WHAT: Up on the mall-top reindeer call, out jumps good ol’ Santa Claus! Ellenton-area families are invited to celebrate the start of the holiday season with Ellenton Premium Outlets on Friday, November 16 with the 1st Annual Tree Lighting. The festivities will kick off at 6:00 p.m. at Manatee Court with complimentary face painting, music, a photo booth, $20 gift card giveaways and much more! At 7:00 p.m., families can help welcome Santa Claus as he makes his grand entrance on a Batmobile! Santa will help lead the crowd in an official countdown to light the dazzling tree.
Eager children and their families can experience the joy and magic of the holiday season with Cookies with Santa event on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. – noon. Children can enjoy a delicious snack while Santa reads "The Night Before Christmas". To RSVP, please go HERE.
Throughout December, shoppers can enjoy sounds of the season as Mr. & Mrs. Claus and Christmas Carolers stroll through the center spreading holiday cheer. Greet Mr. & Mrs. Claus and the Christmas Carolers on Saturday, December 15, Sunday December 16, Saturday, December 22 and Sunday, December 23 from noon – 3 p.m.
Additionally, Ellenton Premium Outlets will offer a Receipts and Rewards program through November 18. Get a free $20 American Express Simon Gift card when you spend $250 or more at Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Kate spade New York, Kay Jewelers Outlet, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Travel Pro, and Under Armour! To redeem, show your combined same day receipts from the stores listed at the Simon Guest Services, located in the Food Court.
COST: Free and open to the public
WHEN: Friday, November 16
WHERE: Ellenton Premium Outlets – Manatee Court
5461 Factory Shops Blvd
Ellenton, FL 34222
