Anne Arundel Malls Celebrate Holidays With Santa Claus And More

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The holidays are here, and shopping malls in Anne Arundel County are celebrating the Christmas season with extended hours and special events, like taking photos with Santa Claus. Here's a roundup:

WESTFIELD ANNAPOLIS MALL, 2002 Annapolis Mall

Shopping Hours

• Through Thursday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• The hours will be extended to 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Friday, Dec. 14, through Sunday. Dec. 23.
• On Christmas Eve (Monday, Dec. 24), the mall will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will be closed on Christmas Day.
• The mall will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26.
• It will be open from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 30.

Holiday Photos with Santa

• 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday (Santa Claus feeds his reindeer from 1 to 2 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. daily)
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, with a break from 2 to 3 p.m.
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve (Monday, Dec. 24)

Winter Wonderland Exhibition

10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. through Jan. 3. The Visual Arts Office of Anne Arundel County Public Schools is partnering with Westfield Annapolis for the Winter Wonderland Exhibition of elementary school winter-themed artwork. The exhibition will showcase almost 200 pieces of artwork and will be on display in the north corridor between Z Gallerie and Starbucks.

For more information on Westfield Annapolis Mall, please click here.

ANNAPOLIS TOWNE CENTRE, 1906 Towne Centre Blvd.

Shopping Hours

• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

Third Thursday Pub Run

Charm City Run, a running/walking specialty shoe store in the Annapolis Towne Centre, will host the Third Thursday Pub Run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 20. The guided run will start and end at the store, at 1910 Towne Centre Blvd., Suite 120.

Once everyone runs a few miles, the participants will head over to a pub in the Towne Centre. All levels and paces are welcome. For more information on Charm City Run, please click here.

For more information on Annapolis Towne Centre, please click here.

MARLEY STATION MALL, 7900 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie

Photos With Santa

• 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday
• 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday (break from 3 to 4 p.m.)
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday (break from 2 to 2:45 p.m.)

Holiday Train Garden (through Dec. 31)

• 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

Bring the whole family to visit the magical train garden, a display of model trains, toy cars, miniature houses and many more delights. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help support the North County Emergency Food Bank. Monetary donations are also accepted.

For more information on Marley Station Mall, please click here.

ARUNDEL MILLS MALL, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover

Shopping Hours
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Santa Photo Experience

• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, to Friday, Dec. 14
• 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 16
• 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, to Saturday, Dec. 22
• 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23
• 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)

To reserve your FastPass and skip the line to see Santa Claus, click here.

For more information on Arundel Mills Mall, please click here.

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