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Flights with Santa, Santa Paws Parade, and Santa at the Killeen Mall

As Christmas gets closer and the number of available shopping days dwindle, Santa-centered events are popular this weekend to get an extra dose of holiday cheer, with proper safety precautions of course. Check out the listing for more information on riding in a helicopter with Santa, taking your dog to the Santa Paws Parade, or snapping a photo or two with Santa at the mall. There’s also live music, food drives, and plenty of social-distance friendly events included. Local Events Freedom Air Helicopter Tours is hosting its third annual Flights with Santa event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 18-20 at the Killeen Special Events Center, 3301 S. W.S. Young Drive. Flights range from $50 to $265 depending on time spent in the air. Go to www.santaflightskilleen.com for more information and to book a flight.