Santa, along with a host of special helpers, will be on hand for two sessions for nearly 50 lucky boys and girls who made the Christmas "nice" list.

The sessions will run between 9am and 9.45am and 10.30am to 11.15am between Cotton On and OC Grounds on the upper level of the centre, with breakfast to feature a donut, muesli bar and a drink of water or juice.

Alongside Santa, there will be appearances from Rudolph the red nose reindeer, Frosty the snowman and a Christmas-themed chaperone.

A magician and a balloon bender will also be on hand to keep children entertained.

There will be 24 children per session with places strictly limited.

Head to the Orange Central Square Facebook page or https://www.orangecentralsquare.com.au/ to book a place.

The centre is also running an elf hide-and-seek contest over December, with eight elves hidden throughout the shopping complex.

An elf helper in the centre will hand out forms, then find the elves, complete the forms and hand them in to claim a Christmas treat.

Santa Claus is also at the centre from 10am to 2pm daily.