He sees you when you’re shopping: Santa’s at the mall

Santa is back, ready to check in with girls and boys about what toys they want, and take a picture, too.

He’s at area malls daily through Christmas Eve. Here’s some information to help you plan your visit.

NorthTown and Spokane Valley malls

Santa is at NorthTown in the Sears court and Spokane Valley in the lower level J.C. Penney court.

Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 15. Extended hours run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 16-23 (closing at 8 p.m. Dec. 18). Christmas Eve hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Photo discounts are available by preordering packages online. Visit www.northtownmall.com or www.spokanevalleymall.com for details.

NorthTown Mall is at 4750 N. Division St.; call (509) 482-4800. Spokane Valley Mall is at 14700 E. Indiana Ave.; call (509) 926-3700.

River Park Square

Saint Nick sits in the atrium at the downtown mall.

This weekend hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Then Santa’s there 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily except Sundays through Dec. 9 and Dec. 12-15. On Dec. 4, he’s there 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. From Dec. 16 to Dec. 23, hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., except Dec. 18, when he’s done at 7 p.m. On Christmas Eve, Santa will be there 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pets can visit during Paws and Claws, from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 11.

River Park Square is at 808 W. Main Ave. For more information, visit http://riverparksquare.com/information/hours/.

Silver Lake Mall

There will be treats and stories when Santa arrives at Silver Lake Mall at 11 a.m. Friday.

Photos with Santa will be available until 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 2-23 except Sundays, open till 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17 and 19-23. Sunday hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 11 and 10 a.m.-6 pm. Dec. 18.

Dogs and cats are invited to visit Sunday and Dec. 4 and 11 from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Silver Lake Mall is at 200 W. Hanley Ave. in Coeur d’Alene. For more information, call (208) 762-2113 or visit www.silverlakemall.com.

Kimberly Lusk