Santa Claus To Arrive At Spotsylvania Towne Centre On Saturday

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Santa Claus is returning to Spotsylvania Towne Centre. To celebrate the occasion, the mall plans to host a small parade in the parking lot on Saturday, Nov. 13.

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, near the post office entrance. After the conclusion of the parade, families will be able to enter the mall to take photos with Santa.

"Escorted by the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Department and riding in a specially decorated old-fashioned trolley, you’ll be able to greet Santa from your vehicle," the mall said on their website. "We’ll have individually packaged candies and prizes to give away to participants."

This year, Santa will still be taking some precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The mall said Santa plans to wear a face shield while talking to children, but it will be removed for photos. Children will also not be allowed to sit on Santa's lap, though they will still be able to share their Christmas lists and wishes.

The Santa photo booth at Spotsylvania Towne Centre will be open from Nov. 13 to Dec. 24. Until Dec. 3, the booth will be open from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. From Dec. 6 to Dec. 24, the booth will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

More information about photos with Santa Claus at Spotsylvania Towne Centre is available on the mall's website.

On Saturday, Nov. 13, the mall will also host a live concert to celebrate the oncoming holiday season. The event will be held on The Green in The Village from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Live music will be provided by Keith Armstead, and the mall will offer raffles, face painting, balloon animals, and a light show.

The mall will also host a light show every Saturday night on an hourly basis from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Dec. 24.