Where to find Santa at malls, shopping centers across Raleigh, Triangle

I know we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet, but it's sure beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... especially if you're at a local mall.

Posted 1:55 a.m. Nov 13, 2019 — Updated 1:55 a.m. Nov 13, 2019

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

, Go Ask Mom editor

I know we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet, but it's sure beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... especially if you're at a local mall.

Santa Claus is making his arrival starting this weekend for pictures and to take those Christmas lists. Here's where to find him.

Santa in Raleigh

Triangle Town Center will welcome Santa at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, He'll be there through Dec. 24.

Santa arrives at Crabtree Valley Mall on Saturday, Nov. 16. He will be at the mall through Dec. 24.

Santa stops at Brier Creek Commons for a tree lighting and other activities, including visits with Santa, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6.

Santa will light the giant Christmas tree at North Hills in Raleigh during a special event from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23. Families also can sit for pictures with him. Santa typically returns to North Hills for a few afternoons for more meet and greets. Stay tuned.

Cameron Village's Holiday Open House in Raleigh is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.,Nov. 21. The evening includes visits with Santa, a real snow sliding slope, live music, a Ferris wheel and more.

Santa in Durham

Santa will arrive at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham on Friday, Nov. 15. He'll be there through Christmas Eve.

Santa typically begins sitting for selfies at Northgate Mall after Thanksgiving, but there's no information on their website about the 2019 season. More information to come if it becomes available.

Santa in Chapel Hill

The big guy is not on the schedule at University Place. But you could have breakfast or brunch with Santa at the Carolina Inn. Tickets are $40 per person for breakfast and $50 for brunch. They begin Dec. 1 and continue on select days through Dec. 24. The inn also offers a Christmas tea with the sugar plum fairy and make your own gingerbread house programs.

Santa in Cary

The big guy will begin his visit at Cary Town Center on Friday, Nov. 22. He'll be at the mall through Dec. 24.

Waverly Place in Cary will light its tree during an event from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Nov. 22. The event includes music, visits with Santa and more.

Bass Pro Shop will host visits with Santa and free photos starting Saturday, Nov. 16. He'll be there through Dec. 24. The store also will host games and crafts for families. He's been stopping at Bass Pro Shops across the country for a decade. And because Bass Pro Shops owns Cabela's, he will be doing the same at Cabela's as well.

Santa in Garner

Just like Bass Pro Shop, the Cabela's in Garner also will offer free photos with Santa from Nov. 16 to Dec. 24, along with games and crafts for families.

Santa in Morrisville

Park West Village in Morrisville will host a Winter Wonderland from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Nov. 22, Nov. 23 and Nov. 24. It includes train rides, live music, a Magical Winter Lights show and storytimes with Santa.