Seasonal & Holidays

Take A Photo With Santa Claus at Ballston Common

Jolly Old St. Nick will be in the mall's food court through Christmas Eve.

Come and meet Santa Claus at Ballston Common! Jolly Old St. Nick will have his picture taken with children of all ages in the shopping mall’s food court through Christmas Eve, in a charity event sponsored by the Arlington Jaycees.

For $10, one of Santa’s elves will take a 4-by-6 photo of your loved one with Santa; each photo print comes with a decorative frame. Or for $5, you can use your own camera, cell phone or other device to take the photo.

Also for $5, you can get a photo reprint. All sales are cash only.

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Santa Claus will be available for photos at the following times:

  • Monday, Dec. 21 - 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 22 - 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 23 - 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) - noon to 6 p.m.

Ballston Common is at 4238 Wilson Blvd., at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and North Glebe Road.

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Net proceeds from this event will be donated to Camp Virginia Jaycee, a summer camp for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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