1. On Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon, Santa will be at the Bacon Free Library, taking requests for Christmas and posing for photos. Kids can hand deliver their wish lists to Saint Nick or can drop them off in the mailbox at the library so they can be mailed to the North Pole.

2. On Sunday, Dec. 18, Temple Israel of Natick will host Hanukkah Hop!, featuring food, music, games and a candle-lighting ceremony. The event, which is suitable for families with children through grade 2, runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required for the free event. Call 508-650-3521 for more information.

3. The Radio City Rockettes will visit the Natick Mall for a meet and greet and mini dance lesson on Dec. 11 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Crate & Barrel Court.

4. On Dec. 17, Fiske Memorial United Methodist Church will tell the story of Jesus' birth with actors in costume. Call 508-653-1674 to register for the free event, which begins at 6 p.m.

5. Take your cats or dogs to the Natick Mall on Dec. 12 starting at 6 p.m. to have their photos taken with Santa.