A jolly arrival

Posted 12/4/19

On Saturday, Nov. 30, hundreds of children of all ages were on hand at Cranston’s Garden City Center to greet Santa Claus, his wife Mrs. Claus and their elves.

Families were able to visit Santa …

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A jolly arrival

OPEN ARMS: Santa Claus greets visitors upon his in Garden City Center last Saturday.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

FIRST VISITORS: The Farina family waited for hours prior to Santa’s arrival in Garden City Center. Michael, 10, and his sister Isabella, 8, were first in line to visit Santa.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

MAKING FRIENDS: Sharing a moment with Cranston Mayor Allan Fung during Santa’s arrival in Garden City Center are the members of the Maurelli family – Derick and Danielle and their children, Dayla and Demi.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

WAITING FOR SANTA: A long line formed to visit Santa Claus on Saturday. Professional photographs were available.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

Posted Wednesday, December 4, 2019 1:54 pm

On Saturday, Nov. 30, hundreds of children of all ages were on hand at Cranston’s Garden City Center to greet Santa Claus, his wife Mrs. Claus and their elves.

Families were able to visit Santa in his heated cabin by the Gazebo. Additionally, the event featured free hayrides provided by New Deal Horse & Carriage, face painting from W.O.W. Face Painting, hot chocolate, kettle corn, chowder from Legal Seafood and a table by Learning Brooke where children could write a letter to Santa.

Santa will be in his cabin every day through Dec. 24. For more information, visit gardencitycenter.com.