Polaris Fashion Place Welcomes Holiday Season with Full Sleigh of Family-Friendly Activities | Polaris Fashion Place

COLUMBUS, OH (November 4, 2024) – Polaris Fashion Place is helping Columbus, Ohio shoppers get into the holiday spirit with Photos with Santa, Black Friday deals, Sounds of the Season musical groups, and more!

“We have an exciting schedule of holiday events and activities at Polaris Fashion Place that we know will be enjoyed and remembered by all of our guests this season,” said Tamra Bower, General Manager, Polaris Fashion Place. “We are looking forward to welcoming Santa, and offering a full lineup of opportunities for kids and families celebrate the season. From KidX Cookies & Claus to the Chanukah Menorah Lighting, we look forward to being a spot to make holiday memories. And, thanks to our diverse mix of retailers, Polaris Fashion Place is the ‘one stop shop’ to find everything on your holiday gift list.”

Polaris Fashion Place will once again welcome Santa to celebrate the season!  Photos with Santa will take place in Center Court from Nov. 14 through Dec. 24, and this year is sponsored by I Scream Gelato and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, featuring Wildlights.  This year’s Santa set theme is “Candy Land” featuring décor and elements from the popular family board game Candy Land, including Santa’s gingerbread house, a walking path resembling a gameboard, and more! Guests who make a reservation in advance for Photos with Santa will receive two free gifts; walk-ups are also welcome. All children who visit with Santa this year will receive a coupon from I Scream Gelato good for a Buy One Get One Free gelato and also the chance to win free gelato for a year! Guests who enter the Santa set, will have the opportunity to make an ornament with a holiday wish and place it on the main Center Court holiday tree.  For a complete list of hours, pricing, and to book your reservation, please visit our website here.

Sensitive Santa®, held on Dec. 8 from 10AM – 11:30AM, provides a sensory-friendly experience that welcomes guests with sensory sensitivities to enjoy a magical morning with Santa before regular property activities begin. Sensitive Santa will include healthy snacks, alternative seating options for photos with Santa, and inclusive crafts and activities. Guests will have the opportunity to donate to Autism Speaks during the event. Families may make a reservation in advance, but it is not required to attend.

Children can spend some quality time with Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves on Dec. 19 during our KidX Cookies & Claus. The event, held from 5PM – 6:30PM in Center Court, will feature holiday songs, story time from popular Christmas books, complimentary cookie decorating, and holiday crafts. Santa will be available for photos during this time.

Polaris Fashion Place also will present our annual Sounds of the Season program, featuring local musical groups. On Dec 5-8, Dec 12-15, and Dec 19-22, at Center Court, guests may enjoy their favorite holiday music performed by various local bands, choirs and dance teams. Visit PolarisFashionPlace.com/Holiday for the full schedule of performance times.   

New this year, we have partnered with Giving Machine Columbus to feature their unique charitable vending machine.  Instead of buying candy, you can purchase (donate) essential items such as clothing, food, livestock and more for people in need. Choose from an assortment of items that are donated directly to local and global charities. 100% of your donation goes to your chosen cause. Add a visit to the Giving Machine to your calendar; Nov. 15 – Dec. 7 located outside of Williams-Sonoma.

Returning again this season we are working with Chabad Columbus to offer a Chanukah Menorah Lighting.  The menorah lighting will take place on Jan 1 at 5PM outside of Saks Fifth Avenue.

The Salvation Army will feature their Angel Tree again this year promoting their annual Toy Drive from Nov. 12 through Dec. 13, located next to Sofi’s Mini Donuts. Polaris Fashion Place guests are encouraged to pull a tag from the Angel Tree, purchase or bring in a new/unwrapped toy as a donation, and donate the gift at the Blue Line store to benefit the toy drive.

The variety of in-demand retailers at Polaris Fashion Place make it a destination for Columbus families’ holiday shopping. Black Friday shopping will take place on Nov. 29 with the extended property hours from 8AM – 9PM. New this year, be on the lookout for retailer branded holiday trees and photo opportunities in various areas throughout the property. For more information on holiday events and extended holiday hours at Polaris Fashion Place visit PolarisFashionPlace.com/Holiday or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

About Polaris Fashion Place

Polaris Fashion Place® is Central Ohio’s premier shopping destination offering market-exclusive brands to locals and tourists alike. A mixed-use lifestyle destination that has both open air and enclosed spaces, the property is home to more than 170 national and local retail, dining and entertainment options. Retailers appreciate the dynamic mix of things to do with things to buy that keeps guests engaged and returning often. Just 20 minutes from downtown Columbus, Polaris Fashion Place® is open seven days a week; Monday to Friday 11AM – 8PM and Sunday 12PM – 6PM, with extended hours during holiday.  For more information, please visit polarisfashionplace.com and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @PolarisFashionPlace. Polaris Fashion Place® is a registered trademark of wpg.

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