Where to find Santa Claus in Polk County

By Ethan Nahté

Santa Claus, along with Mrs. Claus, the occasional elf, and even the Grinch, will be appearing through- out Polk County over the next few weeks.

Here are the Santa sighting and picture opportunities where you can get a photo and talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus:

Saturday, Dec. 9

- Pictures and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus - Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2100 Hwy 375 W from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Cove’s 29th Annual Christmas Extravanganza featuring the Christmas Parade, followed by a meet and greet at the Community Center, 5568 Hwy. 71, beside Town Hall, 2 p.m. Come meet Santa. Bring a camera and take a photo. For additional ino call 870-387-5791 during business hours.

- Pictures and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus - Shady Mountain Events, Hwy. 375 E, 4-6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16

- Toys for Tots, Elks Club, Hwy. 375 E, 8 a.m. to noon. Requires postcard mailed out from Polk County Toys for Tots.

- Santa’S Outback Barn, Janssen Park, 1-3 p.m.

- Toys for Tots, Q on Main (Suzy Q’s), 4-6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 21

- Union Bank Santa and the Grinch, 2-4 p.m.

CORRECTION: The schedule printed in the Nov. 29 edition of The Pulse listed the Mena Fire Department. That is not a public event. It is the department’s private Christmas party.