Nearly 158 million consumers will be participating in Halloween activities this year1 and Orland Square Mall, Chicagoland’s leading fashion destination, is joining Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), a leading global retail real estate company, in making the most of the exciting, eerie seasonal occasion. Little ghouls and ‘boo’tiful princesses are invited to join Orland Square in celebrating Halloween during the mall’s annual Simon Kidgits Club® Mall-O-Ween event on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., providing families with the chance to enjoy the fall holiday with a festive experience that’s close to home.
In celebration of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment’s Blu-ray/DVD releases of children’s movies The Croods (Oct. 1), Monsters vs. Aliens: Cloning Around (Oct. 15), Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness: The Scorpion Sting (Oct. 15) and Dragons Riders of Berk Part 1 and Part 2 (July 23), kids can partake in even more activities inspired by the films:
· Creepy, cool crafts: Make a mask from The Croods, try out Monsters vs. Aliens: Cloning Around temporary tattoos or design a flying dragon to mirror the character Hiccup from Dragons Riders of Berk, all in the spirit getting creative for Halloween.
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· Engaging games & photo opportunities: Get in on the Kung Fu Panda chopstick game and snap a photo with a life-sized The Croods standee to capture the terrific experience.
· Trick-or-treat take-homes: Walk away with The Croods treat bag, Kidgits member-exclusive Halloween goodie, chance to win one of these popular DVD titles, coupons for parents and other surprises for families.
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In addition, parents and costumed kids can enjoy traditional seasonal offerings during the family-friendly special celebration. Interactive Halloween event activities include arts and crafts, a live DJ, keepsake photos from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., a costume contest from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and more, plus free mall-wide trick-or-treating at participating retailers (look for orange pumpkins signs on participating store fronts)! Additionally, don’t forget your furry friends! The mall will also be providing Halloween pet photos from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
“We know people come to Simon Malls to shop for décor, costumes and candy, plus we recognize our property serves as a community gathering place for social experiences and more, ” said Gayle Gleespen, director of marketing and business development at Orland Square. “That’s why Simon Kidgits Club is delivering parents a platform to let their little ones truly experience a holiday they look forward to – Halloween.”
The Simon Kidgits Club Mall-O-Ween event is free for members. Families can sign up for the Kidgits Club online at www.simon.com/kidgits or at Guest Services during regular mall hours for a membership fee of $5. The Simon Kidgits Club is a fun and informative program that focuses on health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children ages 3-8. Since 2003, the Simon Kidgits Club has kept children and parents alike amused with various events and activities while providing incentives for club members, such as special offers, rewards and games. Kidgits Club members receive a variety of perks and goodies, including a Kidgits Club T-shirt, membership card, birthday gift, chance to spin the prize wheel each visit to the mall, discounts and scheduled activities. For more information about the Simon Kidgits Club, visit http://www.simon.com/kidgits/.
For more information, please contact Orland Square Mall at (708) 349-1646 or visit www.simon.com/mall/orland-square-mall, www.facebook.com/OrlandSquareMall or www.twitter.com/OrlandSquare.
