As soon as the calendar flips to November we get bombarded with Christmas stuff. Christmas commercials, Christmas music, Christmas events, they have all already started, and honestly, I don't mind it one bit.

I absolutely adore everything about the holiday season, and as a parent with two young children, I'd be lying if I said that I don't enjoy being able to use the "Santa's watching" warning again. I actually used it for the first time this season yesterday, and it worked like a charm.

Is it still too early to use the Santa threat? Some folks might say yes, but the CherryVale Mall would definitely say no because they have been preparing for the big guy's arrival for over a week now!

Santa Arrives At the CherryVale Mall on Friday, November 16, 2022

The grand arrival of Santa Claus will happen at the CherryVale Mall on Friday, November 16, 2022 at 6 p.m. and we're all invited to come and greet him and help him officially light the Christmas tree!

If you've never witnessed Santa's arrival at CherryVale Mall before, it's a pretty big deal. Here are some past pics of the big day...

Starting November 16, Santa will be at the CherryVale Mall Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from Noon to 6 p.m. (Santa takes a break from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m  Monday through Saturday, and from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday).

Visiting Santa at CherryVale Mall is always free, but photo packages and other keepsakes are available for purchase while you're there. (Get more information, here)

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