Santa arrives at Lake Tahoe Airport's Flightdeck on Saturday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The jolly guy in the red suit is ditching the reindeer Saturday and heading to the Flightdeck Bar & Grill at the Lake Tahoe Airport to spend time with the kids.

As the reindeer rest for the big trip around the world the following week, Santa Claus will arrive by helicopter at 2 p.m. on December 16 and head to the Flightdeck for some special one-on-one time with the kids who will be eagerly waiting to share their wish lists.

Every child will get to chat with Santa for perfect photo opportunities and they will each receive a small gift.

The event is free.

The Flightdeck is located inside the Lake Tahoe Airport at One Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe.