It’s that time of year again! Santa is in town, let’s go have some photos taken.
For you, dear readers, I have organized my annual mall Santa database! Well, not so much a database as a list… Ok, give it a read and you’ll see:
Toronto
Eaton Centre:
Mall hours:
Extended hours start November 26th –
Monday – Saturday: 9am – 9:30pm
Sunday: 10am – 8pm
Santa Hours:
Monday to Wednesday, from 12 pm to 6 pm
Thursday & Friday, from 11 am to 8 pm
Saturday December 22 & Sunday December 23: Limited times available.
Sensitive Santa Hours: N/A
Cost: $15.00
Supported charities: WE Charity – Inspiring and empowering Canadian youth
Reserved times available: Yes
Yorkdale Mall:
Mall hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 9:30a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 10:00a.m – 8:00 p.m
- Friday, November 23rd8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- Monday, December 24th10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 26th8:00 a.m – 11:00 p.m
Santa Hours:
November 13 – December 23:
Monday– Saturday: 10:30a.m. – 8:30p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
December 24: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pet Photos:
November 18 and December 2 from 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sensitive Santa Hours:
November 25 and December 9 from 8 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. (Reservation required)
Cost: $20 – $55
Supported charities: n/a
Reserved times available: Sensitive Santa only
Dufferin Mall:
Mall hours:
Monday – Friday: 10am – 9pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 9pm
Sunday: 11am – 6pm
Santa Hours:
Monday to Friday, from 11am to 8pm
Saturday & Sunday, from 10am to 6pm
Sensitive Santa Hours:
Sunday, from 8am to 10am. E-mail dufferinmallservices@primarisreit.com to book your appointment.
Cost: $24.99 – $49.99
Supported charities:Additional donations for face painting will go to the St. Joseph’s Health Centre.
Reserved times available: yes (book here)
Burlington
Burlington Mall:
Mall hours:
Mon–Fri: 10am–9pm
Sat: 9:30am–6pm
Sun: 11am–6pm
Santa Hours:
Join Santa as he arrives in style (by helicopter) in the North parking lot on November 24th at 10am! The first 1,000 kids get a free gift!
Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 8pm
Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm
Breaks from 1pm to 2pm & 5pm to 6pm
Sensitive Santa Hours:
December 2: 8 AM – 10 AM
December 3: 8 AM – 10 AM and 7 PM – 9 PM
Pet Photos:
November 25, December 2, and December 9 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Cost: $25 – 40
Supported charities: N/A
Reserved times available: No
Royal Botanical Gardens:
COMPLETELY BOOKED!
Oakville:
Oakville Place
Mall hours:
Mon–Fri: 10am–9pm
Sat: 9:30am–6pm
Sun: 11am–5pm
Santa Hours:
Monday to Thurs: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday: 8 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
Sensitive Santa Hours:N/A
Cost: Not updated yet
Supported charities: N/A
Reserved times available: No
Mississauga
Sherway Gardens:
Completely booked!
Square One:
Mall hours:
Monday–Saturday:9 AM–10 PM
Sunday:10 AM–8 PM
Santa Hours:
Monday–Saturday: 10 AM–8 PM
Sunday: 11 AM– 6 PM
Christmas Eve: 9 AM–2 PM
Sensitive Santa Hours:N/A
Cost: $10 – $45
Supported charities: Some proceeds from every photo package purchased will be donated to Autism Ontario Peel Chapter.
Reserved times available: No
Erin Mills Town Centre
Mall hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:30 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm
Santa Hours:
November 12 – 23:
Mon – Fri: 10am – 9pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 6pm
November 24-December 23:
Mon – Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sunday: 11am – 7pm
December 24:
10am – 2pm
Sensitive Santa Hours:N/A
Cost: $25 – $50
Supported charities: N/A
Reserved times available: N/A
Did I miss anyone? Some of my go-to malls haven’t updated their times yet, but I’ll keep checking!