Liam Flugar (left) and his twin brother, Niles, ring bells alongside Mrs. Claus and other children during Santa’s Arrival Party at Eden Prairie Center on Nov. 15. Their mother, Frey, photographs the moment as families fill Center Court for the holiday event. Photo by Jeremy Peyer
Eden Prairie Center didn’t wait for December to turn up the cheer. Santa’s Arrival Party on Saturday drew families to Center Court, where kids gathered for an early taste of the holiday season.
The event featured a “Mrs. Claus and Friends” singalong and storytelling, along with face painting and glitter tattoos. Mrs. Claus chatted with children seated on the floor and later brushed butterflies and snowflakes onto their cheeks, while volunteers added glitter tattoos and parents stepped in with phones to grab a few photos.
Santa entered Center Court a short time later, the featured guest of the party and the unofficial start of the mall’s holiday lineup. Festivities at the mall continue in the weeks ahead, including Photos with Santa in Scheels Court through Dec. 24.
Mrs. Claus and Santa wave to families gathered in Center Court during Santa’s Arrival Party at Eden Prairie Center on Saturday, Nov. 15. The event featured music, storytelling and holiday activities. Photo by Jeremy Peyer
Mrs. Claus shows Nina Steeves her finished butterfly face painting during Santa’s Arrival Party at Eden Prairie Center on Nov. 15. Photo by Jeremy PeyerAngela Van Eyll (right) applies a glitter tattoo to Lydia Carroll during Santa’s Arrival Party at Eden Prairie Center on Nov. 15. Photo by Jeremy PeyerFamilies wait their turn for Santa photos in the Scheels Court at Eden Prairie Center on Nov. 15. Santa will be available for visits at the mall through Dec. 24, with pet photo times offered on Mondays through Dec. 15. Photo by Jeremy Peyer
Mrs. Claus interacts with children who raise their hands during Santa’s Arrival Party in Center Court at Eden Prairie Center on Nov. 15. Photo by Jeremy Peyer
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