Enjoy the Holidays in Style at The Gardens Mall
Special Holiday Events and Happenings Starting November 1
Opens today - December 24: The Gardens Mall is opening the first-ever Holiday Suite to the delight and enjoyment of shoppers. The suite is decorated in touches of cool silver, shiny greens, winter whites, and sparkling gold, under the direction of local tennis star, Venus Williams, and her design agency, V-Starr Interiors. It is located on the first floor in the Nordstrom Court, and acts as a haven from the adventure of holiday shopping. The sleep, comfortable lounge will offer beverages, phone chargers, and complimentary gift wrapping. The suite will be open during select mall hours on weekdays and weekends.
November 12: A special event for children to enjoy milk and cookies with Santa, along with a magical storybook reading is set for 6p.m. in the Grand Courtyard. Tickets for this event are $6 for children under at 10, and are being sold now at the Guest Services desk. Space is limited.
November 13: Welcome Santa in fashionable style at The Gardens Mall on Saturday, November 13 at 10a.m., with one of the grandest arrivals in the Palm Beaches. In all of the sparkling grandeur of the holiday season, Santa greets children, visitors, and shoppers in his Grand Court, surrounded by spectacular decorations, snow-laden trees, hundreds of flowering poinsetta, and his ever-helpful elves. Santa will be at The Gardens Mall through December 24.
November 13: Kids for the Cure Holiday Fashion Show will take to the runway at 1p.m. and 3p.m. in the Nordstrom Court. Graduates from Fashion Camp will be showing off the hottest holiday fashions from an array of youth-oriented retailers at The Gardens Mall. See all the new styles, colors, fabrics, and must-have accessories from dress up to casual. The winners for the South Florida Susan G. Komen Kids & Tots for the Cure® T-shirt art contest will be announced.
November 18: Holiday Mixer benefitting the Toys for Tots Holiday Drive presented by hYPe, the Northern Palm Beaches Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group. Price is $10 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers to attend from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. in the festive Grand Court. Enjoy two complimentary drinks and appetizers from Brio Tuscan Grille, along with a visit from Santa! Guests have a chance to win one of three $50 gift certificates for shopping at The Gardens Mall. The event kicks off hYPe's holiday toy drive to benefit Toys for Tots. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive a free pass to attend a chamber Business After-Hours monthly networking event!
November 21 - December 12: Pet photos with Santa! Guests can make a reservation at the Guest Services desk for their furry friends to visit Santa. Special hours and times are set aside for pets on Sundays between 7:30p.m. and 9:30p.m. Well-behaved dogs and cats are welcome with an appointment. Exotics, such as reptiles, rodents, insects, and livestock are not permitted. Visit the Guest Services desk to pick up a complete list of dates and guidelines and make your reservation.
November 26: Black Friday signals the official start of holiday shopping for retailers and shoppers. Organize your credit cards, have your shopping list in hand, and be sure to eat a good breakfast. We can't reveal store specials, but we can tell you that guests who present $500 in same-day sales receipts will receive a $50 Gardens Mall Gift Card - while supplies last.
November 26 - December 22: The Gardens Mall continues to give to those less fortunate during the holidays with the beautiful Salvation Army Angel Tree in the Grand Court. Shoppers and visitors can adopt and "angel" from the decorated Angel Tree for a small donation, and give the gift of clothing, shoes, or a toy to deserving local children.
December 10: IMAGINE - The Gardens Mall Signature Holiday Charity Event to benfit Hospice of the Palm Beaches is set from 6p.m. to 9p.m. Brio Tuscan Grille will present an exquisite display of beverage bars, appetizers, and desserts in the Grand Court. A top-tier, multi-designer fashion show will be presented by select retailers with all the latest trends in fashion. Guests looking for the perfect holiday gift will have an opportunity to bid on items such as golf outings, spa packages, hotel stays, anda BRIO dinner for 10. Guests that spend $500 at The Gardens Mall on this day may redeem their sales receipts for a $50 gift card, with a percentage of the sales donated to Hospice of Palm Beach County. This event is always a sellout, so please purchase your ticket early. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at www.hpbcf.org, or call Michial at Brio: 622.0491.
December 18: A Music-thon for Children's Hospice of Palm Beach County is an important fundraiser presented in the Bloomindale's Court from 9a.m. to 7p.m. Music will be performed by area children in support of the courageous children and families in need of hospice services. This event is free and open to the public, but donations are warmly appreciated and needed.
About The Gardens Mall
The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95 on PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The luxurious, 1.4-million square-foot, regional shopping center features more than 160 retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, and Sears. For thegardensmall.com.
For more information about The Gardens Mall, call 561.775.7750, or visit the mall online at thegardensmall.com
About The Forbes Company
Based in Southfield, Michigan, The Forbes Company is a nationally recognized recognized owner, developer, and manager of iconic regional shopping centers in Florida and Michigan, renowned throughout their respective markets for their retail innovation, fasihon leadership, distinctive architecture, and luxury appointments. In addition to The Gardens Mall, these properties include Waterside Shops in Naples, The Mall at Millenia in Orlando, and Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan.
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