Santa Claus is coming to town — and setting up shop at the Queens Center mall

Santa will park his sleigh in the Queens Center mall come Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of Macerich.

By Victoria Merlino

HGTV and the Queens Center mall are partnering up to bring some holiday cheer to the World’s Borough with the interactive experience “Santa HQ.”

“Santa HQ” invites guests to use augmented reality to visit Santa’s Elf Academy, and to use a “magic mirror” to transform into an elf. Visitors can also pose for photo opportunities, meet Santa and test out the Naughty O’ Nice Meter.

Shoppers can purchase a “Fast Pass” to lock in a time to meet with Santa at shopqueenscenter.com/Events. Photo packages are also available, starting from $34.99.

Visitors can also bring an unwrapped toy, which Queens Center will donate to local charities serving families in need.  

The experience will open on Nov. 7, and be open seven days a week through Dec. 24.