You Better Watch Out! Santa Returns To Sioux Falls Empire Mall

I know some of the Sioux Empire is waiting on the turkey on Thanksgiving Day, but I would try to stay off the Naughty List now if I were you...

You better be good for goodness sake! Santa Claus is coming back to Sioux Falls at the Empire Mall later this month.

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When Will Santa Claus Be at The Sioux Falls Empire Mall?

Sioux Empire shoppers and mall walkers have a chance to see Mr. Saint Nick himself at the Empire Mall beginning on Saturday, November 14th. Santa will call the Empire Mall home until Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24th.

Santa's coming to the Empire Mall — Dakota News Now (with permission)/Getty Thinkstock

This is all part of the "It's a Holiday Thing" experience at the Empire Mall. When Santa first arrives at the mall, families are encouraged to welcome him for the season starting at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 14th. You don't need to make a reservation to say hello to Santa on his first day! The only thing staff at the Empire Mall encourages you to bring is a donation "to support local foster, adoptive, and kinship families."

Santa also has special events while he's at the Empire Mall this holiday season. Here's some dates to keep in mind:

Caring Santa (Sensory-Friendly) on Sunday, December 6th from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM
Cookies with Santa on Saturday, December 12th from 11 AM until 1 PM-Enjoy complimentary cookies, crafts, and games with Santa!
Santa Paws on Sunday, December 13th from 6:30 PM until 8 PM-Bring your furry friends to get a picture with Santa!

Aside from his first day, it is highly recommended to make reserve a time to get a photo with Santa and share your Wish List. You can sign-up to see Santa by clicking here.

It's always a big deal to welcome Santa in Sioux Falls! This year is no different!

Four Places to get a Fresh-Cut Christmas Tree Around Sioux Falls

When the decorations come out for the holidays are you faced with the task of hunting for that perfect fresh Christmas tree? Shouldn't be that difficult. There are plenty of tree farms in the area. But are there?

If you won't be the family to pull out the Christmas tree from a box, then let's go hunting for one. I've got just the place for you. Actually, four locations in the Sioux Falls area.

Gallery Credit: Dave Roberts