Pajama parties, breakfast on Santa's schedule

photo Pepper Metz, 3, tells Santa her wish list in 2013 at the inaugural "Christmas in the Cove" event at Mountain Cove Farms in Chickamauga, Ga.

Photo schedulePhoto hours with Santa are the same at Hamilton Place, Northgate and Walnut Square malls.• Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (with hourlong breaks at 1 and 5 p.m.)• Sundays: Noon-6 p.m. (with a break at 3 p.m.)• Christmas Eve: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Still to come• Pajama Party With Santa: Storytime, sweet treats and festive entertainment, plus free commemorative pillow- case for ages 12 and younger (while supplies last), 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Walnut Square Mall.• Santa Cares: A chance for children with special needs to have their photos made without music and other distractions. At Hamilton Place, by appointment only, through Nov. 26. Call 423-855-5282 or email Susan_Hoff@cblproperties.com.• Santa Paws: Holiday photo sessions with the family pet. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.• 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, at Walnut Square Mall.• 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Hamilton Place (enter through the Food Court).

What's up with the elves this week?

At three area malls, those North Pole VIPs are getting ready for several special events with Santa, including the big guy's first appearances of the season at Northgate in Hixson and Walnut Square in Dalton, Ga. At Hamilton Place, there's a blue and gold suit that needs pressing.

• Northgate Mall: Families will welcome Santa at a festive pajama party co-sponsored by First Things First at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, in Center Court. Tickets are $10 for children (free for adults) and can be purchased online at firstthings.org. The party includes entertainment by the Ginger Brown Dance Academy, cookie decorating with Great American Cookie Co., samples of peppermint milkshakes from Chick-fil-A, storytime with Santa, ornament making, balloon art and a commemorative pillowcase to take home.

Santa Paws experiences, when Santa poses for pictures with pets, will be the next two Tuesdays, Nov. 18 and 25, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Find out more at www.visitnorthgatemall.com.

• Walnut Square Mall: Santa arrives at noon Friday, Nov. 14, heralded to Center Court by a holiday sing-along.

Find out more at www.walnutsquaremall.com.

• Hamilton Place: Kids can have breakfast with Santa at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Food Court. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at McDonald's at 2017 Gunbarrel Road or at the Tourist Information Center inside the mall, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga.

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Santa will be dressed in his Chattanooga Mocs blue and gold to pose for photos with local sports fans from 6 to 9 p.m.

Find out more at www.hamiltonplace.com.

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