A variety of holiday events will take place at Hillsdale Shopping Center this year, starting with the annual tree-lighting ceremony Friday evening.
WHAT: Hillsdale Shopping Center is the perfect place to start and finish holiday shopping, while enjoying a variety of festivities celebrating the season. This hub for holiday activity will be home to Santa who will greet children and even take photos with family pets on special days. Several other festivities will take center stage during November and December including a Meet & Greet with Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat,” Santa Cookie Nights, balloon twisters, a Broadway performance from “The Lion King” and more. Also, watch stories from the holiday classics “A Christmas Carol,” “The Nutcracker,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” unfold in animated Santa set windows.
WHEN: Tree Lighting Ceremony & Disney’s “The Lion King” Performance
Friday, November 16, at 5:30 p.m.
SHN will host a live musical performance from Disney Presents “The Lion King” at this annual tree lighting ceremony that will welcome Santa to the shopping center and officially open the holiday season.
OTHER EVENTS:
Photos with Santa
Friday, November 16 – Monday, December 24
Santa will greet children and pose for digital photos that will be available for purchase. Shoppers will also enjoy a special gift with purchase.
KQED Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat” Character Meet & Greet
Saturday, November 17, at 9 a.m.
Children are invited to meet Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat” from the new PBS series based on the children’s classic book “Dr. Seuss” who will greet fans and pose for photos.
Pet Photos with Santa
Sunday, November 18 – Wednesday, December 12, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Wednesdays and Sundays)
Families are welcome to bring their furry friend for photos with Santa.
Santa Cookie Night
Monday, November 19 – Tuesday, December 11, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Mondays and Tuesdays)
Children visiting Santa on these evenings will receive free tasty nibbler cookies from Mrs. Fields Cookies.
Are you going to the tree-lighting ceremony? Upload your photos to this article or e-mail them to laura.dudnick@patch.com!
