Santa’s reindeer are resting up for their big night later this year; so Santa will arrive at the Old Mill on a helicopter Friday.

Airlink is providing Santa's "alternate" form of transportation, and will land at the Les Schwab Amphitheater around 10:15 Friday morning.

Santa will be available for photo opportunities before heading over to his home for the next few weeks in Santa Land in the Old Mill.

Santa Land will be open for visitors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday through Sunday through December 23rd.