Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets Readies For Holiday Season

With the holiday season getting into full swing, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets has even more to offer in addition to the already great sales and exceptional savings found there. Throughout this festive season, visitors to the shopping center can also delight in a variety of special activities and entertainment for the whole family.

“With the holiday season nearly upon us, we are pleased to offer extra programs and conveniences for our guests to create a memorable shopping experience,” commented Kathleen Mones, director of marketing and business development at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets. “It’s a very busy time of year so these holiday features will hopefully bring some added enjoyment to our shoppers during this magical time of year.”

In order to accommodate the needs of shoppers with different preferences and schedules Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets will kick off the holiday shopping season by opening at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24 and closing at 2 a.m. The center will re-open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday, November 25 and will close at 10 p.m. that evening.

On Saturday, November 26, the center will open at 8 a.m. and close at 10 p.m., and the center will open on Sunday, November 27 at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

In addition to normal operating hours during the month of December, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets will offer extra festive hours on certain days. For more information visit: premiumoutlets.com/clinton.

This holiday season, Simon invites everyone to celebrate “The Joy of Giving.” Giving is contagious and this year Simon encourages everyone to pass that spirit on with three special promotions: ‘Give Sparkle,’ with deals on accessories December 1 through December 4. ‘Give Fun,’ with savings on toys, electronics and sports equipment from December 8 through December 11. ‘Give Warmth,’ with hot discounts off outerwear for those cold winter days and nights on December 15 through December 18. Join Simon to experience the season’s good cheer with the best of holiday shopping and entertainment.

At Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets, among the variety of activities shoppers can enjoy include:

• Gourmet Food Trucks and Specialty Dining Options appearing exclusively during Black Friday Weekend. Shoppers can feast on a variety of tantalizing offerings, including Cafe Au Lait, Cannoli Truck, Captain Scott's Lobster Truck, Chow Food & Beverage Co., Covered Bridge Grill, Food Extrovert, Fryborg, Greekin Out, Munchies Food Truck, Nuts 4 Nuts, Olde Tyme Popcorn, Peace Love V, Snack Shack, Sugar Bakery Cupcake Truck, Taco Pacifico and Teriyaki Express
• Enjoy the sounds of the holidays as a professional DJ entertains guests on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. and on Black Friday November 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.
• Warm up in the cold weather with complimentary apple cider and save big with special savings giveaways courtesy of Simon Guest Services on Saturday, November 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the courtyard outside Under Armour
• On Saturday, December 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. Olaf will meet and pose for photos with guests as he strolls around the center. Visitors are encouraged to share their photos with the hashtag #GIVELOVE
• Enjoy a spirited sing-a-long with Anna and The Snow Queen while sipping on hot chocolate during the Anna & The Snow Queen Hot Cocoa Mixer on Saturday, December 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the courtyard outside Simon Guest Services. Guests are encouraged to take pictures and share them with friends and family, using the hashtag #GIVELOVE
• Share warmth this holiday season by supporting local families in need with warm coats, jackets and accessories during Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets’ Coat Drive. Donations will be graciously accepted at Simon Guest Services from Monday, November 21 through Tuesday, January 31 and will support the Dignity Memorial-Swan Funeral Home’s Annual Coat Drive for Families Helping Families of Clinton, CT
• This holiday season, help a child in need with the joy of giving by picking a leaf from Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets’ Giving Tree from Thursday, November 24 through Sunday, December 11. Participants should bring the unwrapped gift and its tag to Simon Guest Services by December 12 and make someone feel especially loved during the holidays. Gifts support Clinton and Westbrook Youth and Family Services

For more information about holiday events and or holiday hours at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets visit: premiumoutlets.com/clinton or facebook.com/clintoncrossingpremiumoutlets.