What Hours Is Santa At Fashion Centre At Pentagon City 2019?

ARLINGTON, VA — It's finally time for Santa Claus at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.

Santa will be on hand throughout the rest of November and December up until Christmas Eve, when he'll have to head out to start delivering presents.

But until then, you can bring the kids to the mall where they can sit in his lap, tell him what they wish for, and even get a photo with him that will be cherished for years.

Here are Santa's office hours at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City:

November 25: 11AM-8PM

November 26-27: 11AM-8PM

November 28: Closed

November 29: 11 AM-8PM

November 30: 10AM-8:30PM

December 1: 9AM-6PM

December 2-6: 10AM-8PM

December 7: 10AM-8:30PM

December 8: 11AM-9PM

December 9-12: 10AM-8:30PM

December 13: 10AM-9PM

December 14: 9AM-9PM

December 15: 10AM-7PM

December 16-23: 9AM-9PM

December 24: 8AM-6PM

The tradition of Santa visiting shopping malls stretches back into the 1800s, and continues to be a popular tradition today.

Be prepared for lines when you bring your little one to the mall. Make sure to carve out a couple of hours so you won't feel rushed, and bring some snacks or toys to keep your child busy.

Some kids can be a little afraid of Santa at first, so put them at ease by allowing them to approach Santa at your own pace. And don't say things like, "don't worry, he's not going to hurt you," which may actually end up reinforcing that fear. Stay positive and walk right up to Santa while holding your child's hand to show there's nothing to fear.

Also, you can try allowing the child to watch other kids get their picture taken so he or she can see how much fun it is and become more comfortable with it.

That way, your child will have a good time, and you'll have a picture to cherish.