KPTM has put together a list of places to visit Santa Claus for free this holiday season.
1. Twas' the Lights Before Christmas is being held in La Vista's Central Park. There will be multiple sightings of Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Santa's reindeer, according to a press release from the City of La Vista.
On November 29, Santa and crew will make an appearance for a tree lighting ceremony.
They will also make time to visit with the kiddos on December 3rd, 10th, and 14th.
A special event on December 4 will take place where Santa will visit with pups!
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2. Westroads Mall, 10000 California St., will host the big man from now until December 24, according to the mall's website.
Santa will make an appearance daily from noon to 5:00 p.m.
3. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's will be hosting free photos with the rosy-cheeked man in the red suit from now until December 24, according to the stores' website.
The locations to see the big guy are 12703 Westport Pkwy. in La Vista and 2901 Bass Pro Dr.in Council Bluffs.
The visits are free, but registration is required. To register, click the link here.
4. The annual Lights on Dundee will take place on Thursday, December 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., according to the event's Facebook page.
During this time, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures with kids and pets.
5. Mulhall's, 3615 N 120th St., will have jolly old Saint Nick every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from now until December 19, according to the store's website.
Not only will Santa be available, but his friends Dasher and Dancer will also be available.
Santa will be seen with a little distance by the children.
Times to see Santa Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3:00 p.m.
6. Shadow Lake Towne Center, 7775 Olson Dr. in Papillion, is hosting Santa's Workshop near Early Bird, according to the shopping center's website.
The schedule of Santa Claus' visits is:
- December 3rd through 5th from noon tp 6:00 p.m.
- December 10th through 12th from noon to 6:00 p.m.
- December 17th through 19th from noon to 6:00 p.m.
- December 22nd and 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- December 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Masks are encouraged at this event.
7. Scheel's, 17202 Davenport St., is hosting a SantaPalooza on December 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., according to the event Facebook page.
There will be free popcorn, face painting, balloon art, Ferris wheel rides, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
8. Santa Claus and two of his reindeer will be making an appearance at the Bel Air Plaza parking lot at 12100 W Center Road, according to a press release from the plaza.
The reindeer will be in the plaza on Saturday, December 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Santa will be available on Saturday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
9. Physicians Mutual Holiday Market will be returning for the 11th season with a special appearance from Santa Claus, according to a press release from the Omaha Farmers Market.
The market will be a two-day event on December 4th and 5th, but Santa Claus will make his appearance on December 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Aksarben Village.
10. Ollie & Hobbes, 310 E Gold Coast Rd. in Papillion, will host Santa on Monday, December 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., according to the event Facebook page.
Kids can visit with Santa inside, and then they can visit his reindeer in the parking lot.