Santa Claus can be found in these spots for kids, and pets too!

It might be crunch time at the North Pole, but Santa Claus and his many helpers are putting in lots of time across Palm Beach County, making sure they connect with anyone who has a wish list for Christmas — or anyone who just needs a selfie with the man in red.

Of course, with the hat and fur, a lot of these South Florida stops are blessedly indoors or in evening hours. And it should be noted, the man with the bag is also a huge lover of animals (the man works with reindeer, what do you expect?), so much so that the chief elves have worked to fit pet visits onto the calendar.

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Here's where to find Santa in Palm Beach County in 2023

A Signature Santa Experience at Town Center — 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, in Nordstrom Court. A personalized, 15-minute extended visit with Santa. Various traditional and digital photo packages. Includes a personalized phone call from Santa prior to visit and video message after the visit, powered by Portable North Pole. Through Dec. 15. Reservations required at whereissanta.com

Santa Photos at The Gardens Mall — 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-775-7750 or www.thegardensmall.com. Through Dec. 24 on the lower level of Grand Court. Take a keepsake photo with Santa in his Enchanted Garden during mall hours. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ups are welcomed. Reservations: whereissanta.com

Santa Photos at The Ice Palace — The Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Through Dec. 24. By reservation at www.bit.ly/wellsanta1. A special Sensory Santa is on duty from 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 3. Reservations at bit.ly/4587G86. Mall info: 561-227-6900 or shopwellingtongreen.com.

Santa Meet-and-Greets at ALL-idays at The Square — The Workshop near the Wishing Tree at The Square, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. From 6-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5-7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 24, with extended hours from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 23-24, From. BYO camera. www.thesquarewpb.com.

Hoffman's Chocolates Holiday Extravaganza — Hoffman's Chocolates Factory, Shoppe, Ice Cream Parlour and Gardens, 5190 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres. From 6-9 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 16, 22 and 23 at More than 15,000 lights and over 800 ornaments on the 40-foot tree. Take photos with Santa hoffmans.com.

Santa's Holiday Celebration — 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Tanger Outlet, 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, between Columbia and Forever 21. Selfies with Santa, holiday craft station, live music, sweet treats, snowfalls, giveaways. tangeroutlet.com or 561-515-4400.

Santa Visits at Boca Holiday Festival — 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9-10, Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Mizner Park Blvd., Boca Raton. Enjoy rides, photos with Santa, shopping, food and live entertainment. BocaHolidayFestival.com.

Santa Visits on a Fire Engine — 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. Santa leaves the fire station at 9 a.m. and visits every street in the Village of North Palm Beach. Listen for his sirens and come outside when you hear him approaching or use the Santa Route and Jolly Zones map to find him. facebook.com/VillageNPB

Sandi and Santa’s annual Pancake Breakfast — Seatings at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, The Lake Pavilion, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. $17 per person which includes breakfast, private access to Santa and one ride on the Ferris wheel. Reservations required. wpb.org

Santa for pets only

Pet Day with Santa — 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1, at The Workshop in the Square, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. Hosted by Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Free. thesquarewpb.com

Santa Pet Photos at the Gardens Mall — By reservation only from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3; 8-10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10; and 8-10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. whereissanta.com

Paws ‘n Claus Pet Photos — 5-7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Ice Palace at the Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 Forest Hills Blvd., Wellington. Furry family members pose with Santa and receive a gift for their participation. Reservations required at bit.ly/454pZLe.