Santa Claus to arrive by helicopter to talk with kids at Skyline Chili

Even reindeer need to rest sometimes.

Santa Claus is scheduled to be delivered by helicopter shortly before noon Saturday, Dec. 7 to visit the Skyline Chili at 8906 Kingsridge Drive behind the Dayton Mall in Miami Twp. Santa will be there for a meet-and-greet event with families from noon to 2 p.m.

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Weather permitting, the helicopter carrying Santa will land in an empty lot next to the Dayton Mall Skyline Chili, a spokeswoman for the Cincinnati-based restaurant chain said in a release.

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“During his visit, Santa will spend two hours listening to Christmas wishes from Skyline Chili customers, give each child a small gift and pose for photos,” according to the release.

Restaurant officials will distribute free kids’ meals coupons to families as they leave the restaurant.

While the helicopter landing will occur only if weather permits, the visits with Santa and the distribution of coupons and gifts will occur regardless of weather, a Skyline spokeswoman said.

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Mark Fisher

Mark Fisher, a 1981 graduate of Ohio State University and a 1976 graduate of Beavercreek High School, is a third-generation Dayton-area resident who has worked for the Dayton Daily News since 1983. He covered higher education and K-12 education accountability issues for nearly 20 years before taking over the food and dining beat in 2006.