Mall of America® welcomes a holly, jolly 2012 Holiday Season
WHAT: Sweet deals, sparkling light shows, a spectacular ice castle and show-stopping HGTV talent are just some of the elements that make Mall of America® the ultimate holiday destination this year. Amidst the excitement of shopping, guests can also give back to the community by donating to different non-profit organizations represented at the Mall. Find a wide variety of holiday activities offered at Mall of America through New Year’s Eve:
Santa at Mall of America
Mall of America has the perfect place to pose for photos with Santa and share a holiday wish list. Mall guests have more ways to visit Santa this year:
1) Schedule an appointment: For busy families, you can schedule an appointment to visit Santa at The Santa Experience! Appointments will be available daily through Dec. 24 and will be located on Level 1, South. The appointment web site is open now. To book an appointment, guests can visit www.professorbellows.com.
Presented by Professor Bellows Specialty Photography
Now – Dec. 24
Level 1, South (S146)
2) Visit Santa at your convenience: Guests can stop by to visit West Market Square, Level 1, through Dec. 24, no appointment necessary. Share your holiday wishes with Santa and purchase great photo packages and other holiday merchandise.
Presented by Columbia Sportswear
Nov. 8 – Dec. 24
Level 1, West Market Court
3) Pet Photos with Santa
Bring your favorite pet into “The Santa Experience” at Mall of America to have their photo taken with Santa. Pets of all kinds are welcome to take part in a photo opportunity with their loving owners and Santa.
Dec. 2 and Dec. 9
7:30 p.m.
Level 1, South (S146)
Salvation Army Bell Ringers
The little red kettles are back for this holiday season. Find the bell ringers at all Mall entrances.
Through Dec. 24
Mall Entrances
Phillip Phillips Performance and CD Signing
To celebrate the release of his new album, American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips will be appearing at Mall of America for a special performance and signing on Black Friday. We hope you can join us for this great appearance!
Nov. 23
1 p.m.
The Patio (Southwest corner of Nickelodeon Universe)
It’s a SpongeBob Christmas! With Tom Kenny
Join us at the Patio to ring in the holidays with SpongeBob & the Hi-Seas featuring Tom Kenny (voice of SpongeBob SquarePants)! Celebrate Christmas with Tom as he sings songs from the soundtrack to the brand-new stop-motion animation special “It’s a SpongeBob Christmas!”
Nov. 24
1 p.m.
The Patio (Southwest corner of Nickelodeon Universe)
Make-A-Wish Season of Wishes
Start the holiday season with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Minnesota and Mall of America for the Season of Wishes campaign. A display of 50 wishes will be featured in Macy’s Court to share the stories of courageous Minnesota wish kids living with life-threatening medical conditions. Guests can stop by and help light up the life of a child by granting 50 wishes this holiday season.
Nov. 23 – Dec. 8
Level 1, Macy’s Court
Holiday Music Festival
Guests are invited to take a break from holiday shopping to enjoy the sounds of the season. Community, professional and school groups from around the Midwest will take the stage in the Rotunda and Sears Court throughout the holiday season to entertain guests.
Nov. 27 – Dec. 23
Level 1, Sears Court
Theatres at Mall of America® Holiday Promotions
Holidate Night: Skip the cold and warm up with special showings of romantic holiday movies such as “Love Actually” and “The Holiday” with discounted concessions. $5 admission, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
(Shane) Black Christmas: Kick your holiday season into high gear with action packed, holiday-themed films by screenwriter Shane Black such as “Lethal Weapon” and “Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang.” $5 admission, Thursdays at 9:30 p.m.
Scrooged & a Bucket of Beer: Join the Theatres on Saint Nicholas Eve for the ultimate holiday therapy. Dec. 5, 10 p.m.
For more information visit http://theatresmoa.com/
Nov. 26 – Dec. 10
Level 4, South (S401)
Catholic Charities Giving Tree
As a holiday tradition, the Giving Tree provides gifts to those who would not normally receive them. Each ornament on the tree represents one holiday wish for homeless and low-income families. Mall guests who select an ornament can purchase the item listed and return it to Catholic Charities in Macy’s Court. Gifts will be delivered to the families before Christmas Day.
