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When Does Santa Arrive At Shopping Malls Across RI?

Santa Claus will be making his lists and checking them twice as early as this weekend at some Rhode Island malls.

It's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas at shopping malls across Rhode Island starting this weekend.

Santa arrives as early as Nov. 14 and will be available until Christmas Eve.

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You can meet with Santa at these Rhode Island shopping malls:

Providence Place: Photos with Santa run from Nov. 14 to Dec. 24 at various hours with times subject to change.

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Special Santa events include:

  • Lights Up Celebration: Nov. 14 from 5-8 p.m.
  • Country Christmas Night: Dec. 10 from 5-7 p.m.
  • Pet Photo Nights: Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 from 4-7 p.m.
  • Sensory-Friendly Santa: Dec. 7 from 9-10:30 am.

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Warwick Mall: Photos with Santa run from Nov. 22 to Dec. 24 at various hours.

Garden City Center (Cranston): Reservations must be booked with the first available slots on Nov. 21.

For complimentary chances to meet Santa, head for the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting Nov. 30 from 2-6 p.m.

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