JACKSON TWP. ‒ Santa didn't even wait until Thanksgiving to stop by Belden Village Mall.

Santa arrived Nov. 14 and will be available at the Center Court for photos every day leading up to Christmas Eve. While walk-ups are welcome, guests are encouraged to reserve their spot in advance to help keep wait times short, the mall said.

Santa will visit with pets on two special nights: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 and Dec. 7. The visits are first come, first served, with no reservations.

"Soothing Santa" — a quieter experience with music turned off — will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. Visits with Santa are free. To reserve a spot, call 330-492-7779. Soothing Santa is sponsored by The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children and Canton Palace Theatre.

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