NORTH POLE — Santa Claus has a pretty busy schedule this time of year.

However, he has agreed to take some time away from reading lists to decide who is naughty and nice and from wrapping and mapping to visit Galion.

He will accept visitors to his home on Public Square tonight from 5-8 p.m.

He’s going to stick around Galion for the weekend, and will be back in the house Saturday and Sunday from noon-2 p.m. each day.

He also has agreed to make himself available Friday, Dec. 16 from 5-8 p.m.; on Sunday, Dec. 18 from noon to 2 p.m.; on Monday, Dec. 19 from 5-8 p.m. and again on Friday, Dec. 23 from 5-8 p.m.