But before he does, let’s remind ourselves of the times you have met him in years gone by.
He has been a regular visitor to Sunderland, South Tyneside, Hartlepool and East Durham in recent years and our photographers have been lucky enough to catch up with him as he met his adoring public.
So let’s take a look at some wonderful Santa scenes as we get ready for Santa to arrive.
1. A chat with Santa in 2008
Jack Fenwick, 3, has a good old chat with Santa at the Down At The Farm winter wonderland near Houghton-le-Spring 12 years ago. Photo: PB
2. Santa Claus and his reindeer in 2017
Santa Claus was at the Eskdale Academy in Hartepool three years ago and both he and reindeer Troy got to meet pupil Fearne Staveley. Photo: Frank Reid
3. A big St Margaret's hello to Santa
Parents and toddlers from St Margaret's in South Tyneside received a visit from Santa for their Christmas party in 2003. Photo: TR
4. Welcome to Santa's grotto
Santa Claus was pictured meeting families in his grotto in the Tithe Barn, Rectory Park, Houghton in 2013. Did you go and see him? Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady