And Falkirk Herald photographer Michael Gillen was on hand to capture the festive magic.
The man in red was on the High Street to open Santa’s Post Office in the former Black and Lizars unit next to the Steeple.
He opened the post office, organised by Falkirk Delivers, to ensure that all the local boys and girls will be able to send him their letters in time for Christmas.
Open every Saturday and Sunday in the run up to Christmas, there are plenty of activities to keep youngsters busy while they are there and they can enter as themselves and leave as an elf.
Booking is required by visiting https://bit.ly/3l1LckNfor
And with Santa’s grotto opening in the Howgate Centre on Saturday, families can now go and meet the big man himself at the weekends ahead of December 25.
No booking is required to meet Santa and those attending can take their own photos.
Families also enjoyed the chance to enter a snow globe for a festive photo opportunity in the shopping centre at the weekend, courtesy of Falkirk Delivers.
Located outside River Island, it’s free to enter.
To find out more visit www.howgateshoppingcentre.co.uk.
1. Festive fun in Falkirk
Two of Santa's elves helped him officially open his post office on the High Street at the weekend. Photo: Michael Gillen
2. Festive fun in Falkirk
Youngsters have the chance to 'come as yourself and leave as an elf', make Christmas crafts and write letters to Santa. Photo: Michael Gillen
3. Festive fun in Falkirk
The post office, organised by Falkirk Delivers, will be open on Saturdays and Sundays in the run up to December 25. Photo: Michael Gillen
4. Festive fun in Falkirk
There's plenty of fun to be had with the snow globe in the Howgate Centre, outside River Island. Photo: Michael Gillen