Santa Weekend at Quaker Bridge Mall

Quaker Bridge Mall will host a Santa Weekend from Saturday, December 7 to Sunday, December 8 with two festive and unique holiday events.

Kicking off the events on December 7 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. will be Breakfast with Santa at Brio Tuscan Grille with crafts, entertainment and a special appearance by Santa for a cozy meal with families. Participants must make reservations for the Breakfast with Santa event by calling Brio Tuscan Grille at (609) 799-3169.

Following on December 8 from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. will be Caring Santa, a special event dedicated to families that have children with special needs, providing a subdued environment to visit the Santa Photo Experience.

Simon Property Group’s Caring Santa program began in 2010 in partnership with AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community, to take steps to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for the children’s magical visit with Santa. The environment is likely to include:

• Turning off in-mall music, stopping escalators located near the Santa set, dimming the lights and shutting down fountains during the event.
• Eliminating queue lines through the use of a numbering system whereby guests approach the set when their number is called.
• Special activities and stories geared toward the needs of the child during the ‘wait’ period to help the child understand what activities will occur during the visit.

Shoppers are encouraged to RSVP for the Caring Santa event by visiting www.caringsanta.com.

“In addition to providing our customers with fantastic holiday shopping options, we are equally thrilled to be able to host such special and memorable programs as Caring Santa,” said Marian Kapp, Director of Mall Marketing. “The Caring Santa program brings a lot of joy to children with special needs and to see that happen at our mall is truly an honor.”

For more information, please visit www.quakerbridgemall.com.