It's November, and at Plaza Las Américas and Plaza Del Caribe, Christmas is lighting up, Santa is arriving, and snow is beginning to fall. This weekend the lights and trees in the central atriums are switched on, and throughout the month there will be activities for all ages. There will be parrandas, dance music, karaoke, ballet, workshops, pet photos and a chance to meet Santa's elves.
Christmas event schedule at Plaza Las Américas
La Gran Iluminación de Plaza will be this Friday, Nov. 10, at the Atrio Central, with Segreles performing. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. Arrive early to find your favorite spot and enjoy the lighting to the fullest.
Santa's arrival
Santa Claus debuts a new Santa Set this year at Plaza Las Américas. He will arrive with his elves directly to the Atrio Central on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 11:30 a.m. You can take photos with Santa starting that same day, in alternating time slots from 11:00 a.m. to 7:55 p.m. No need to wait in line; you can reserve your photo spot here.
The pet photos with Santa will be on Nov. 19, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. You will need to sign up and take your turn at the table located at the main entrance leading to the Atrio Central.
There will also be an elves workshop
Along with Santa, the elves arrive and will set up their workshop on the first level of Plaza Las Américas, next to Walgreens.
The Elves Workshop will be an experience that takes you to see where the elves make the toys; you can have an experience with the reindeer, step into Santa's office and leave him your letter for this Christmas, and ride the Tren Mágico.
The elves workshop will be open Thursdays through Sundays during November, in alternating hours that you can see here.
Snow will fall at Plaza
On Nov. 12, at 11:00 a.m., just before Santa's entrance, the fun begins with the traditional snowfall, which will happen every day of the holiday season at three times: 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Other activities in November
El Reino de la Nieve – Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico will present part of this show at the Atrio Central on Nov. 15 and Nov. 22 at 5:45 p.m.
Expo Cámara – During the week of Nov. 13 to 15, Puerto Rican business owners from the Cámara de Comercio del Sur will present their products and services in the main corridor on the first level.
Christmas lighting at Plaza Del Caribe
The lights and tree at Plaza Del Caribe will be switched on at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 9, with a big party and a live performance by Lími-T 21. The party will be at the Atrio Central, so you can enjoy the show from any nearby spot on the first or second level.
Santa's arrival
Santa will make his entrance at Plaza Del Caribe on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 1:00 p.m. with a show at the Atrio Central that will include fun for children and adults alike.
After his entrance, he will be at the Villa de Navidad, where he will be available for photos starting that same day at 4:00 p.m. and throughout the rest of the countdown to Christmas, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Make your reservation for your photo with Santa here.
The pet photos at Plaza Del Caribe will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays, starting Nov. 13. Reservations must be made through the Plaza App.
Snowfall and light show at Plaza
The snow begins to fall at the Atrio Central of Plaza Del Caribe on Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. Along with the snow, you can enjoy the light show, updated with new music. Shows will take place every day at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday parrandas and Wednesday karaoke
Plaza Del Caribe will have parrandas every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., starting Nov. 14.
On Wednesdays, you can bring out your artistic side and sing at full volume in the karaoke competitions held at La Plazoleta at 6:00 p.m., starting Nov. 15.
Dance music at La Plazoleta
On Nov. 19, enjoy Salsa del Caribe, an afternoon of salsa flavor, raffles and live music. It takes place at La Plazoleta starting at 3:00 p.m. To keep dancing, return on Nov. 24 for Music Sunset at 5:45 p.m. with live music by Sazón Criollo. You must reserve your spot here.
Activities at the Villa de Navidad
Ice Cream & Art – Children and adults can enjoy this learning experience with art classes offered by the Museo de Arte de Ponce and ice cream from Soft & Creamy. Workshops will be held Nov. 11 at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Make a reservation here.
Artesanía – Artisan Maritssa Ríos will offer metal embossing workshops for children ages 10 and up on Nov. 12 at 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Make your reservation here.
Painting – On Nov. 13, bring your children ages 6 and up to take an acrylic painting technique workshop offered by Frankie Rodríguez. Make your reservation here.
Get ready for an early start!
The doors of Plaza Las Américas and Plaza Del Caribe will open at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, for Black Friday sales. Your holiday shopping can be as fun as you want it to be. Bring family or friends and turn the shopping day into a full-on good time.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
