Santa's Grand Arrival and Holiday Kickoff at the Flagstaff Mall is Nov. 28

The holiday season officially begins when Santa Claus rolls into town in style! Around 1 p.m., Santa will arrive on a Flagstaff Fire Department fire engine alongside Sparkles the Elf, stopping in front of Planet Fitness to wave to families before heading to Santa Village in the Entertainment Area for free family photos from 2-6 p.m. The first 200 kids (ages 12 and under) will receive a goodie bag, including three lucky bags with a gift card prize.

Santa will return for more festive photo fun throughout the season:

Fridays and Sundays, Nov. 30 through Dec. 19: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 5: 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 21 to Wednesday, Dec. 24: Noon to 6 p.m.

Flagstaff Mall, an enclosed shopping center serving all of Northern Arizona and conveniently located along Route 66, hosts a collection of more than 50 stores including Dillard's, JCPenney, Hobby Lobby, Bath and Body Works, Foot Locker, Barnes and Noble and Maurices, as well as a selection of popular locally owned shops. The mall is a community hub and the site of numerous free family-friendly events and activities throughout the year. Shoppers can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi, convenient mobile device charging stations and a wide selection of eateries in the Food Court. Learn more by visiting flagstaffmall.com.

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