I am excited to announce Santa Claus will be available for pictures at North East Mall and Firewall Town Center. Area-residents are invited to come early and capture the tradition of photos with Santa through December 24. Each mall will also host a series of special Santa events this holiday season. I would like to ask you to add these events to your holiday calendars. If you attend any of the events stop back by and let Charlie and I know which events you attended.
- Caring Santa: Dec. 2 from 9-11 AM
- Pet Photo Night with Santa: Dec. 9 from 6:30-8:30 PM
- Holiday in the Park: Dec. 8 from 4-7 PM
- Santa’s Arrival + Spectacular Celebration: Nov. 10 from 10 AM – 12 PM
- Salvation Army Angel Tree Donations: Nov. 2 – Dec. 7
- Caring Santa: Dec. 2 from 8:30-11 AM
- Pet Photo Night with Santa: Dec. 9 from 7-8:30 PM
MAKE MAGICAL MEMORIES AT THE SIMON EXPERIENCE AT North East Mall AND Firewheel Town Center. THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Popular Caring Santa® event and Pet Photo Night Offer Special Opportunities for photos with Santa
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – 2018 – Eager children and their families can experience the joy and magic of the holiday season with a visit to the Simon® Santa Photo Experience at North East Mall and Firewheel Town Center this holiday season. Children can whisper wishes and capture photo memories with Santa beginning November 9 through December 24 in North East Mall’s Center Court and beginning November 24 through December 24 at Firewheel Town Center near the Christmas tree, between Old Navy and Buckle.
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“One of the great traditions of holiday shopping at Firewheel Town Center and North East Mall is the annual family visit to the Simon Santa Photo Experience,” said Chelsey Lamar, Area Director of Marketing. “I know Santa can’t wait to greet children bringing him their holiday wishes.”
North East Mall and Firewheel Town Center also provide children with special needs and their families with an opportunity to enjoy this time-honored holiday tradition through sensory-friendly Caring Santa events in partnership with Autism Speaks. These private photo sessions exclusively for families of children with special needs will take place on Sunday, December 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Firewheel Town Center and from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at North East Mall. Guests must register in advance at simon.com/caringsanta. The Santa Experience will also share the heart of Santa by collecting donations for Autism Speaks throughout the holiday season.
For local pet owners, the popular Pet Photo Nights with Santa will occur on Sunday, December 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Firewheel Town Center and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at North East Mall. Many pet owners view their pet as an integral member of the family and are just as committed in caring for their pets as their “human” family members. Pet Photo nights are hosted after regular mall closing at the properties and the set gets an extensive cleaning following the event to remove any potential risk to allergy sufferers.
Shopper appreciation programs will take place throughout the holiday season at Firewheel Town Center and North East Mall
FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTER HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING
Holiday in the Park: Families are invited to get in the holiday spirit on Saturday, December 8 from 4-7 p.m. in The Park. Activities will include a Disney Junior holiday play date, Hank FM Party Patrol, and more! A special appearance by Santa himself will happen near the end of the event and the mall will be handing out exclusive coupons for Santa Photos at the event as well.
Sounds of the Season: Shoppers can enjoy the delightful sounds of holiday music and caroling with live performances in the park near the fountain at Firewheel Town Center during December. Listen as school choirs, musicians, and church choirs perform your favorite holiday classics admired by all.
Surprise & Delight: Throughout the month of December, Firewheel Town Center management will “spread the love” and randomly surprise shoppers with special gifts to remind them of the reason for the season.
North East Mall HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING
Santa Arrival: Parents and their children are invited to welcome jolly Ol’ Saint Nick and his elves when they arrive to North East Mall on Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m. Families are encouraged to wait for Santa’s arrival in the Dining Pavilion while enjoying hot cocoa, cookies, and caroling elves. Upon arrival, Santa will lead the way to Center Court and Santa’s brand-new Holiday Village where the event will take place. The Artisan Children’s Theater will kick things off with a special holiday stage performance, plus there will be other fun surprises! Santa will be available for visits and photo purchases during the event.
Sounds of the Season: Shoppers can enjoy the delightful sounds of holiday music and caroling with live performances in the courtyard in JC Penney Court atNorth East Mall during December. Listen as violin ensembles, orchestras and choirs perform your favorite holiday classics, plus dance troupes and other entertainment groups will be onsite to perform festive routines admired by all.
Salvation Army Angel Tree: North East Mall encourages shoppers to help make Christmas brighter for those in need through their Salvation Army Angel Tree program, accepting unwrapped gifts in the Nordstrom Wing November 2 through December 7. The Salvation Army 12 Days of Giving will run December 10 – December 22.
The Simon Santa Photo Experience is again sponsored by GYMBOREE GROUP. The GYMBOREE GROUP is a specialty retailer operating stores selling high-quality apparel and accessories for children under the Gymboree, Gymboree Outlet, Janie and Jack, and Crazy 8 brands.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
