Baltimore-area Simon malls and Premium Outlets to host Tax-Free Week August

Baltimore-area Simon malls and Premium Outlets to offer special deals and events for 2015 Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week August 9-15

Special savings and activities help local shoppers start the school year off right at Hagerstown Premium Outlets, Queenstown Premium Outlets and St. Charles Towne Center

School is almost back in session, and Hagerstown Premium Outlets, Queenstown Premium Outlets and St. Charles Towne Center are gearing up to help local shoppers stock up on all the necessities this season during 2015 Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week. From Sunday, August 9 through Saturday, August 15, Maryland shoppers can enjoy a state sales-tax exemption on qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less.

WHERE: Hagerstown Premium Outlets 495 Premium Outlets Boulevard / 301.790.0330 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

· Normal Mall Hours: Monday – Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)

· Special Event: Sidewalk Sale

Sunday, August 9 – Saturday, August 15

Hagerstown Premium Outlets is hosting the ultimate bargain-shopping experience with a Sidewalk Sale held in conjunction with Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week! Shoppers can take advantage of unbeatable prices on seasonal fashions, accessories, homewares and more as participating retailers offer additional deals on top of the center’s everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent.

· Special Event: Fairytale Stories Summer Reading Event

Wednesday, August 12 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Shoppers and their children 10 and younger are invited to the final reading day of the summer with an hour of fairytale stories read aloud by center staff! A craft and snack will be provided for the little listeners, and kids are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite prince, princess or fairytale character! Shoppers may also bring a children’s book of their choice to contribute to the center’s book collection to be donated to a local charity.

· Special Event: 15th Annual America’s 9/11 Ride

Friday, August 21 at 11 a.m.

On Friday, August 21, hundreds of motorcycle riders will travel through Maryland, stopping at the Hagerstown Premium Outlets for a lunch break, as a part of America’s 9/11 Ride, a fully police-escorted commemorative motorcycle ride that travels to the three September 11th crash sites in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York City. More than 500 motorcyclists including over 100 escorting motor police officers from around the country will take part.

· Special Promotion: Visit PremiumOutlets.com/Hagerstown for sales and events throughout Tax-Free Week, and join the VIP Shopper Club for free online access to the VIP Lounge, exclusive online coupons, a voucher for a free VIP Coupon Book and more!

Queenstown Premium Outlets 441 Outlet Center Drive / 410.827.8699 /Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

· Summer Mall Hours: Monday – Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

· Special Event: Back to School and Fall Preview Sale

Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 15

To provide even more deals on top of the center’s everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent, Queenstown Premium Outlets will be hosting its Back to School and Fall Preview Sale starting Friday, July 31. The final week of this event runs in conjunction with Tax-Free Week, so this is the perfect opportunity to stock up on fall essentials like kids apparel, athletic gear, footwear, backpacks and more!

· Special Event: American Cancer Society Family Fun Day

Sunday, August 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The American Cancer Society will be onsite hosting a Family Fun Day filled with activities like a scavenger hunt, carnival games and crafts. Shoppers will also have an opportunity to sign up for an upcoming benefit walk and a chance to donate to this worthy organization.

· Special Promotion: Visit PremiumOutlets.com/Queenstown for sales and events throughout Tax-Free Week, and join the VIP Shopper Club for free online access to the VIP Lounge, exclusive online coupons, a voucher for a free VIP Coupon Book and more!

St. Charles Towne Center 11110 Mall Circle / 301.870.6997 /Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

· Normal Mall Hours: Monday – Saturday (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

· Special Visit from Maryland Comptroller

August 7 at 1 p.m. at the lower level Center Court

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot will help kick-off Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week at St. Charles Towne Center at 1 p.m.! He will tour the mall and stop by a few stores to check out the deals shoppers can take advantage of August 9 – 15. To find out which items qualify for the sales tax exemption, please visit www.marylandtaxes.com.

· Special Offerings

Available throughout Tax Free Week August 9-15

Summer might be ending soon, but the fun is just beginning at St. Charles Towne Center! Shoppers can enjoy a full week of special offerings as they get ready to start a new school year, including back to school fashion shows, Simon Kidgits Club activities, in-store deals and events, tasty food trucks and more! For more information, please visit bit.ly/1HwYaMk.

· Special Event: Charles County Business, Home & Health EXPO

Saturday, August 15 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the lower level of the mall

To showcase all that Charles County has to offer, St. Charles Towne Center and the Charles County Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to host the Business, Home & Health EXPO. Shoppers can learn about local businesses, neighborhood services and more during Back to School Tax-Free Week. Businesses looking to participate can contact the Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 301.932.6500 for more details. For more information, please visit bit.ly/1Mwl2wT.

· Special Event: Kidgits Back to School Blowout

Saturday, August 22 from 12-4p.m. in the Food Court Parking Lot

The fun doesn’t end with Tax-Free Week! Families are invited to ring in the school season during this Simon Kidgits outdoor Back to School Blowout with family-friendly activities, entertainment, prize giveaways, special guests, face-painters, a bounce house and more! This event is FREE for Kidgits Club members; nonmembers can join for only $5 and enjoy an entire year of activities! For more information, visit bit.ly/1V7fFdf.

· Special Promotion: St. Charles Towne Center is helping shoppers save even more through special offerings available online at the Simon Retailer Showcase available at simon.com.

For more information, visit www.simon.com.