RALEIGH -- With Thanksgiving now behind us, folks are flocking to shopping centers across the country in search of the perfect deal. From clothes, to shoes, furniture and household items, discounts can be found in person and online.  

Triangle Town Center helped kick off the holiday season early by inviting Santa to town in mid-November. And the big man in red is continuing to take pictures with good boys and good girls through Christmas, and pets on Mondays from 6 – 8 p.m. 

Our Caroline Blair sat down with TCT's Jennifer Jones for a look at how they're helping get us in the holiday spirit.

Events and special activities include:

Daily: Triangle Town Center Holiday Light Show Spectacular 
Ready to dazzle the whole family? The new Triangle Town Center Holiday Light Show Spectacular features a 30-foot Christmas tree, and special lighting on the building façade and landscape, choreographed to holiday music. The show will take place at the Creekside Café every evening from 6 p.m. until close (performances take place every 30 minutes). 

Daily: Santa Photos
The holidays aren’t complete without a photo with Kris Kringle! Photos are available Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sundays from 12 – 6 p.m., with packages starting at $24.99 (includes a $20 Shutterfly promo card). FastPass “skip the line” options are available. 

Mondays: Pet Photo Nights
Every Monday from Nov. 13 - 27 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., shoppers are invited to bring their furry friends to Triangle Town Center for Pet Photo Night with Santa. Nonprofit Saving Grace will bring adoptable pets to one very special Pet Photo Night. 

Sunday, Dec. 3: Santa Cares Night
Autism Speaks is providing an opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a photo session with Santa. Extra care has been taken to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children so they can enjoy this wonderful holiday tradition. Photos will take place after hours from 6 – 9 p.m. 

To register for Santa Cares Night and see a full list of Triangle Town Center’s holiday events, please visit their website.