It’s that time of year again! We went today to avoid the mega lines to get your picture taken with Santa.

Santa Claus has come to our town and we just had to visit.

Our picture was taken at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove.

With the help of Newsday I am able to tell you where Santa is so you and your family can get your picture taken too…

Where to see Santa  <—— click here

1. Bayville Adventure Park– 8 Bayville Ave.  Bayville, NY

Phone:  516-624-7433     

  “is transformed into the Winter Wonderland Holiday Park from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Kids can meet Santa on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 9 p.m. and select Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m.”

2.  Broadway Mall – Route 106/107 in Hicksville

“daily from Nov. 22 through Dec. 24.”

3. Dees Nursery & Florist– 69 Atlantic Ave.   Oceanside, NY

Phone: 516-678-3535

“occurs every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Thanksgiving weekend and running through Christmas”

4. Green Acres Mall – 2034 Green Acres Mall   Valley Stream, NY        

“daily starting Nov. 16 through Dec. 24. Kids can meet him from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. on Sundays.”

5. Hicks Nurseries – 100 Jericho Tpke.   Westbury, NY

Phone: 516-334-0066        

“Santa and his reindeer will be at Hicks from Nov. 29 to Dec. 23. His hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Your kids can also mail their letter to Santa in the North Pole Mailbox and Santa will answer it (must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope), which will take place Nov. 9 through Dec. 18. The animated Christmas story “A Sweet Family Christmas” is open for free from Nov. 9 to Dec. 24.”

6. Old Westbury Gardens– 71 Old Westbury Rd. Old Westbury

“The Holiday Celebration takes place Dec. 7-8, 13-15 and 20-22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children can say “hello” to Santa after exploring the beautifully decorated house and enjoying cookies and hot cider. General admission $8; children ages 3-17 and seniors $5.”

7. Roosevelt Field Mall– 630 Old Country Rd. East Garden City

“Kids can visit Santa from Nov. 7 through Dec. 24. Hours vary, so check website for  specific times and prices.”

8. Smith Haven Mall– 313 Smith Haven Mall   Lake Grove, NY

Phone: 631-724-1433        

“Visit Old St. Nick daily from Nov. 7 through Dec. 24 in the center court of the mall. Hours vary depending on the date, so check the website for updates.”

9. Walt Whitman Mall– 160 Walt Whitman Rd.   Huntington Station, NY

Phone: 631-271-1741  

” Children can tell Santa what’s on their holiday wish list daily from Nov. 8  through Dec. 24. Hours vary, so check the website for details. “

10. Westfield South Shore Shopping Mall– 1701 Sunrise Hwy.   Bay Shore, NY

Phone: 631-665-8600     

“Santa will be here starting Nov. 16 through Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.”

*** I also know that the Sun Vet Mall in Holbrook located on Sunrise Highway has Santa at their mall –> click here for details***

Where are you going to visit Santa this year? and let us know of other places in your area that have Santa available that are not on the list!

Thank you and have a great time visiting Santa from your local Momee friend! : )