Dec. 11: Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit Three Village

If it's a visit with Santa Claus you seek, you're in luck. Santa – and Mrs. Claus, too – will be in town Saturday, making a number of family-friendly appearances.

1. Families can enjoy , which is offering a buffet complete with Christmas carolers starting at 10:30 a.m.

2. Then, the big guy in red will make an appearance at Stony Brook University, where you can visit before the men's basketball game starts at 2 p.m.

3. Santa can also be found at the North Pole outpost located inside Smith Haven Mall – which, by the way, has holiday hours in effect this weekend. It's open from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

4. Or perhaps you'd prefer to meet Mrs. Claus? She'll be spending time at in Stony Brook from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

5. Share your memories with Patch! We are looking for readers to submit their holiday photos taken with Santa for a special photo gallery. E-mail christines@patch.com.