Santa’s New North Pole at Stonebriar Centre is all sparkly and fun, thanks to some clever, hard-working elves. He’s very happy with his home and wants to show it off, so he’s inviting all his little friends to stop by for Story Time next Tuesday, November 15th. Beginning at 12 noon, Santa will gather all his guests and read some of his favorite holiday stories. The fun will continue until 1 p.m., with holiday crafts and light refreshments, compliments of Stonebriar Centre. Story Time with Santa will be held in Santa’s New North Pole, located near Dillard’s and Sears. This event is FREE to attend. Parents/caregivers must stay with the children during Story Time.

More fun with Santa at Stonebriar Centre

Daily through Saturday, December 24th during mall hours: Visits with Santa at the New North Pole. Located on the lower level near Dillard’s and Sears, the New North Pole is the place to see and be seen by Santa this holiday season. There is no charge to visit with Santa; elves will be on hand to take a commemorative photo, if desired. Photo packages start at $23.

Friday, November 11th at 6:30 p.m.: Santa’s Open House. Everyone is invited to come and experience the merriment and magic of the season when Santa hosts an Open House at his New North Pole. Santa will read a story to his little friends who will be able to make ornaments and enjoy refreshments. No charge to attend. Adults must remain with little ones.

Saturday, November 12th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon: Milk & Cupcakes with Santa. Visions of cupcakes are dancing in Santa’s head and everyone’s invited to come and decorate Sugar Queen Cupcakes with him on Saturday, November 12 at the New North Pole. After the cupcakes are decorated, Santa will give each one his “stamp of approval.” Event cost is $10 per child, which will be donated to Operation Sweet 16, a campaign created by Tori Pimentel, a local teenager, to raise money to help U.S. soldiers and their families. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the 501 (c)(3) organization (www.operationsweet16.org <http://www.operationsweet16.org> ). Reservations are required and the number of guests is limited, so call 972.668.6153 to make a reservation.

Saturday, November 19th from 6:30 to 8 p.m.: Santa on Ice Welcome Party. More merriment and magic when Stonebriar Centre welcomes Santa back to town with a party at The ICE. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. with a contest to Build the Best Snowman and continues at 7 p.m. when local skate schools take to the ice for a holiday performance. Santa will arrive atop the Zamboni and circle around The ICE, waving to all his guests. And he will stop and use a little Santa Magic to light a holiday tree. There will be music and festivities, compliments of Stonebriar Centre.

Stonebriar Centre is located at Preston Road and SH 121 in Frisco. For directions to the shopping center, visit www.shopstonebriar.com or call (972) 668-6255.