The Santa Claus House, located on the south end of the Downtown Riverbank, opened on Sunday for the first night of the season.The first visitor was Kensley Garner of Natchitoches. Pictured from left are Christmas Belle Anna Weaver, Kensley, Santa Claus and Miss Merry Christmas Maddie Gorum. The Santa House will be open through December 23. Hours are 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday-Friday and 58:30 p.m. on Saturday. Saturday visits require an armband for Riverbank access. Other nights are FREE.