Santa Clause greets the holidays at Roosevelt Field mall.

Santa Clause greets the holidays at Roosevelt Field mall. Credit: ROOSEVELT FIELD

Santa and crew are back, along with merchants and restaurants eager to welcome shoppers to the holiday experience; online and curbside options are still available from many retailers. Shoppers are best prepared when they hit the malls adhering to posted COVID-19 guidelines and calling ahead to confirm hours and events. Here’s a list of hours and more planned at Long Island malls and outlets to help keep your holidays merry and safe.

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AMERICANA MANHASSET

Northern Boulevard and
Searingtown Road, Manhasset; 516-627-2277;
americana
manhasset.com

Closed Thanksgiving Day; check with individual stores and websites as hours vary.

In the spirit of the season, shoppers are invited to join in Americana’s annual holiday shopping benefit, Champions for Charity. Register for a complimentary Champion Number at championsfor
charity.org
, by phone at 516-627-2277 or in person at Americana’s concierge. Present your Champions Number when making a purchase at participating stores Dec. 1 to 3, and 25% of the full-price, pretax purchase will be donated to the participating charity of your choice.

BROADWAY COMMONS

358 N. Broadway, Hicksville; 516-939-0679; atbroadway
commons.com

Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Black Friday; call or check website for daily hours.

The Santa Experience features photo opportunities with Santa, family programs and promotions daily through Dec. 24. Pet photos are 4 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday, Nov. 22 to Dec. 20.

Do your Holiday shopping at Broadway Commons and enter for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes from retailers. Follow us on Instagram @ShopBroadwayCommons or check out our website for the latest information on holiday events and sales.

When you’re ready to drop, refuel at the food court or one of the mall’s restaurants.

Have a question? Text the mobile concierge service, Answers on the Spot, at 516-218-6620.

GREEN ACRES MALL

2034 Green Acres Rd.,
Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream; 516-561-1157;
greenacresmall online.com

Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Black Friday; call or check website for hours through the season.

Make the shopping experience a bit less hectic by going to greenacresmallonline.com, Instagram or the Green Acres Mall Facebook page to find store locations, daily sales and special holiday events. The mobile concierge team is returning this year to help with queries about the mall; text questions to 516-268-6000.

Santa Claus is seeing visitors daily through to Dec. 24 (closed Thanksgiving Day) across from Kay Jewelers. For hours, details and to make a reservation, visit greenacres mallonline.com/SantaPhotos.

When it’s time to recharge, eateries range from kiosks where shoppers can grab a go-snack to sit-down options.

Green Acres Mall is giving back to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this holiday season. Shoppers can join in supporting its lifesaving mission by texting “HEART” to 707070 to donate.

ROOSEVELT FIELD

630 Old Country Rd.,
Garden City, 516-742-8000;
simon.com/mall/roosevelt-field

Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday; call or check website for hours throughout the season.

Along with anchor stores Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, J.C. Penney and the newest, Primark, retail destinations this year include Hermes, Marc Jacobs, Levi’s, Warby Parker, Breitling, TravisMathew and more.

Get on the “nice” list and make your reservations early for a guaranteed photo shoot with Santa; fees apply for packages, along with a $4.95 reservation fee. Shoppers with furry friends can get a photo with Santa on Pet Nights, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 27 and Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Feeling creative? New this year are themed photo nights: Dress up in your favorite pajamas every Tuesday through Dec. 13 or brush off your ugliest sweater, Thursday through Dec. 15. In any case, you’ll need a reservation at whereissanta.com.

If you’re strapped for time, you’ll find charitable gift wrapping from Dec. 9 through Christmas Eve for those last-minute packages.

“Shop-your-way” options include in-person, curbside and in-store pickup, and gift cards at Simon Guest Services. Sign up for the Simon app for deals and updated events throughout the holiday season.

Need a breather and something to eat? Casual eateries, like Bleecker Street Pizza, NAYA, The Little Beet and Melt Shop, can be found in the Dining District area along with full-service, sit-down restaurants such as NOMIYA, Small Batch, Osteria Morini and True Food Kitchen.

