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Santa Sightings

Great places to take the kids to see Santa and social distance

HVP Staff

You better watch out, you better not cry! You better not pout I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town! Even with the pandemic, you can still get the kids out to see Santa with our list of social distancing events.

Santa waves at families waiting to see him at the Newburgh Mall.

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:

Nov. 27-Dec. 24. Galleria at Crystal Run Welcomes Santa! There will be plenty of fun and magic, as well as a focus on the health and well-being of everyone. Reservations suggested.

Nov. 27-Dec. 24. Santa at Poughkeepsie Galleria. There will be plenty of fun and magic, as well as a focus on the health and well-being of everyone. Reservations suggested.

Nov 28 Santa Claus is Coming to Town Sign up for a phone call from Santa or an in person, safe visit with the Big Guy at Sparrow's Nest.

Dec. 3-Dec. 24 Santa is coming to Newburgh Mall. Cherry Hill Photo and Newburgh Mall will be providing a safe and fun (contactless) Santa experience for kids and families! Walk-ins welcome first and last hour each day. Reservations suggested.

Special Events with Santa:

Dec. 5 & 6, 12 &13 Christmas In The Village at Museum Village Join us for our very special expanded walk-through Christmas in the Village event, now with evening hours.

Dec 6 Photos with Santa Bring your 4-legged family members for pictures with Santa.

Dec 6 Sullivan County SPCA Pet Pictures with Santa The Sullivan County SPCA presents their Annual “Pet Pictures with Santa”.

Dec 6 Drive thru photos with Santa and Randolph the Reingoat Take your family or children's socially distanced Christmas photos with Santa and Randolph.

Dec 6, 13 & 20 Brunch With Santa @ Winding Hills Join us for Brunch with Santa and Buddy the Elf.

Dec 6, 13 & 20 SANTA BRUNCH at The Thayer Hotel Enjoy our delicious award-winning brunch this holiday season, and meet the man himself, Santa Claus.

Dec. 6 Santa Claus is coming to Town A drive-by, no-contact visit with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus.

Updated November 23, 2020

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December 10, 2015 \| 9:06 AM

I noticed Gander Mountain in Middletown was missing from your Santa sightings. This event is a must see. The man who plays Santa has real white hair including a beard and mustache and is large. All the activities are FREE. I spent a hour there last weekend. This is a yearly event pleas add it to next years schedule . I love your magazine . Thank you for a great read

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