Make Magical Holiday Memories at Santa Rosa Plaza & Coddingtown Mall

Eager children and their families are invited to experience the joy and magic of the holiday season with a visit to the Simon® Santa Photo Experience at Santa Rosa Plaza and Coddingtown Mall along with many wonderful events in November and December.

Children can visit Santa daily starting November 11 at Santa Rosa Plaza and November 12 at Coddingtown Mall to capture treasured photos and share their holiday wishes until December 24. To save time and avoid the line, reserve your magical moment with Santa online at http://simon.noerrsanta.com.

Inspired by the Redwood Forest, Coddingtown Mall’s Santa experience will receive an exciting Northern California update this year. Visitors will enter “The Enchanted Woods” Santa set via a 22’ walk through faux Redwood tree. As Redwoods are such an important part of the region’s history, the forest theme adds a special design element to the center, while also providing the community with a sense of history and hometown glory.

Santa Rosa Plaza will also debut all new overhead décor to celebrate the holiday season this year. Decorative wreaths and displays adorned with bells, bows, ornaments will be suspended from the ceiling along with awe-inspiring LED light curtains to enhance the overall holiday shopping experience with a festive environment.

In addition to Santa photos and new decorations, both Santa Rosa Plaza and Coddingtown Mall are offering special holiday events and activities.

Events at Santa Rosa Plaza include:

· Caring Santa: Children with special needs and their families can visit Santa in a calm environment on November 20 at 9 to 10:45 a.m.

· Winter Lights: Santa Rosa’s annual tree lighting celebration will be held on November 25 at the main entrance of Santa Rosa Plaza at the intersection of Fourth and B Streets.

· Holiday Photo Booth: On December 3 and 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. shoppers can enjoy a festive photo booth experience.

· Pet Photo Night: December 11 at 6 to 8 p.m.

· Salvation Army Bell Ringers: November 19 through December 24.

· Santa Rosa Firefighters ‘Toys for Kids’: December 7 through December 24.

Events at Coddingtown Mall include:

· Kidgits Santa Arrival Event: Santa arrives at Coddingtown Mall on November 12! Join us for a special event to welcome him from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

· Pet Photos with Santa: November 13 and 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.

· Kidgits Breakfast with Santa Event: December 12 at 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. near the Santa set.

· Salvation Army Angel Tree & Bell Ringers: The Angel Tree will be located near Center Mall between Gemstone and Coddingtown Jewelers from November 19 to December 10. Bell Ringers will be located near the North Main, JCPenney and Macy’s entrances in the interior of the mall from November 19 to December 24.

· Secret Santa at Whole Foods Market: On December 7, Whole Foods Market at Coddingtown Mall is partnering with the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County for a Secret Santa event.

· Operation Blanket Drive: Stop by a one-day blanket donation drive on December 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Operation Blanket, a local organization run by a 12-year-old boy to collect and distribute blankets to local agencies for homeless children and families in our community.

This holiday season, Simon invites everyone to celebrate “The Joy of Giving.” Giving is contagious and this season Simon invites everyone to pass that spirit on and ‘Give Love,’ ‘Give Sparkle,’ ‘Give Warmth,’ and ‘Give Fun.’ Join Santa Rosa Plaza and Coddingtown Mall to experience the season’s good cheer with the best of holiday shopping and entertainment.