Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago, located at 5220 Fashion Outlets Way in Rosemont, will kick off its holiday festivities with the return of Santa visits at the shopping center beginning Friday, November 15th at 2:00 p.m. While visits with Santa are always free, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will also offer a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase.
Throughout the season, pet owners are encouraged to bring their leashed furry friends to take part in the holiday cheer during Fashion Outlets of Chicago’s family-favorite Pet Nights. Every Monday evening from November 18 through December 2, cats and dogs are welcome to join their owners for photos with Santa from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participating pet owners are encouraged to park on P2 (second level) of the parking garage to easily access Santa’s set. Pet Nights visits are held in partnership with PAWS Chicago. In the giving spirit of the season, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will donate $10 to PAWS Chicago for each Santa visit during Pet Nights. PAWS Chicago will also host pet adoption events at Fashion Outlets of Chicago on Saturday, November 2 and Saturday, December 7 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Level One of the center, near Forever 21.
Additionally, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will once again invite children with special needs and their families for “Santa Cares,” a sensory-friendly Santa experience on Sunday, December 8 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Taking place prior to shopping center opening, “Santa Cares” will be carefully managed to accommodate guests with autism and other special needs, including necessary environmental adjustments to meet guests’ sensory challenges.
Along with traditional photos with Santa, this year, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will host a variety of themed days for families to make their Santa experience even more special!
- Pajama Party Tuesdays: families are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas to come meet Santa.
- Baby’s First Wednesdays: Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites families with children one year of age or younger for Baby's First Santa Visits.
- Ugly Sweater Thursdays: families are encouraged to wear their best ugly Christmas sweaters for a silly and memorable photo opportunity with Santa.
Continuing the shopping center’s support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, Fashion Outlets will host a winter weather clothing drive and host a giving tree at Concierge Services this winter. From November 15 to December 22, guests are encouraged to bring donations of coats, hats, gloves, scarves or other winter essentials to Concierge Services on Level One or select a tag off of the center’s Giving Tree and fulfill a child’s wishlist. In exchange for their donation, participating guests will receive a $10 gift card from select participating retailers.
Located near the center’s Food Court, operating hours for Santa visits are outlined below.
November 15 – November 24 Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
November 25 – November 30 Hours:
- Monday – Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Thursday: 12 a.m. – 12 a.m.
- Black Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
December 1 – December 22 Hours:
- Sunday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, December 23 – Tuesday, December 24 Hours:
- Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Christmas Eve Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For details, appointments and more information on Santa visits at Fashion Outlets of Chicago, please visit www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com.
About Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Fashion Outlets of Chicago is an award-winning 530,000 square-foot, two-level indoor shopping center that is home to more than 130 designer outlets, an impressive contemporary art collection and high-end amenities. The one-of-a-kind upscale outlet property that redefines and elevates the outlet shopping experience, is located at 5220 Fashion Outlets Way in Rosemont –minutes from O’Hare International Airport and Chicagoland’s major highways. For more information, visit www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com.