Photos with Santa at Walden Galleria start this Friday

by: Evan Anstey

Posted: Nov 4, 2019 / 09:50 AM EST / Updated: Nov 4, 2019 / 09:50 AM EST

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 24: Santa Claus proceeds down 6th Av, during the 90th Macy’s Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Santa Claus is coming to town.

This Friday, the man in the red suit will be at the Walden Galleria for the first time this season.

Coinciding with a ceremonial tree lighting set to take place at 5 p.m., Santa will be available for photos from 5-8 p.m.

Photo packages with Santa will be available through Christmas Eve.

Here are the hours he will be at the mall:

Mondays – Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Pet Photo Nights, Mondays & Tuesdays (November 11^th – December 17^th): 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting, Friday November 8^th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

The seventh annual Santa Cares event series will take place on December 1 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. During this time, kids with special needs can meet Santa in a sensory-controlled environment.