Simon Kidgits Club Hosting Happy Haunting Halloween Party at Newport Centre

Newport Centre will offer Jersey City-area children a safe place to take part in Halloween activities as the Simon Kidgits Club® presents its annual Kidgits Mall-O-Ween event on Friday, October 31, 2014, from 3:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m.

“Newport Centre is the perfect place for families looking for Halloween entertainment in a fun, safe community environment,” said Jill Daniel, director of marketing and business development for Newport Centre. “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 Newport Centre’s Mall-O-Ween 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.

During Mall-O-Ween, Simon Kidgits Club members can capture a fun momento from their experience during complimentary individual photo opportunities at Newport Centre’s spooktacular Halloween set. And, children can engage in a Mall-wide Trick or Treat event from 3 to 6 p.m. at participating stores, while supplies last. A complete list of retailers that will dish out treats will be available at Simon Guest Services. Families who would like to join the Simon Kidgits Club can do so at the event or online at www.simonkidgitsclub.com.

Newport Centre 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!

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/.