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Where to see Santa on Long Island

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus landed his sleigh on Long Island and is ready to meet and greet kids, hear their wish lists and find out if they've been naughty or nice. Old St. Nick will be making appearances all over L.I. throughout the holiday season. Here, a guide to some of the many places to see Santa -- so pack up your family and head out for a fun-filled, festive day!

Atlantic Nursery in Freeport
Visit Santa at Atlantic Nursery in Freeport. Atlantic Nursery Shopping, Florists 250 Atlantic Ave. Freeport Santa arrives on Dec. 17-18 from 12-4 p.m.. Bring your camera for pictures or snap a shot in one of their displays. Dec. 10-11 from 12-4 p.m. bring your pets for their annual photo with Santa.

Bayville Adventure Park turns into Bayville Winter Wonderland
Bayville Adventure Park Miniature Golf, Amusement Center, Kids, Miniature Golf 8 Bayville Ave. Bayville Bayville Adventure Park is transformed into the Winter Wonderland Holiday Park Nov. 25-Jan. 2, 6-10 p.m. Fridays; noon-10 p.m. Saturdays; noon-9 p.m. Sundays. Visitors can enjoy five attractions for $15: Santa's Toy Factory Funhouse and Maze, a holiday light show, an express train ride, ice skating and a meeting with Santa. Photos are an additional charge.

Kids can visit Santa at the Broadway Mall
Broadway Mall Shopping Route 106/107 Hicksville Check out Santa at the Broadway Mall in the IKEA wing daily until Dec. 24, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; and Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Also, every Tuesday night is Paws and Claus Night, when you can take your pets to get pictures with Santa, too! Photo packages start around $20.

Visit Santa at Dees' Nursery in Oceanside
Dees' Nursery & Florist Florists, Shopping 69 Atlantic Ave. Oceanside The Dees' Pictures With Santa occurs every weekend starting Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 18, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Photo packages start at $10.

The front of Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream
Green Acres Mall Shopping 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream Santa will be at the Green Acres Mall daily through Dec. 24, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Santa will leave at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24. Paws and Claus, photos of you, your pet and Santa will be Tues., Dec. 6 and 13, 6-9 p.m.. Call for photo pricing.

Santa and his reindeer arrive Nov. 25, 2011 at Hicks
Hicks Nurseries Florists 100 Jericho Tpke. Westbury Santa and his reindeer will be at Hicks from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23. His hours are daily, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Bring your own camera. Your kids can also mail their letter to Santa in the North Pole Mailbox and Santa will answer it (must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope). The animated Christmas story "A Sweet Family Christmas" is open as well.

Visit Santa at The Mall at the Source
Mall at The Source Shopping 1504 Old Country Rd. Westbury Come visit Santa in the lower level, center court every day through Dec. 24, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Call for prices on photo packages.

Santa will be at the Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury Gardens Botanic Garden, Performing Arts Center 71 Old Westbury Rd. Old Westbury The Holiday Celebration takes place Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 9-11 and 16-18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children can create crafts and share their holiday wishes with Santa, and take a tour of the period rooms decorated for the holidays. Enjoy hot cider and cookies on the West Porch. General admission $8; children ages 2-17 and seniors $5.

Kids can visit Santa at Roosevelt Field
Roosevelt Field Shopping 630 Old Country Rd. East Garden City Kids can visit Santa in the North Court. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.. During December, he will be there Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Photo packages start at $20.

Smith Haven
Smith Haven Mall Shopping 313 Smith Haven Mall Lake Grove Visit Old St. Nick daily until Dec. 24 in the center court of the mall in November, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. During December, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Each child who has a picture taken with Santa will receive a gift from the Smith Haven Mall.

Walt Whitman Mall
Walt Whitman MallShopping160 Walt Whitman Rd. Huntington Station Children can tell Santa what's on their holiday wish list daily until Dec. 24.

Westfield South Shore Shopping Mall
Westfield South Shore Shopping MallShopping1701 Sunrise Hwy. Bay Shore Santa will be here through Christmas Eve 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Westfield Sunrise Shopping Mall
Westfield Sunrise Shopping MallShoppingOne Sunrise Mall Massapequa Head down to the Westfield Sunrise Mall to visit Old St. Nick daily until Dec.

White Post Farms
White Post FarmsFarm Stand, Kids, Zoo / Nature Center250 Old Country Rd. Melville Santa and Fluffy the Snowman will be at White Post Farms Thanksgiving weekend through Dec.