University Park Mall and Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets welcome Santa this weekend to kick off the holiday season. It’s time to treat every day like Christmas at your local Simon malls, and only a cotton headed ninny muggins wouldn’t enjoy these festivities. With new stores, great deals and gift cards for all occasions, there’s room for everyone to make it on the nice list this holiday season. ·

Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting, TODAY, November 17th 5pm @ University Park Mall 

oSanta arrives for the season at 5pm tonight to light the big pine tree in front of the mall at the Grape Road entrance

§ First time in years this ~25’ tree has been lit for the holidays o Escorted by Mishawaka PD with a performance by members of the Mishawaka High School Band

o Santa will also light the tree inside the Food Court before marching to the Santa Set in the North Court near JCPenney

§ With help from Miss Indiana Petite 2023 Miss Erika Hill

o The day starts with the Bethel University Choir singing on the Holiday Stage inside the mall near Barnes & Noble at 12pm today!

§ We’re still taking applications to perform on stage this holiday season too! ·

Tree Lighting with Santa, TOMORROW, November 18th 4pm Central @ Lighthouse Place o Lighthouse Place’s own Santa Claus 

o Those Funny Little People as seen on America’s Got Talent (check them out here )

o Footnotes Victorian Carolers from the Footlight Players of Michigan City

o Salvation Army Carol Sing and Toy Drive o PUMA Grand Opening (Friday - Sunday) in their new location Suite 1006

§ Spin the wheel for prizes, discounts and more!

o Polo Ralph Lauren handing out Gourmet Holiday Popcorn in store

o Peepers of Michigan City greeting shoppers in the main courtyard

· Both malls will be closed for Thanksgiving so employees can spend time with their families before…

· BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING o University Park Mall open 6am-9pm EST

o Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets open 6am-9pm CST Television segments, photo opportunities and interviews are available upon request.