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We just heard about the Bedford Hills Fire Department's Candy Cane Run on Dec. 10 and have included the information below.

Looking for photo opportunties with Santa Claus? Not to worry, there are plenty coming up.

Photo Ops with Santa

includes an appearance from Santa Claus, plus there will be caroling by the Antioch Choir, cookies and hot chocolate.

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Bedford Hills Fire Department brings Santa to locals in their hamlet, for photos and candy canes. of this Santa-on-a-truck.

offers a meet and greet with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Children can visit with Santa, have a picture taken and make a vintage ornament. The cost is $10 per child and includes refreshments. You can RSVP online, or call the BHS at 914-234-9751 or drop in the day of the event at the 1787 Court House, located at 615 Old Post Road, next to

You can also head to one of the area shopping malls.

If you head south to , 100 Main St., or , 125 Westchester Ave., shopping malls in White Plains, click here for Santa photo hours at The Galleria, and here for Santa photo hours at The Westchester. The cost for photo packages range from $22.99 to $45.99.

Heading East to the Danbury Fair Mall? Click here for Santa hours and photo packages.

Want your pooch to pose with Santa? Head to , 114 South Kensico Ave., on Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photos cost $12 and include a holiday card. Click  fore more information. All proceeds will be used to purchase holiday gifts for homeless pets.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast with St. Nick, as well as dancers from the Westchester Ballet Company’s Nutcracker, balloon art, face painting, cookie decorating, music and more at the ’s event on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 3 Renaissance Square.

The event also includes pictures with Santa, and costs $45 per person. Click  for the details.

Mr. Claus will also make his annual appearance at White Plains’ City Lights, Bright Holiday Nights tree lighting event. The celebration includes all sorts of activities, and takes place on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Tibbits Park. Click  for details.

Send a Letter to Santa

Let your child enjoy the magic of Christmas by writing a letter and getting a response from Santa Claus. All City children are welcome to write their letters and drop them off through Dec. 19 in Santa’s Mailbox at , 255 Main St. Don’t forget to leave your address so Santa can write back. Click here for more information.

You can also check out this website, Northpole.com, a kid-friendly website that offers return letters from Santa, coloring pages, games and a Santa Tracker for Christmas Eve.

Take Photos and Upload them to Patch

Don’t forget to and then send an email to LisaB@Patch.com so we can feature the photos. Be the first to start a Santa photo gallery we can feature all season long.