December is here and that means Santa Claus is coming to town! Whether you're a parent eager to create magical memories for your little ones or someone simply seeking a dose of yuletide joy, here are the local spots where you can grab a cherished snapshot with jolly old Saint Nick. May you have a festive and merry month!

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THE MALL OF MONROE | 2121 North Monroe St, Monroe, MI | See Santa's schedule here.

DOWNTOWN MONROE SANTA IN AN IGLOO | East Front St, Monroe, MI | Event details here.

LEVIS COMMONS | 3201 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, OH | Full details here.

THE SHOPS AT FALLEN TIMBERS | 3100 Main St, Maumee, OH | See Santa's schedule here.

FRANKLIN PARK MALL | 5001 Monroe St, Toledo, OH | See Santa's schedule here.

CABELA'S + BASS PRO SHOPS | 10000 Bass Pro Blvd, Rossford, OH | 110 Cabelas Boulevard E, Dundee, MI | Reserve your spot here.

CHILDREN'S WONDERLAND | 7060 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH | Full details here.

TOLEDO ZOO | 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH | Full details here.

NORTHWEST OHIO RAILROAD PRESERVATION | 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, OH | Full details here.

SANTA'S HOUSE SPONSORED BY THE KIWANIS | St. Andrew's United Methodist Church | 120 W Sandusky St, Findlay, OH | Full details here.

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JOURNEY IN TIME | Saturday, December 16 from 12-2pm | 1314 Wadsworth Rd, Orrville, OH | Full details here.

RITTMAN RECREATION CENTER | Saturday, December 9 from 5-7pm | 200 Saurer St, Rittman, OH | Full details here.

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ACE HARDWARE | Saturday, December 9 from from 1-5pm | 136 S Main St, Bowling Green, OH

PETSMART | December 16-17 | Find your nearest PetSmart here.