Dec. 9 – Dec. 23
Level 1, Macy’s Court
Ice Castle
This winter, Mall of America® will bring a one-of-a-kind experience to visitors from around the world. Ice Castles, LLC, will build its largest structure ever, a castle that will stand more than 40 feet tall at its peak and span more than one acre. Inside the Ice Castle, there will be several “Throne Rooms” with an ice chair large enough to seat several people. At night, the castle will take on a magical look as thousands of LED multi-colored lights illuminate the ice from within. There will also be a children’s snow park area with a snow pile that is 40 feet in diameter and 4 feet tall for kids to play and even make snowmen. Warm drinks and food will also be available for purchase.
Late Dec. – End of Feb. (Weather permitting)
Mon. – Fri.: Noon – 10 p.m.
Sat.: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun.: 1 – 7 p.m.
North Lot next to IKEA
HGTV Holiday House
HGTV is celebrating the holidays by inviting fans to the HGTV Holiday House, a modern-day life-size gingerbread house that will offer shoppers the opportunity to attend daily demonstrations, meet and greets or autograph sessions with such popular network stars such as as David Bromstad (Design Star); Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri (Kitchen Cousins); Genevieve Gorder (Dear Genevieve and Design Star); Chris Lambton (Going Yard); Carter Oosterhouse (Million Dollar Rooms); Scott McGillivray (Income Property); Chuck Nice (Home Strange Home); Jonathan Scott and Drew Scott (Property Brothers); Egypt Sherrod (Property Virgins) and Sabrina Soto (The High Low Project). DIY Network stars Nicole Curtis (Rehab Addict), Amy Matthews (Sweat Equity) and Matt Muenster (Bath Crashers), along with Sara Peterson, editor-in-chief, HGTV Magazine, will also appear during the event.
HGTV Holiday house activities include enjoying episodes of HGTV shows, House Hunters Bingo every Monday night, various sweepstakes, a spectacular holiday light show at 1 p.m., 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. daily and kid-friendly activities like gingerbread cookie decorating, crafts and coloring on Toddler Tuesdays®. Shoppers can grab photos in HGTV’s custom holiday photo experience or pose in front of the gingerbread house and a 44 ft. tall Christmas tree.
For the first time, the HGTV® HOME line will be on display for the public at a special HGTV HOME Pop-Up Showroom, a 2,000 sq. ft. store located on Level 1, South. Opening on Black Friday, the pop-up showroom will highlight the breadth and diversity of products in the HGTV Home collection — from paint, flooring and furniture to lighting, accessories and plants.
Nov. 23 – Jan. 1
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Rotunda
Nickelodeon Universe Gift with Purchase
Mall of America is excited to announce our upcoming Holiday Shopping Promotion. Any guest that spends $250 at Mall of America between November 22 and December 24 will receive two free unlimited ride wristbands to Nickelodeon Universe® – $60 value! Shoppers will gather their receipts and bring them to the North Entrance of Nickelodeon Universe to receive their free wristbands.
Nov. 22 – Dec. 24
Nickelodeon Universe
Rock the Universe: New Year’s Eve Celebration
Mall guests are invited to ring in the New Year with the School of Rock Road Crew for a family New Year’s Eve celebration complete with live music, dancing, party favors and a family ball drop at 10 p.m.! Enjoy rides and meet and greets with some of Nick’s most familiar characters! New Year’s Eve Unlimited Ride Wristband $29.99. Purchase any ride ticket after 6 p.m. and receive free 2013 glasses to rock in the New Year with!
Dec. 31
6 p.m. – Midnight
Nickelodeon Universe
For more detailed information please visit www.mallofamerica.com
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 8 – Tuesday, Jan. 1
Mall Hours
WHERE: Mall of America
About Mall of America®
Mall of America is the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation’s largest indoor family amusement park; Underwater Adventures® Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America® – a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. For more information visitwww.mallofamerica.com.
