6 New York Santa Sightings, Here's Where To See Him

There are many Christmas traditions for you and your family to enjoy each year. Perhaps you will be cutting a fresh tree to display or riding around the neighborhood to see the lights the Jones' have put up this season. One tradition can slip away from you so don't miss this one.

Be certain to set aside time to visit Santa Claus! Get the kids decked out and have their picture taken with the jolly one before they are off and on their own. There are several opportunities to catch up with Santa in the Capital Region this year. Here a few suggestions.

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AVIATION MALL - Queensbury, NY

Visit Santa in Queensbury every day from now until 4pm on Christmas Eve
Pet photos with Santa on December 11th

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COLONIE CENTER - Albany, NY

Daily from now until 5pm on Christmas Eve

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CROSSGATES MALL - Albany, NY

Lower level, across from APEX Entertainment
Thursday 12/7 - Sunday 12/10
11am-6pm Thursday and Sunday
11am - 8pm Friday and Saturday

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SANTA'S COTTAGE - Saratoga Springs, NY

Friday 12/8: 4PM - 7PM
Saturday and Sunday 12/9 & 12/10: 1PM - 4PM
Friday 12/15: 4PM - 7PM
Saturday and Sunday 12/16 & 12/17: 1PM - 4PM

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STUYVESANT PLAZA - Albany, NY

Complimentary photo with Santa
Sunday 12/10 - 1pm - 3pm
Sunday 12/17 - 1pm - 3pm

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WILTON MALL - Saratoga, NY

Daily from now until 4pm on Christmas Eve

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