Seasonal & Holidays

Santa Is Coming To South Shore Plaza: Here's When

Santa will be making his lists and checking them twice as early as this weekend at some Simon malls. Here's when he arrives in Braintree.

BRAINTREE, MA — It's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas at shopping malls across Massachusetts.

Santa arrives as early as Nov. 7 and will be available until Christmas Eve at some Simon locations, but will arrive a little later in Braintree.

Hours vary for the Santa Photo Experience throughout the season. Reservations are encouraged.

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Simon Malls will also host Caring Santa days for children with special needs, including those in need of a sensory-friendly experience.

Storytime with Santa days are also forthcoming.

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Santa will be at South Shore Plaza from Nov. 14 to Dec. 24, though hours vary day-to-day.

Special activations include:

  • Pet Photos: November 23; December 14 (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
  • Baby’s First Christmas: December 3; December 10 (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
  • Cookies & Cocoa with Santa: December 5 (2 p.m. to 4 p.m)
  • Caring Santa: December 7 (8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)

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