Where To See Santa In Ossining, Hastings This Christmas Season

OSSINING-HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY — Visits and pictures with Santa are treasured traditions for many Ossining and Hastings-on-Hudson families. For them, there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person.

In and around Ossining and Hastings-on-Hudson, kids have several chances:

Jefferson Valley Mall, Yorktown Heights

• Photos with Santa, reservations are encouraged, but walk-up guests are welcome. Also available are Sensitive Santa sessions and Paws and Claus.

The Westchester, White Plains

• Cookies & Cocoa with Santa, Dec. 8
• Photos with Santa. Also available are Caring Santa and Pet Night.

Cross County Shopping Center, Yonkers

• Photos with Santa. Also available are Caring Santa and Pet Night.

Ridge Hill, Yonkers

• Santa will be at Ridge Hill through Dec. 24 next to Starbucks. For times and to book an appointment, go here. Pet Night with Santa will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Breakfast with Santa will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 10.

Other Santa sightings in Westchester County will be:

• Dec. 9: Breakfast With Santa at Neiman Marcus, White Plains, 9 a.m.
• Dec. 16: Pajama Breakfast With Santa at Sonesta White Plains, 8:30 a.m. - noon
• Dec. 18: Lunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Benjamin Steakhouse, White Plains, noon - 4 p.m.
• Through Dec. 23: Meet Santa at Stew Leonard's, Yonkers
• Through Dec. 24: Santa at the Lasdon Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show, Katonah
• Through Dec. 31: Winter Wonderland, Valhalla