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Halloween Fun
October 18, 2014 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
‘Bully Free Zone’ App Released by Captain McFinn also available
The Shops at Montebello will offer Los Angeles–area children a safe place to take part in Halloween activities as the Simon Kidgits Club® presents its annual Halloween event on Saturday, October 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Center Court.
“The Shops at Montebello is the perfect place for families looking for Halloween entertainment in a fun, safe community environment,” said Marida Petitjean, Director of Marketing and Business Development at The Shops at Montebello. “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 The Shops at MontebelloHalloween Kidgits 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.
The Shops at Montebello’s KIdgits Halloween event will have several activity stations and games for children to enjoy, including a spooktacular costume contest for all the little ghouls, goblins and boo’tiful princesses in attendance.
The top three costumes will receive a Halloween-themed gift basket filled with candy, treats and prizes. In addition to the basket, first place will receive four tickets to Knott’s Berry Farm, while second place will take home a $40 Gymboree Gift Card.
The first 200 children in attendance at the Halloween Kidgits event will be invited to decorate and take home their very own pumpkins. Radio Disney will provide fun decorations such as pipe cleaners, stickers and markers, in addition to providing entertainment and prize giveaways.
The Shops at Montebello will also host a Trick-or-Treat with participating retailers on Halloween night, Friday, October 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.The center will be giving away large size candy bars, one per person, while supplies last.
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/.
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About The Shops at Montebello
The Shops at Montebello is a modern indoor super regional shopping center featuring four department stores and more than 160 shops, eateries, and restaurants—remaining the leader for shopping in the San Gabriel Valley. The Shops at Montebello is home to Macy’s, jcpenney, Forever 21, Coach, G by Guess and more, with dining options such as BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery, Hikari Sushi, Marie Callender’s and Olive Garden. The Shops at Montebello serves communities in San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles including Montebello, Monterey Park, and Rosemead. With its modernized look and feel, The Shops at Montebello strives to provide the best shopping experience with its retailer and dining selections for the entire family. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit http://www.simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-montebello or call 323-722-8454.
About Simon
Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit simon.com.
About Captain McFinn
Captain McFinn and Friends is a children’s property that promotes social and emotional development in children ages 3-5. Through live virtual playdates, online games, ground-breaking apps, and resources for parents and teachers, Captain McFinn and Friends hopes to help children and their parents stand up against bullying and learn to take responsibility for their actions.
