When Does Santa Arrive At Shopping Malls Across MA?

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

Santa arrives as early as Nov. 7 and will be available until Christmas Eve.

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

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

Pet photo days and Storytime with Santa days are also forthcoming.

Auburn Mall: November 28 – December 24 (Hours vary)

• Caring Santa: December 7 (9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
• Baby’s First Christmas: December 3; December 17 (11 a.m. to noon)

Burlington Mall: November 7 - December 24 (Hours vary)

• Pet Photos: November 23; November 30; December 7 (6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Baby’s First Christmas: December 3; December 10 (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
• Caring Santa: December 7 (8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)

Cape Cod Mall: November 28 – December 24 (Hours vary)

• Breakfast with Santa: December 6 (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.)

Northshore Mall: November 8 – December 24 (Hours vary)

• Pet Photos: November 23; December 14 (6:30 p.m. -8 p.m.)
• Brunch & Storytime with Santa: November 30 (noon to 1 p.m.)
• Caring Santa: December 7 (9 a.m. -10:30 a.m.)
• Santa’s Holly Jolly Jamboree: December 20 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)

South Shore Plaza: November 14 - December 24 (Hours vary)

• 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.)

Square One Mall: November 14 – December 24 (Hours vary)

• Caring Santa: December 7 (9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)

The Shops at Chestnut Hill: November 21 - December 24 (Hours vary)

• Pet Photos: November 23 (6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
• Caring Santa: December 7 (9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)

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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)