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You better watch out, you better notsanta claus, winter, top ten, demcember, christmas, elves cry! You better not pout I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town! He knows when you've been sleeping, he knows when you're awake, he knows the best places for photos you can take.

So here's our list, we checked it twice, we hope you like these places, they sure are nice! Santa Claus is coming to town!

Malls and ongoing:

Adams Fair Acre Farms:

1.     Newburgh: 1240 Rte. 300., Newburgh. Santa photos starts the day after Thanksgiving till Christmas. Every Saturday and Sunday 11am- 4pm. 845-569-0303.

2.   Poughkeepsie: 765 Dutchess Tpke., Poughkeepsie. Santa photos start the day after Thanksgiving till Christmas. Every Saturday and Sunday 11am- 4pm. 845-454-4330.

3.   Kingston: 1560 Ulster Ave., Kingston. The day after Thanksgiving until Christmas, then every Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. 845-336-6300.

Poughkeepsie Galleria: 2001 South. Rd., Poughkeepsie. Santa arrives Saturday, November 18th. 12pm daily at the Center Court.  Every child receives a gift. 845-297-7600.


Galleria at Crystal Run: 1 Galleria Dr., Middletown. Santa will be coming November 11th to December 24th. Daily mall hours at the Center Court.  845-692-8883.

Poughkeepsie Plaza:  2600 South Rd., Poughkeepsie. Daily mall hours. Santa arrives Saturday, November 18th. Santa will be located between Marshall's and Jo-Ann Fabric. 845-471-4265. 

Newburgh Mall: 1401 Rte. 300., Newburgh. Santa arrives Saturday, November 18th. Visit site for details on times. 845-564-1400.

Holiday Spirit Festival: Bowdoin Park. 38 Sheafe Rd., Wappingers Falls. Enjoy dazzling lights, holiday stories, shows, exhibits and a special visit with Santa! 845-297-9627. Weekends starting the weekend after Thanksgiving to Christmas.

Manza Family Farm: 730 New York 211., Montgomery, NY 12549. 845-473-5178. Come meet Santa and his elf on December weekends. 11am-4pm on the weekends.


Woodbury Common Premium Outlet: 498 Red Apple CT., Central Valley, NY 10917. 845-928-4000. Santa arrives November 19 and stays until Christmas Eve.

Pets with Santa: 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538. 845-452-7722 ext. 412. November 18th from 10am-4pm. A community event where people can bring their pets to get their pictures taken with Santa. A 5x7 print is $20 where half of the proceeds go to the DC SPCA. Prints will be available for pickup at their On Location Studios the following Wednesday.

An Afternoon with Santa: 45 Gilbert St. Ext., Monroe. 845-782-9622. December 16. Make holiday crafts while listening to festive music and snap a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 11am-3pm. South Orange YMCA.

Milk and Cookies with Santa: Santa Claus will be dropping by Soukup Farms on December 10th, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Parents can bring children of all ages to meet, talk, and take pictures with Santa. Craft area, reading corner, outdoor Smores' pit and food provided by JSK Cattle Company. Milk and Cookies will also be for sale! Stop by and have some family fun!! Soukup Farms. 271 Halls Corners Rd., Dover Plains. 845-264-3137.



Updated October 30, 2017


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