You Better Watch Out for Santa at These Rhode Island Shopping Malls

Santa Claus will be making some early appearances at Rhode Island shopping malls starting around Nov. 14 and continuing through Christmas Eve. Look for the big jolly guy at the…

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Santa Claus will be making some early appearances at Rhode Island shopping malls starting around Nov. 14 and continuing through Christmas Eve. Look for the big jolly guy at the following locations over the next several weeks:

Garden City Mall

Photos with Santa must be prebooked. The first available slots are on Nov. 21. A complimentary opportunity to meet Santa will take place during the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on Sunday, Nov. 30, from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Stay tuned for other dates coming soon.

Providence Place

Photos with Santa run from Nov. 14 to Dec. 24 during the following days and times:

November

  • Monday through Friday: 11a.m.-7 p.m. (break from 3 p.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Saturday: 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. (break from 3 p.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (break from 3 p.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Closed for Thanksgiving

December

  • Monday through Friday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (break from 3 p.m.- 4 p.m.)
  • Saturday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (break from 3 p.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (break from 3 p.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Dec. 15-Dec. 23: 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. (break from 3 p.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Christmas Eve: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (break from 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.)

*Times are subject to change. Santa takes milk and cookie breaks as needed.

Providence Place is also hosting the following special events:

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

Warwick Mall

The Warwick Mall will host Santa for the following days and times:

November

  • Saturday, Nov. 22: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 23: noon-5 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 24-Wednesday, Nov. 26: noon-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day): Closed
  • Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 30: noon-5 p.m.

December

  • Monday, Dec. 1-Friday, Dec. 5: noon-7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 6: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 7: noon-5 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 8-Friday, Dec. 12: noon-7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 13: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 14: noon-5 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 15-Thursday, Dec. 18: noon-7 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 19: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 20: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 21: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 22: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 23: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 24: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.