec. 18. Sing songs and celebrate the season with the wife of Santa Claus. Also 11 a.m. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Phoenix. 602-652-3000. http://www.mcldaz.org/.
16. Mrs. Santa Claus, Surprise: 10 a.m. Dec. 8. Enjoy stories, magic and songs with the wife of Santa Claus. Northwest Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. 602-652-3000. http://www.mcldaz.org/.
17. New River Kiwanis Community Park: 3-6 p.m. Dec. 2. Arts and crafts for kids, picnic food provided and gifts. Santa will also make an appearance. New River Kiwanis Community Park, 48606 N. 17th Ave., New River. 623-465-0726. http://www.newriverkiwanis.org/.
18. Paradise Valley Mall: Sundays through Saturdays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24. Santa visits 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-8 and Dec. 10-14; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and 9; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 15 and 17-22; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Paradise Valley Mall, 4568 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix. 602-996-8840.
19. Promenade Classic Holidays: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 23. Santa photos, carriage rides, and a concert by the Dickens Carolers at noon. Concert benefits Scottsdale’s Vista del Camino food bank. Promenade Shopping Center, 16427 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Cash donation or two cans of food to attend concert. 480-385-2820.
20. Santa Paws Pet Photos: Sundays, Saturdays, Nov. 17 through Dec. 9. Get your pet’s photo taken with Santa Claus Nov. 17, Dec. 1 or Dec. 9. Benefits Arizona Basset Hound Rescue. Call for an appointment. Three Dog Bakery, 2442 E. Camelback Road, Suite 8, Phoenix. (602) 522-2333. http://www.azbassetrescue.com/
21. Santan Village: Sundays through Saturdays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24. Santa visits noon-8 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-8 and Dec. 10-23; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and 9; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. SanTan Village, 2361 S. SanTan Village Parkway, Gilbert. 480-899-1878. http://www.shopsantanvillage.com/.
22. Santa’s Theme Park: 3 p.m. Sundays, 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 22 through Jan. 6. Firebird International Raceway, 20000 S. Maricopa Road, Gila River Reservation. $19.95; $14.95 for kids 3-9 and seniors 60 and older; family pack available. 480-247-9591. http://www.visitsantas.com/.
23. Scottsdale Fashion Square: Sundays through Saturdays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24. Santa visits 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-8 and Dec. 10-14; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and 9; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 15 and 17-22; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. 480-990-7800. http://www.fashionsquare.com/.
24. Superstition Springs Center: Sundays through Saturdays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24. Santa visits 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-8 and Dec. 10-14; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and 9; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 15 and 17-22; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Superstition Springs Center, 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa. 480-832-0212. http://www.superstitionsprings.com/.
25. Visit With Mrs. Claus: 3 p.m. Dec. 17. Celebrate the holidays with Santa’s wife while enjoying songs, cookies and cocoa. Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. 602-652-3000. http://www.mcldaz.org/.
26. Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa: 5-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-8. Santa visits for photos and gift requests. Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. 623-935-3811. http://www.wigwamresort.com/.