Mall of America® events week of Nov. 25, 2013
CONTACT: Mall of America®
Sarah Schmidt
952.883.8805
MALL OF AMERICA® EVENTS WEEK OF Nov. 25, 2013
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Toddler Tuesdays®: Toddler Thanksgiving
Toddler Tuesdays® will celebrate Thanksgiving in true fall fashion. Guests will enjoy fall themed crafts, activities and story time.
10 a.m. Noon
Rotunda
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Vikings Country Live at Dicks Last Resort
Guests can attend the live broadcast of Vikings Country each Thursday night at Dicks Last Resort. Host Mike Mussman is joined each week by a Vikings player. They will tackle topics from current events to pop culture and maybe even a little football.
6 7 p.m.
Dicks Last Resort (level 4, South)
Thursday, Nov. 28
Walk to End Hunger
Every day an estimated 8,500 Minnesota moms, dads, grandparents and children are visiting a food shelf to get the food that they need. Guests are invited to the 6th annual Walk to End Hunger to help raise money for 12 area hunger-related charities. This year, Dawn Bryant, who received national media attention earlier this year for losing 130 pounds, will join her trainer Jason Burgoon, as he leads crowds on a Break a Sweat route on the second floor of the Mall. The Break a Sweat routines are designed to burn more calories in anticipation of special Thanksgiving food staples, like pumpkin pie and stuffing.
7 10 a.m.
Mall wide
Friday, Nov. 29
Il Volo Holiday Performance and Signing
Italian trio Il Volo will perform for fans and Black Friday shoppers and sign copies of their new album Buon Natale: The Christmas Album. In this new set the group takes on American Christmas classics including Rocking Around the Christmas Tree and Ill Be Home for Christmas.
2 p.m.
Rotunda
Sunday, Dec. 1
Pet photos with Santa
Guests and pets of all kinds are invited to The Santa Experience on level 1, South by Macys in Mall of America® for a special opportunity to have their photo taken with Santa.
7:30 9 p.m.
The Santa Experience (level 1, outside of Macys)
Ongoing Events
Holiday Happy Hour
Mall of America invites guests to Holiday Happy Hour every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 7 p.m. During those days and hours, guests will enjoy complementary valet parking at the north entrance of the Mall (follow the signs for valet parking off of 24th Avenue) and a free 12-ounce cup of coffee at any of the five Caribou Coffee locations by simply mentioning Happy Hour. Additionally, there will be holiday helpers at every Mall entrance to answer questions and provide tips along with surprise giveaways, treats and Mall of America gift cards to make the holiday shopping experience that much better. Paid valet service will be available outside of the north entrance during non-Holiday Happy Hour times for a charge of $10. The paid service will be available through Jan. 1, 2014.
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays through Dec. 24
1 7 p.m.
North Entrance
All Caribou locations
Photos with Santa
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 next to Macys. To book an appointment, guests can visit www.professorbellows.com.
Presented by Professor Bellows Specialty Photography
Through Dec. 24
Level 1, West (next to Macys)
2) Visit Santa at your convenience: Guests can stop by to visit Santa in Sears Court, through December 24, no appointment necessary. Share your holiday wishes with Santa and purchase great photo packages and other holiday merchandise. Visit http://www.mallofamerica.com/upload/event/pdf/Santa_Hours1.pdf for the daily schedule, including breaks.
Through Dec. 24
Sears Court
For more information about these events visit www.mallofamerica.com
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