# Santa's Arrival Celebration Party at Vancouver Mall

> Event for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: Vancouver Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free; photo packages extra
- Organizer: Vancouver Mall
- Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0803
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Santa makes his grand entrance at Vancouver Mall at 10 AM, followed by two hours of free family fun: cookie decorating (while supplies last), holiday crafts and games, letters to Santa and Buddy the Elf-themed activities. Santa photos with Cherry Hill Photo follow, first come, first served; packages sold onsite.

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