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10 Places to See Santa

Here's a list of where you can find Santa to tell him that you've been good this year.

Since his debut this year at the Macy's parade, Santa Claus has set up several appearances in the area. Here is his schedule.

1. Annual Westhampton Beach Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony 

Santa will arrive in Westhampton on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Green in Westhampton. For more information, call (631) 288-3337.

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2. Hampton Bays Tree Lighting

The has asked Santa to help ring in the season at its annual tree lighting on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at 69 West Montauk Hwy.  For more information, call (631) 728-2211.  

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3. SASF and Holiday Bazaar

Santa will be on hand at the annual holiday bazaar on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, call (631) 723-2121.

4.  Aspatuck Gardens

Santa will visit Aspatuck Gardens, located at 303 Montauk Highway in Westhampton Beach, every weekend until Christmas from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  For more information, call (631) 288-3222.

5. Bideawee Photos with Santa

If your pet wants to give Santa a list of treats he wants this year, bring him over to Bideawee, 118 Old Country Road, in Westhampton on Saturday.  For more information, call (631) 325-0200 

7. WinterFest  

Mrs. Claus is filling in for Santa at the Westhampton Beach Annual Holiday WinterFest on Dec. 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  For more information, call (631) 288-3337.

8.  Southampton Animal Shelter

Santa will take photos with your pets on Dec. 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the S's Home for the Holidays event.  For more information, call (631) 728-7387 or visit the shelter at 102 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays.

9.  It's a Wonderful Village Holiday Stroll Weekend

Santa will be hanging around during the Southampton Chamber of Commerce's three-day holiday stroll weekend, which ends Sunday.  Santa will help bringing in the holiday season in the village at the annual tree lighting and holiday party. For more information, call (631) 283-8707.

10. Red Schoolhouse, Greenport

Just in case you happen to be on the North Fork searching for Santa, he will be at the red schoolhouse on Front Street on Dec.11 and Dec.18 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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