You Better Watch Out! Santa Claus Arrives Next Week at Holyoke Mall!
Holyoke, MA—Santa Claus is set to make his return from the North Pole to Holyoke Mall on Friday, November 20, with a special arrival event Saturday, November 21. Children, families, and pets are invited to whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa from opening day through Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24 at his temporary holiday home in Café Square.
A Full Calendar of Holiday Magic and Special Events:
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Santa’s Grand Arrival: The magic begins at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday November 21 at the Red Entrance near Round 1. Guests are encouraged to arrive before 11:00am to gather for Santa’s arrival to make sure they don’t miss his grand entrance featuring Marcotte Ford, the Holyoke Police and Fire Departments, and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office motorcycle and mounted patrol units. Then, kick off the holiday season with festive fun at Santa’s Village in Café Square from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Activities include free balloon art by Brie’s Balloons, a special performance by Colby Academy of Dance, and of course photos and visits with Saint Nick himself.
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Daily Visitation Hours: Santa’s schedule begins on Friday, November 20th, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hours expand as the holiday inches closer and full details are available here. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by visiting whereissanta.com. Visitations to see Santa are free, but cellphone photos are prohibited.
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Pet Photo Nights: Mondays and Tuesdays from November 23th through December 14th, between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Proud pet parents can unleash holiday cheer by bringing their furry or feathered friends to meet Santa Claus. Reservations are required online under the “Pet Night” designation.
- Santa Cares Sensory Visitation Event: Sunday, December 6th, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This private experience is held during mall off-hours to provide a calm, sensory-friendly environment. The set will feature dimmed lighting and no background music, allowing children of all abilities to interact with Santa comfortably. Online reservations are required under “Sensory Santa”.
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About Holyoke Mall at Ingleside
Holyoke Mall is Western’s New England’s premiere shopping center located in Holyoke’s Ingleside neighborhood and conveniently located near the interchange of I-90 and I-91. Holyoke Mall was built in 1979 and later expanded in 1995- now spanning 1.6 million square feet. The three-level Mall is home to 150 shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and department stores including: Macy’s, Target, Victoria’s Secret, Apple, Round1, DSW, JD Sports, Loft, H&M, Sumo Japanese Steakhouse, 110 Grill, and more.
About Pyramid Management Group, LLC
Pyramid Management Group, owner of Holyoke Mall, is one of the largest, most innovative, privately-held real estate developers in the northeast. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Pyramid’s portfolio of dynamic shopping, dining and entertainment destinations dominate the northeast with 10 properties located throughout New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. For over 5 decades, Pyramid has built its reputation on being first, fast, and ahead of the curve, leading the industry in combining the best elements of traditional retail with world-class dining and entertainment, all under one roof. For more information, visit www.pyramidmg.com.