Holiday events and activations around every corner at Mall of America®
BLOOMINGTON, MN— December 12, 2019
Festive surprises and cheer await guests around every corner this holiday season at Mall of America® with musical performances, family activities and events.
Events and activations throughout the holiday season at Mall of America include:
Photos with Santa
Santa Claus has stopped by Mall of America this holiday season to meet with millions of guests from near and far. Guests can meet Santa one of two ways:
- Santaland (located in the Atrium at the North entrance to Mall of America)
Guests can visit with Santa at their convenience – no appointment necessary. For hours and photo pricing, visit www.mallofamerica.com/holiday
- The Santa Experience
Guests can schedule an appointment to visit with Santa in an intimate setting. Visit www.thesantaexperiencemn.com to book an appointment.
Holiday Music Festival presented by Lightbox Jewelry
Holiday Music Festival features a wide range of school groups, community groups and professional musicians performing in the Rotunda through December 26. To add some sparkle to the season, Lightbox Jewelry has popped-up near the Holiday Music Festival Stage to showcase their lab-grown diamonds which are chemically the same as natural diamonds, just grown in a lab. Guests can learn about how they’re made and shop some sparkle while listening to live holiday music performances.
Skate the Star Ice Rink
Back by popular demand, Skate the Star ice rink returns to Mall of America this holiday season and beyond. Open now through February 2, 2020, the ice rink will once again be built around the iconic star sculpture at the North entrance. The rink is free and open to the public during select Mall hours. Guests are welcome to use their own skates, or skate rentals will be available for $5 with 100 percent of the skate rental proceeds going directly to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities.
Holiday Light Shows
Mall of America presents Universe of Light with a holiday twist. Guests can celebrate the holiday spirit with a magical display of lights, festive music and a breathtaking grand finale. The nightly experience takes guests on an emotional journey through light and sound, combining cutting-edge production with the fun, playful ambiance of Nickelodeon Universe. Laser strobe lights, music and smoke effects transform the air space into a technicolor dream sure to excite and engage adults and kids alike. Shows are Monday – Saturday at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5, 6 and 7 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Moonlight Circus
Guests can ring in the New Year at the Moonlight Circus New Year’s Eve event on December 31, 2019. Rides will be open until midnight with live entertainment, rides, giveaways and more. Two family countdowns to “midnight” will be held at 10 p.m. and midnight, along with a ball drop.
For more information about the holidays at Mall of America, visit www.mallofamerica.com/holiday.
ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA
At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; Hard Rock Café; The Escape Game; CMX Cinemas; and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and visit our blog. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
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