Where To See Santa Around McLean This Christmas Season

MCLEAN, VA — Visits and pictures with Santa are treasured traditions for many McLean families. For them, there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person.

In McLean, kids have several chances:

• Milk & Cookies With Santa: Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to noon at McLean Community Center. $20 per family. Free for children age 2 or younger. Meet and greet Santa and other holiday characters and enjoy cookie decorating and crafts. 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA.
• Santa at Tysons Corner Center: Daily through Dec. 24, Fashion Court lower level, 1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons Corner, VA.
• Santa at Tysons Galleria: Daily through Dec. 24, 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA.
• Breakfast with Santa at Tysons Corner Center: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., level 3 food court, 1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons Corner, VA.
• Pet Night with Santa at Tysons Corner Center: Monday, Nov. 20, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 27, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and Monday, Dec. 4, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fashion Court lower level, Nordstrom wing, 1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons Corner, VA.
• Fashion Centre at Pentagon City: Santa will be available for photos each day through Dec. 24. Located on the first level, near Nordstrom.
• Ballston Quarter Pictures with Santa: Daily through Dec. 24. 4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA.