Santa Claus will stop at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks to hear wish lists and pose for photos on on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through December 21. . The photo sessions, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., are free, courtesy of The Lakes and M. Fredric.
Guests can bring their cameras or choose to have photos taken by M. Fredric, whose Lakes store offers fashionable clothing for children from newborns to age 6. Collections include Baby Lulu, Charlie Rocket, Mish, Flowers by Zoe, Splendid Littles, Diesel, and True Religion, among others. The store also has a generous selection of books and accessories, including Hello Kitty.
Celebrating its third holiday season, The Lakes at Thousand Oaks is a winter wonderland of illuminated shops and trees. The Lakes restaurants offer take-out, catering and are available for special functions. The Lakes Ice Rink is open daily through January 6.
For skate times and information, call 805 494 0514 or visit
www.shoplakes.com to learn more and view the events calendar.
Photo sessions are weather permitting. For details on the photos or to learn more about M. Fredric's products and services call the store at (805) 494-7883.
The Lakes, which opened in August 2005, is a 50,000-square foot outdoor center that offers a distinctive mix of dining and fashion. In addition, it is a popular community gathering place, with live music on the weekends, free children's entertainment on Wednesdays (March through October), a variety of special events, and an outdoor ice rink during the winter season.
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, 805-497-9861.www.shoplakes.com