One of Las Vegas’ most popular shopping areas continues to expand, adding restaurants, a locally owned shoe store and a giant arcade.

Town Square plans to bring in GameWorks Las Vegas, McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon, pediped footwear and Panda Express.

GameWorks will launch a new prototype entertainment center, Town Square officials said, which will feature lounge-like bowling, a laser tag arena and a tournament-ready, 100-seat LAN gaming center for online console and PC gaming.

Two new restaurants will be opening at Town Square shopping center in March.

Bonefish Grill is a free-standing location on the north side of the shopping center near Texas de Brazil. It specializes in fresh fish and wood-grilled menu items. The new restaurant is owned by the same company that owns Brio Tuscan Grille.

The second restaurant to come to Town Square is a long-time Las Vegas favorite. An outpost of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will open on the second level above Double Helix Wine & Whiskey Lounge.

When these new restaurants open in March, Town Square will have 16 restaurant options.  

The holiday season kicks off Friday night at Town Square.

Santa Claus arrives at 7 p.m. to lead a parade through the shopping center to his Santa house in the park. Once he arrives at the park, he’ll light the 45-foot Christmas tree and snow will start to fall. Following the snow, children will be able to get their pictures taken with Santa.

Santa will be available for pictures November 17 through December 24. The hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. He takes breaks between 1 and 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, he takes a break from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Santa also takes reservations. You can reserve your place in line by texting 913-752-XMAS or go to mytowsquarelasvegas.com.

There will also be Snow in The Square, which is a nightly snow show at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 and 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Each show lasts 10 minutes.