Hillcrest Welcomes Santa to Centre Court November 16 - .@Shop_Hillcrest

Hillcrest Welcomes Santa to Centre Court November 16

Santa arrives at Hillcrest’s Centre Court on November 16, bringing back in-demand programming like Pet Night with Santa and Sensitive Santa. New activations include Ugly Sweater Night and Jingle Jammies Bedtime Stories with Santa in partnership with Old Navy.

Hillcrest is continuing to accept donations for Sandgate Women's Shelter, focusing on new winter clothing and jackets for women, children and teens. Donations are being accepted at Hillcrest’s Guest Experience lounge. The campaign follows Hillcrest's successful fall donation drive collecting new household items, clothing, shoes and toiletries valued at over $15,000. 

Hillcrest is welcoming new retailers and holiday activations this season. The centre recently welcomed HomeSense/Marshalls, West Coast Kids, honey, Carbon and Old Navy and will soon open Indigo. Hillcrest is also introducing a Lindt pop-up just in time for the holidays. From November 22 to December 22, visitors can purchase fresh-cut Christmas trees at Hillcrest’s annual Christmas Tree Market located in its southwest lot.

“With our newly expanded retail roster and family-friendly amenities, visitors can shop stress-free this holiday season” says Lisa Resnic, Marketing Director and Specialty Leasing, Hillcrest. “Hillcrest has transformed into a one-stop shop destination and an exciting place for kids to experience the holidays.”

Hillcrest is introducing Insta-worthy holiday décor including oversized JOY letters, a 20 ft. Christmas tree in Centre Court and a new snug-seating Christmas tree allowing visitors to sit inside the tree for holiday photo ops. Hillcrest is celebrating Black Thursday, Black Friday and Hanukkah with Gift Card Promotions.

Holiday shopping is set with the opening of Hillcrest’s north wing, complementing its south wing which opened in 2016. New family-friendly amenities like parent-designated parking spaces, complimentary diaper kits and a baby bottle warming service are making Hillcrest a complete destination for family holiday shopping.

SANTA’S ARRIVAL AND HOURS Santa arrives to Hillcrest’s Santa Set in Centre Court on November 16 for guests to come say hi and take a photo. November 16 – 23: Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.   November 24 – December 23: Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m.  – 8 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.   Christmas Eve, December 24: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

GIFT CARD PROMOTIONS   Black Thursday and Black Friday Gift Card Promotion On Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 visitors who purchase a minimum of $500 in Hillcrest gift cards will receive an extra 10% on top. Restrictions apply.   Hanukkah Gift Card Promotion From December 2 – 10, visitors who purchase a minimum of $360 in Hillcrest gift cards will receive an extra 5% on top. Restrictions apply.

SANTA SET PROGRAMMING    Pet Night with Santa Pet Night with Santa will take place inside Hillcrest on November 19, 20, 22, 26, and 28 between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Guests can bring their pets with paws (only) to take a photo with Santa.   Sensitive Santa Hillcrest and Autism Ontario’s York Region Chapter is hosting Sensitive Santa in support of children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder). Lights will be lowered and other stimuli subdued to make a more comfortable, enjoyable atmosphere for children and parents. Due to high demand, this event sold out within 40 minutes. Visit http://www.autismontario.com/york for more information.   Ugly Sweater Night Hillcrest is welcoming the whole family to celebrate Ugly Sweater Night on December 7 and 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. by taking ‘ugly-sweater’ photos with Santa.   Jingle Jammies Bedtime Stories with Santa – in partnership with Old Navy Hillcrest and newly opened Old Navy are hosting Jingle Jammies Bedtime Stories with Santa on December 5 and 12 from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Santa will be reading bedtime stories to little ones in Centre Court, and children are encouraged to participate by wearing pyjamas. The entry fee per child is $5 with proceeds being donated to Sandgate Women’s Shelter. Those who show a receipt for pyjamas purchased at Hillcrest’s Old Navy will gain access to the event for free.

TREE MARKET Christmas Tree Market The Hillcrest tradition continues with its annual Chistmas tree market located in the southwest lot. Visitors can purchase fresh-cut Christmas trees from November 22 to December 22 (while quantities last) supplied by Marchildon Trees.

HOLIDAY HOURS   Black Thursday, November 22: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Black Friday, November 23: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.   Holiday hours (starting November 24): Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.   Christmas Eve, December 24: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Christmas Day, December 25: CLOSED Boxing Day, December 26: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. December 27-29: 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. December 30: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve, December 31: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. New Year’s Day, January 1: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Regular hours resume (January 2):  Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.