Santa Claus and his North End elves will participate in the annual Santa Skate Toy Drive hosted by the Columbus Day Committee on Saturday, December 1 from 4Â to 8 p.m. at the Steriti Skating Rink on Commercial Street.
The holiday activity will feature holiday music and caroling, face painting, refreshments and a raffle.
Santa and friends will be available for photos with all attendees who are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for a child (13 and under).
Helping to present the seasonal festivities are the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Bruins, Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Senator Joe Boncore and City Councilor Lydia Edwards.