SAMANEA NEW YORK

1500 Old Country Rd.,
Westbury; 516-228-2110;
newyork.samanea.com

Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday; call or check website for hours through the season.

Small Business Saturday Holiday Fair takes place in the Center Court on the second floor, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17.

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SMITH HAVEN MALL

313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove; 631-724-1433; simon.com/ mall/smith-haven-mall

Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday; call the shopper line, 631-724-1433, or check the mall website for hours and links for specials throughout the season.

Head to the Grand Castle at Center Court through Christmas Eve to meet the man of the hour for pictures, reservations ($4.95 fee) are encouraged and may be made at whereissanta.com. Bring your four-legged friends for a photo with Santa on Sunday evenings Nov. 20 and 27, Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Caring Santa, a private photo experience for children with special needs, takes place on the morning of Dec. 4.

Discover dining options from casual food court eateries to sit-down restaurants for holiday gatherings and happy hours at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Texas de Brazil, Bahama Breeze, Cheesecake Factory and more.

TANGER OUTLETS DEER PARK

152 The Arches Circle,
Deer Park; 631-667-0600;

tangeroutlet.com/deerpark

Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 26; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 27; call or check website for hours through the season.

For deals, head to Shopper Services in Suite 152, next to Dicks Sporting Goods, and sign up for a TangerClub membership. For a onetime payment of $10, a TangerClub membership gives shoppers unlimited access to exclusive deals, special bonus offers and unique perks, like birthday gifts and priority parking.

Tanger Outlets Deer Park is hosting an Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt, in which shoppers can get an activity book that leads them on a hunt throughout the center. Pick up the book at Shopper Services.

Mark your holiday calendars for the annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 19, where you can also take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 2 to 5 p.m.

TANGER OUTLETS RIVERHEAD

200 Tanger Mall Dr.,
Riverhead; 631-369-2732;

tangeroutlets.com/riverhead

Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday; call or check website for hours throughout the season.

You’ll find more than 155 brands from which to choose holiday gifts. New stores this year include clothing store St. John, along with Wolford and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Home Furnishings Outlet. They join the established Saks Off Fifth, Bloomingdale’s Outlet, Pottery Barn and West Elm, to name a few of the many.

Tanger Outlets has partnered with The Elf on the Shelf for an Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt in Riverhead that invites families on a journey via entertaining and interactive clues to uncover a variety of Scout Elves hidden throughout the center. The scavenger hunt also offers holiday photo opportunities.

For holiday deals and discounts, join Tanger’s Loyalty Club and get rewarded for every dollar spent on Tanger Brands. Being a TangerClub member also gives shoppers VIP event access and parking, birthday offers, specially curated deals and more. Visit Shopper Services in Tanger 1 to become a member for $10.

WALT WHITMAN SHOPS

160 Walt Whitman Rd.,
Huntington Station; 631-271-1741;
simon.com/mall/walt-whitman-shops

Closed Thanksgiving; reopens 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday; call or check website for hours throughout the season.

Along with anchor stores — Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and the only Saks Fifth Avenue on Long Island — new stores this year include Aerie, Free People Movement, the newly expanded lululemon and more. Check website for discounts and deals updated throughout the holiday season.

The holiday tradition of photos with Santa runs from Nov. 17 through Dec. 24;
reservations can be made at whereissanta.com; a $4.95 reservation fee applies.

If you have a family member with special needs, a Caring Santa photo experience takes place 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 4.

Santa and his elves focus on your furry friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 11.

Walt Whitman Shops teams up with local charities to offer gift-wrapping services on Dec. 16 and again from Dec. 18 through Christmas Eve. Proceeds benefit charities.

If you need a lunch or dinner break, there’s something for everyone at Carpaccio, Fogo de Chao (for a churrasco experience), Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, P.F. Chang’s and Panera.

WESTFIELD SOUTH SHORE

1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore; 631-665-8600; westfield.com/ southshore

Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Black Friday; call or check website for hours through the season.

Santa is available for
photos through Dec. 14; skip the line by making a reservation in advance online. For photo package pricing, hours and reservations, visit
westfield.com/southshore
.

Compiled by Lynn Petry, Caroline Curtin, Laura Mann and Dorothy Guadagno-Levin

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