Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus begin soon

The family-friendly Santa on the Square program will return to the Ocala downtown square with available time slots 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 3-17. The program is free, but guests must reserve a time slot by emailing lartis@ocalafl.org.

Santa will remain seated behind stanchions. No more than eight people will be allowed in a photo. Guests are encouraged to bring their own camera and wear face coverings, maintain 6-feet distance in line and use hand sanitation stations supplied by the city.