Baltimore's Thanksgiving Parade, Santa arrives Nov. 22, 11am, East on Pratt St. to Market Place, Baltimore. Santa Claus, floats, marching bands and equestrian units usher in the holiday season. Visit www.promotionandarts.com or call 1-877-BALTIMORE for additional details.

Here Comes Santa!, Nov. 28-30, 11am-4pm, B&O Railroad, Ellicott City, 2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City. See what Santa wore in the days of yore, 11/29 as he looked in 1848 and 11/28 & 30 as he appeared in 1862, Call 410-461-1945 or visit www.ecborail.org for further details.

Kris Kringle Procession, Dec. 5, 6:30-8pm, Everdy Square, Frederick.  Celebrate Old World Holiday magic with this parade that welcomes the beginning of the holiday season.  Don't miss your chance to see Kris Kringle, Rudolph, Frosty, and the Snow Queen!  Join us for a brief ceremony following the procession at the Baker Park Bandshell as the Mayor lights the official City tree!  For more information contact the Office of Special Events 301-228-2844 or visit www.celebratefrederick.com.

Santa Fly In, Dec. 6, 12N-4pm, College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park. Come watch Santa fly into the historic College Park Airport and then have your picture taken with him.  Enjoy holiday arts and crafts in the Museum’s galleries as you wait. Call 301-864-6029 or visit www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com for further details.

AT THE MALLS

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

Annapolis Mall, Rtes. 450 & 178, Annapolis. Santa is scheduled to arrive on Nov. 8, 10am, at center court. Call 410-266-5432 or visit www.westfield.com/annapolis  for additional details and hours.
 
Arundel Mills Mall, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, Md.  Arriving in sleigh on Nov. 8.  Call 410-540-5100 or visit www.millscorp.com/arundel for dates and times.

Marley Station Mall, 7900 Governor Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. Santa’s Arrival in Center Court at 7pm on Nov. 13. First 500 children receive a free gift. Children can visit with Santa from 10am-9pm Monday-Saturday, 11am-6pm Sunday, and 8am-4pm Christmas Eve. Santa’s Secret Shop, Muggsy’s Members can shop in this special store just for children where all gifts are pre-wrapped by elves and under $10. The shop is open to the public thru December 23 from 10am-9pm Friday & Saturday, and 11am-6pm Sunday. Santa Paws.  Pets of all sizes will have their special moment with St. Nick captured on film. To add to the holiday fun, pet owners are encouraged to dress their pet in festive attire. Domestic, leashed animals only please. Breakfast with Santa at Rocky Run Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dining experience followed by a full-length movie at Regal Cinema. Visit the Customer Convenience Center for dates and times of Santa Paws and Breakfast with Santa.  Visit www.shopmarleystation.com or call 410-760-8900 for additional details.

BALTIMORE COUNTY

Eastpoint Mall, 7839 Eastpoint Mall, Baltimore. Santa’s arrival is schedule to arrive on Nov. 14 at 6:30pm. Be the first to set your eyes on Santa as he arrives on Entrance by Applebee's.   Call 410-284-0934 or visit www.eastpointmall.com for additional information.

Security Square Mall, 6901 Security Blvd.  Nov. 29, 11am. Call 410-265-6000 or visiting www.securitysquare.com for more details.

Town Mall of Westminster, Center Street & 140, Westminster. Date and time were not available at time of press. There will be entertainment, activities and characters at the celebration.  Call 410-857-0300 or visit www.townmallofwestminster.com for more details.

Towsontown Center, 825 Dulaney Valley Road.  Call 410-494-8772 or visit www.towsontowncenter.com for dates and times.

White Marsh Mall, 8200 Perry Hall Blvd.  Santa Arrival Parade, Nov. 8, 10am, Welcome Santa to White Marsh Mall. Outdoor parade begins at  The Avenue at White Marsh and ends inside White Marsh Mall in Center Court. Call 301-840-5840 or visit www.whitemarshmall.com for more details.

CARROLL COUNTY

Town Mall of Westminster, Center Street & Rt. 140, Westminster.  Call 410-857-0300 or visit www.townmallofwestminster.com for dates and times.

CHARLES COUNTY

St. Charles Town Center, Rt. 301 & Smallwood Dr. Waldorf.  Visit www.simon.com/stcharlestowncenter or call 301-870-5707 for dates and times.

FREDERICK COUNTY

Francis Scott Key Mall, I-270 & Rt 85, Frederick.  Santa will be arriving in center court. Date and Time have not been yet determined.  Special events will take place during the evening hours.  Visit www.shopfskmall.com or call 301-662-5152 for additional information.

Frederick Towne Mall, US Rte. 40 W. Frederick.  Santa arrives the weekend of Nov. 29 at 11am, Center Court (near Bon Ton.) Visit Santa in his large castle and have your picture taken.  For dates and times call 301-662-9300 or visit www.fredericktownmall.com.

HARFORD COUNTY

Harford Mall, Rt. 24 & Rt 1, Bel Air.  Santa will be arriving Nov. 8 at 1pm.  Mix 106.5 will be celebrating the arrival with lots of fun festivities.  Call 410-879-9319 or visit www.harfordmall.com for additional details.

HOWARD COUNTY

Santastic, Nov. 14-Dec. 24, The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Lord and Taylor Court.  The Mall in Columbia transforms shoppers’ holiday experience with a captivating, interactive exhibit customized for kids and parents alike.  This new Santastic experience takes visitors on a magical journey. Enter the world of Santastic and let the smells, scents and sounds lead you to: Santa’s mailbox, where once opened, a blast of peppermint-scented snow helps zip letters directly to the North Pole; a very accurate Naughty or Nice meter; and of course, an anxiously awaiting Santa Claus who diligently listens to all of your holiday wishes.  Throughout the Santastic journey, shoppers listen to original holiday music, experience brilliant snow and light shows and are cheered on by Santa’s helpers every magical step of the way.  In addition, each family receives a photo card at the start of their experience that captures every spontaneous smile, giggle and reaction.  Please visit www.themallincolumbia.com for times  

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Lakeforest Mall,  Lakeforest Mall, 701 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, Center Court.  The arrival of Santa had not been scheduled at press time.  Call 301-840-5840 or visit www.shoplakeforest.com for additional information.

Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracry Blvd. Bethesda.   Santa will arrive in early Nov.  Be entertained with children’s performers and Santa photos.  Call 301-469-6000 or visit www.montgomerymall.shopingtown.com for further information.

Wheaton Plaza, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton.  Santa will arrive in early Nov.  Call 301-942-3200 or visit www.westfield.com/wheatonplaza for additional dates and times.

White Flint, 11301 Rockville Pike, Bethesda.  Santa Arrives at Nov. 14, 12N HO HO HO!  Visit Santa in the Lord & Taylor wing, Level One.  Watch next month for exciting Holiday events! Call 301-468-5777 or visit www.shopwhiteflint.com for additional details.