Walt Whitman Shops Announces Extra Festive Hours This Holiday Season

Walt Whitman Shops, a Simon shopping center, is offering enhanced holiday opening hours to accommodate the needs of busy shoppers, as part of its “Spread Love” theme for the season.

Walt Whitman Shops will be open on Black Friday, November 27, from 7 AM to 10 PM to kick off the holiday shopping season.On Saturday, November 28, the mall will open at 8 AM and close at 10 PM, and the mall will open on Sunday, November 29 at 11 AM and close at 7 PM.

In addition to normal operating hours during the month of December, Walt Whitman Shops will offer extra festive hours on certain days. For more information visit: simon.com/mall/walt-whitman-shops

“Our extra festive holiday hours provides guests with the utmost convenience so they may celebrate the season in a way that meets their needs - from the early riser in search of the great deals to the last-minute shopper on a quest for the perfect gift to delight their loved ones,” commented Kathleen Herrmann, director of mall marketing and business development for Walt Whitman Shops. “This is one of the myriad of ways we are spreading love this season.”

From the love of giving to those who matter, to celebrating love through holiday festivities with family and friends, shoppers at Walt Whitman Shops can join Simon to “Spread Love” and experience the season’s good cheer with the best of holiday shopping and entertainment.

On Black Friday, the first 75 guests to visit the Simon Guest Services will receive a Simon Spread Love tote bag. In addition, Walt Whitman Shops will Surprise and Delight shoppers throughout the day with complimentary water and Hershey Kisses and guests can enjoy Victorian Carolers from 1 to 4 PM.

Throughout the holiday season, shoppers can experience special amenities including package assistance offered by security (inquire at Simon Guest Services), Random Acts of Gifting, Holiday Caroling, Charity Giftwrapping and Make A Wish Foundation Angel program. Families can also participate in Photos with Santa and Hanukkah celebrations.

Highlights of the 2015 Spread Love campaign include cutting edge photography and video, and new-to-market experiences. Simon’s holiday creative celebrates the joy of giving with a kiss. Shot by Inez & Vinoodh, the world’s leading fashion photographer duo, the “Spread Love” campaign - which is now live on www.simon.com - will be seen in print, digital and video throughout the season across multiple platforms including Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Teen Vogue and more.