Santa Claus is Coming to the Twin Cities: Where and When to Meet Him

Southdale Center

Santa is ready and willing to talk with youngsters and pose for photos from now through Christmas Eve at . 

Where: 10 Southdale Center Edina, MN 55435

When: Every day through Dec. 24.

Mondays through Friday:

• 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturdays

• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sundays

• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Christmas Eve

• 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Special notes: Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer from 1-1:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and from 2-2:45 p.m. on Sundays. The Santa set at Southdale is in a new location this year, in the AMC District Rotunda.

Southtown Shopping Center

Where: I-494 and Penn Avenue in Bloomington, MN 55431

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22

Valley West Shopping Center

Where: 10606 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55431

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15

Eden Prairie Center

Where: 8251 Flying Cloud Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344

When: Every day through Dec. 24.

Monday through Saturday:

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• 2 to 5 p.m.
• 6 to 8 p.m.

Sundays:

• 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Special notes: Click here for photo package information.

Ridgedale Center

Where: 12401 Wayzata Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55305

When: Every day through Dec. 23.

Nov. 10 through Dec. 14

Monday through Saturday:

• 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sundays:

• Noon to 6 p.m.

Dec. 15 through Dec. 23

Monday through Saturday

• 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sundays:

• Noon to 6 p.m.

Special notes: There will be breaks from 1-2 p.m. and 5:15-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sundays. Holiday photo packages are available.

Northtown Mall

Where: 398 Northtown Dr. NE  Blaine, MN 55434

When: Every day through Dec. 24

• Dec. 12-14: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Dec. 15: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Dec. 16: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Dec. 17-21: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Dec. 22: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Dec. 23: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Dec. 24: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Special notes: Santa needs to take breaks to feed his reindeer from 1-1:45 p.m. and 5:15-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 2-3 p.m. on Sundays.

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