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Celebrate Santa’s arrival at Capilano Mall<\/a> this holiday season with an event befitting the magic of Christmas. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s Santa Claus flying in from the North Pole to meet and greet Metro Vancouver families this holiday season! On November 25th from 11am-3pm,\u00a0 Santa’s Wizarding Wonderland welcomes the young and old to an enchanting event sure to sweep you off your feet. Catch Norden the Magician mesmerize with tricks and illusions, create your own snowflake art with Giraffes Art School, and sip the complimentary Elf Elixir that is sure to put a spring in your step!<\/del><\/p>\n

Don’t forget to capture precious memories by getting your photo taken with Santa! From November 25-December 24, Santa will be on-site in his Wizarding Wonderland at Capilano Mall to listen to the stories of little ones and hear all their Christmas wishes. Don your favourite holiday apparel or come in your cute Christmas jammies to capture this moment in time. After their chat with Santa, children will receive a Santa toy wand as a memento of their special time connecting with the big man in red. Santa toy wands are only available while supplies last, so make sure to get those photos booked early to ensure your kids get their wishes in early! Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis, or reserve your date and time to ensure you skip the line!<\/del><\/p>\n

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Your visit with Santa will leave you feeling inspired to check off your ‘nice’ list by doing some shopping of your own! Capilano Mall<\/a> has something for everyone on your list with its diverse mix of retailers, and they pride themselves on being the go-to spot for everything busy families need. Get holiday-ready at Capilano Mall!<\/del><\/p>\n

Santa’s Wizarding Wonderland:<\/del><\/h2>\n

When<\/strong>: November 25 (Welcome event) | November 25 – December 24 (Santa Photos)<\/del>
\nTime<\/strong>: 11am-3pm ( November 25) | Hours dependent on dates (Santa Photos)<\/del>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Grand Court at Capilano Mall<\/del>
\nAddress<\/strong>: 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver<\/del>
\nWebsite<\/strong>:\u00a0capilanomall.com<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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