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Where's Santa? Here's Where The Jolly One Will be This Weekend

From the Kris Kringle Market to the Hometown Christmas Parade, here's where you can see Santa this weekend around Rochester.

On one side of town, he'll be inside a tent. On the other side of town, he'll be hanging out in a gazebo. In between, he'll be riding a float and eating cookies at the museum.

Here's your guide to seeing Santa this weekend around Rochester and Rochester Hills. Do you know where else he'll be this weekend? Tell us about it in the comments.

At the market: This weekend's, an outdoor European-style Christmas market, features shopping, dining and entertainment as well as the jolly one. The market is open from 4-9 p.m. tonight and from noon-9 p.m. Saturday; children can sit on Santa's lap from 4-9 p.m. both nights.

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Outside for a tree lighting: The city of Auburn Hills will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus as part of their starting at 6 tonight.

At the museum: Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the for wagon rides, a model train show and other activities. Timed tickets need to be purchased in advance.

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In a forest: Santa hangs out at , on Adams Road in Oakland Township, on weekends until Christmas. He'll be there from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

At the Frog: Santa will in downtown Rochester from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. You can catch him before he hops in his sleigh for the big parade.

Speaking of the parade: Santa's the star of the show during the , which makes its way downtown starting at 1:45 p.m. Sunday.

Inside a gazebo: Santa is awaiting visitors at the on weekends through the holidays. On Saturday and Sunday this weekend he'll be there from noon-5 p.m.

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