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Enjoy Costumes, Candy and the Creativity of Halloween at Quaker Bridge Mall

With nearly 158 million consumers participating in Halloween activities this year, Quaker Bridge Mall is hosting an exciting Mall-O-Ween and Dinosaur Spooktacular event to celebrate this eerie holiday on Saturday, October 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Center Court.

Parents and costumed kids can enjoy a family-friendly celebration of interactive Halloween event activities, including a crafts station from 11 – 2 p.m. followed by safe trick-or-treating at participating retailers from 2 – 3 p.m.

Additionally, the Dinosaur Spooktacular exhibit, taking place from 11 – 5 p.m., will feature more than one hundred life-size cast and genuine fossils, including authentic dinosaur bones, eggs and footprints, a 3-D T-Rex skull cast, an interactive touch table for kids to learn more about the prehistoric animals. The first 500 guests will go on an exciting fossil dig and win a free genuine fossil.

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In celebration of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment’s Blu-ray / DVD releases of children’s movies, The Croods (Oct. 1), Monsters vs. Aliens: Cloning Around (Oct. 15), Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness: The Scorpion Sting (Oct. 15) and Dragons: Riders of Berk Part 1 and Part 2 (July 23), kids can also partake in even more activities inspired by the films:

  • Creepy, cool crafts: Make a mask from The Croods, try out Monsters vs. Aliens: Cloning Around temporary tattoos or design a flying dragon to mirror the character Hiccup from Dragons: Riders of Berk, all in the spirit getting creative for Halloween.
  • Engaging games & photo opportunities: Get in on the Kung Fu Panda chopstick game and snap a photo with a life-sized The Croods standee to capture the terrific, terrifying experience.
  • Trick-or-treat take-homes: Walk away with The Croods treat bag, Kidgits member-exclusive Halloween goodie, chance to win one of these popular DVD titles, coupons for parents and other surprises for families.

“We know people come to Quaker Bridge Mall to shop for décor, costumes and candy,” said Marian Kapp, Director of Mall Marketing. “That’s why Simon Kidgits Club is delivering parents a platform to let their little ones truly experience a holiday they look forward to – Halloween."

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For more information about Simon Kidgits Clubs or the events, please visit www.quakerbridgemall.com

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