Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is welcoming back the holiday season with family-friendly activities, fundraising events and shopping deals with the hottest brands.
“Fashion Outlets is working with various partners to help make the holiday season festive for our Western New York community,” said Susie Swiatkowski, marketing manager. “In addition to our charitable and family activities, our mall features more than 120 outlet brands, many that are unique in our area.”
Santa Claus returns to the Fashion Outlets for holiday photos Friday through Christmas Eve. Guests are encouraged to prebook their visit at FashionOutletsNiagara.com/SantaPhotos .
Other holiday activities include:
• Doughnuts With Santa, a charity event for families with young children, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday inside the food court. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person, benefitting the Niagara Falls Firefighters Christmas Toy Fund. Space is limited to 100 guests, while supplies last. The event is sponsored by Dunkin’.
• Santa Cares, an inclusive, sensory-friendly visit with Santa specifically designed for families with special needs, will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Reservations are recommended by visiting www.fashionoutletsniagara.com/Events/SantaCares2023
• Pet nights, owners may bring their furry friends to take photos with Santa — Dec. 5, 12 and 19, from 4 to 7 p.m.
• Holiday Music Showcases, featuring music by the Lew-Port String Ensemble, on Dec. 7 and 14, from 6 to 7 p.m.; and the Niagara Falls High School Chorus on Dec. 20, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
In addition, the Fashion Outlets is partnering with the Salvation Army to host its Angel Tree, running now through Dec. 15. Guests can “adopt” a child by taking a tag off the tree in the mall’s Center Court area, and purchase what is on their wish list.
The mall is also partnering with Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier to host the Holiday Hope Donation Drive, collecting winter clothing, toys, non-perishible food items and more, through Dec. 15. Donations may be dropped off at the Coach store, closest to Entrance 1.
For more information on all these activities, visit fashionoutletsniagara.com/events.