Halloween Festivities at Westminster Mall

Westminster Mall will offer Orange County-area children a safe place to take part in Halloween activities as the Simon Kidgits Club® presents its annual Fall Festival event on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Pumpkin Factory pumpkin patch, located in the parking lot near JCPenney.

“Westminster Mall is the perfect place for families looking for Halloween entertainment in a fun, safe community environment,” said Nate Weirbach, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Westminster Mall. “Whether kids want to show off their new costume or take home some Halloween-themed crafts, there is an activity here for every ghost, witch, princess and werewolf. This Halloween event is a great addition to our year-long Simon Kidgits Club programs.”

This year, The Simon Kidgits Club will recognize October as Bully Prevention Month in association with ‘Malls & Retailers Unite Against Bullying,’ and their children’s property Captain McFinn.

Captain McFinn promotes social and emotional development in children through live virtual playdates, online games, apps and resources for parents and teachers.

At the Westminster Mall Halloween Kidgits Fall Festival event, a free app called The Bully Free Zone will be available for download. The Bully Free Zone is an app released by Captain McFinn and features fun activities, a new McFinn cartoon, and a chance for families to win a free iPad Air.

Families who download the app can sign the Bully Free pledge and help spread the word about bully prevention. They can also spread kindness with one of the app’s featured activities, the Kindness Calendar. With the Kindness Calendar, children and parents receive prompts to complete acts of kindness. Once an act is complete, it is tracked in the Kindness feed. The more kind acts that are accomplished, the more badges children and their parents receive. This free app is a perfect and fun way for families to participate in Bully Prevention Month.

Westminster Mall will have several activity stations and games for children to enjoy, including pumpkin decorating, giveaways and crafts.

Westminster Mall will also have samples of Bon Bon Boom pops to live an intense flavor experience with all Halloween participants. Bon Bon Boom pops, bubble gum lollipops is available in a variety of intense flavors including Berry Explosion and Sour. It features a hard candy shell and a juicy gum center and will surely be a big hit!

While you’re celebrating, pick out a special gourd at the Pumpkin Factory pumpkin patch, open now through October 31. The pumpkin patch also features bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, a snack bar, face painting, carving kits and even a helicopter ride. Visit www.thepumpkinfactory.com for daily hours of operation.

In addition to the Kidgits celebration, the mall will host “Halloween Happening at the Mall,” a Halloween party presented by City of Westminster on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31. An invasion of ghosts, skeletons, super heroes and princesses can trick-or-treat through the mall and play kiddie carnival games from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. on the lower level Macy’s wing. For more information, contact the Community Services & Recreation Department at 714.895-2860.

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.

Simon Kidgits Club members receive a variety of goodies, including a Simon 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/. Visit Westminster Mall on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WestminsterMall on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShopWestminster or on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shopwestminster.

About Westminster Mall

Westminster Mall is a modern shopping center that features some of the best names in retail including Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, Target, Victoria’s Secret PINK, Old Navy and more. In addition to more than 180 specialty stores with shops ranging from teen apparel to shoes to women’s apparel and jewelry, Westminster Mall also features exciting dining destinations such as Outback Steakhouse, Todai and the newly opened T.G.I. Friday’s and CUPS Frozen Yogurt. In November 2008, Westminster Mall completed a multi-million dollar renovation. Included were brand new family restrooms, a first of its kind children’s fully soft play area, new interior and exterior directional signage. The entire lower level of the center was carpeted for guest’s shopping enjoyment and comfort. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit http://www.simon.com/mall/westminster-mall or call 714-898-2558

About Simon

Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

About Captain McFinn

Captain McFinn and Friends is a children’s property that promotes social and emotional development in children ages 3-5. Through live virtual playdates, online games, ground-breaking apps, and resources for parents and teachers, Captain McFinn and Friends hopes to help children and their parents stand up against bullying and learn to take responsibility for their actions.