Where's Santa? Find Him at These Festive Places in the Cap Region

Santa Claus is back this year and he is appearing all around the Capital Region. Check out the list of where your kids can meet the big guy and give him their lists this holiday season.

Saratoga Springs Victorian Streetwalk Weekend

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It's the 35th year of the Saratoga Springs Victorian Streetwalk. Experience fun for the entire family as you stroll through the streets. It runs from Thursday, December 2nd through Sunday, December 5th. Santa visits many Saratoga neighborhoods throughout the weekend. Check out the list of where the Big Guy will appear.

Christmas Land

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Located in Altamont, Christmas Land is bringing back the spirit of Christmas with fun for the whole family and all ages. Santa Claus makes an appearance on December 4th and 5th, December 11th and 12th, and December 18th and 19th from 10 am until 6 pm. Get more info HERE.

Bob's Trees & Tree Heaven Trails

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Many Capital Region residents head to Bob's Trees to pick out their live Christmas tree. You can also have the kids meet Santa Claus with their "Santa, Cookies, and Cocoa Experience". You must reserve your spot. Click HERE to make your reservations.

Wintertime Wonderland

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Check out all of the fun at the Wintertime Wonderland in Latham. Enjoy an indoor, illuminated, interactive walkthrough experience. You will be transported to the North Pole where you can meet, interact, and take pictures with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Ice Princesses, the Gingerbread Man, Snowman, Elves, and more. Get more information on this event that runs through December 23rd HERE.

Colonie Center

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Santa Claus is back in his area by the L.L. Bean store. Tell Santa what you want and get a picture with him. Families and kids will be in front of Santa's desk for all of the photos. The Big Guy will be in Colonie Center through December 24th. Reservations are encouraged. Click HERE.

Crossgates Mall

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Santa is in his new location inside Crossgates Mall. He is now in the lower level across from APEX Entertainment. You can get your picture taken with him and some other goodies are available. Check HERE for times and more information.

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