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Santa Saturday at Brea Mall

Listen for jingling sleigh bells and a jolly, magical laugh, as Santa Claus is coming to Brea Mall to share the spirit of the holiday season. Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), a leading global retail real estate company, invites Brea-area kids and parents to join Simon Kidgits Club® in celebrating Santa’s arrival during Brea Mall’s special Santa Saturday event on November 16, 2013.

To get families immersed in the wonders of Kris Kringle, the mall will bring Santa Saturday to life with several activities. Before the iconic figure’s grand arrival, children can participate in a special breakfast and holiday arts and crafts session from 8:30am – 9:00am. At 9:15am, Santa will make his big entrance into the mall and lead little ones to The Children’s Place during a jingle bell parade. After Santa completes his merry march, families can experience a cherished holiday tradition. Children will have the chance to sit on Santa’s lap, share their holiday wishes and pose for a treasured photo with him at the Santa Photo Experience, located on the Lower Level near jcpenney. During the holiday season, children can be photographed with Santa from November 8 – December 24. Please visit Brea Mall’s Facebook page for Santa’s hours: https://www.facebook.com/events/647857691912243/.

The Children’s Place holiday collection is currently available in stores, offering moms picture-perfect looks and colorful, cozy basics just in time for family photos and colder days ahead. With Big Fashions at Little Prices®, The Children’s Place offers styles kids want at prices parents love. Even beyond the holidays, families can shop fun fashions, everyday must-haves and head-to-toe outfitting at unmatched value for kids in sizes newborn to 14.

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The Simon Kidgits Club is a fun and informative program that focuses on health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children ages 3-8. Since 2003, the Simon Kidgits Club has kept children and parents alike amused with various events and activities while providing incentives for club members, such as special offers, rewards and games.

Kidgits Club members receive a variety of goodies, including a Kidgits Club T-shirt, membership card, birthday card and gift, discounts and scheduled activities. For more information about the Simon Kidgits Club, visit http://www.simon.com/kidgits/.

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Visit Brea Mall on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BreaMall, Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShopBreaMall or Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/shopbreamall.

About Brea Mall

Brea Mall is an upscale center showcasing four major department stores, including Nordstrom, Macy’s, jcpenney and Sears, and more than 175 specialty shops. Brea Mall also features a full-service day spa, a newly remodeled Foodworks Food Court, and several fine restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, BJ's, Le Diplomate Cafe and California Pizza Kitchen, which all feature outdoor patios. Since February 2013, Brea Mall has been undergoing a large-scale interior and exterior renovation, meant to touch several areas of the shopping center, including new mall entrances, the addition of family-style restrooms, a brand new children’s Play Area on the lower level and new flooring, landscaping, handrails, signage and lighting throughout. The center will showcase updated textures, colors and amenities, creating a more contemporary and inviting shopping environment. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit http://www.simon.com/mall/brea-mall or call 714-990-2732.

About Simon Property Group 



Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) is an S&P 100 company and a global leader in the retail real estate industry.  The Company currently owns or has an interest in more than 325 retail real estate properties in North America and Asia comprising approximately 242 million square feet. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and employ approximately 5,500 people in the U.S.  For more information, visit simon.com.

About Simon Brand Ventures

Simon Brand Ventures (SBV), Simon's business-to-consumer arm, is pioneering the transformation of shopping centers into a medium where consumer brands can build relationships with Simon shoppers who make over 2.8 billion visits each year.  Simon's vast franchise of market-leading shopping centers nationwide provides SBV the foundation to monetize the distribution system through numerous consumer ventures. SBV and its affiliates have engaged in a number of consumer business initiatives, including the Simon Visa Giftcard® and the American Express®/Simon Giftcard; launch of Simon platform programs such as Simon dTour Live® and Simon Kidgits Club®; a national media delivery channel including static, digital and experiential marketing and advertising vehicles; and multiple national and local marketing alliances with Coca-Cola and Visa U.S.A. among others.

About The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc.

The Children’s Place is the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America. The Company designs, contracts to manufacture and sells fashionable, high-quality merchandise at value prices, primarily under the proprietary “The Children’s Place” brand name. As of August 3, 2013, the Company operated 1,116 stores and an online store at www.childrensplace.com.

The Children’s Place is the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America. The Company designs, contracts to manufacture and sells fashionable, high-quality merchandise at value prices, primarily under the proprietary “The Children’s Place” brand name. As of August 3, 2013, the Company operated 1,116 stores and an online store at www.childrensplace.com.

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