Celebrate the magic of the holiday season as the mall debuts its inaugural Wheaton Wonderland event featuring holiday crafts and activities, theatrical performers, Santa’s arrival, live musical performances, pet photo parties and other festive family fun all month long
Westfield Wheaton Mall invites the Wheaton community to get into the holiday spirit with its first-ever Wheaton Wonderland event on Saturday, December 2 from 12pm to 5pm in Macy’s Lower Court. The whimsical pop-up craft market will transport visitors into an immersive winter wonderland experience, boasting theatrical performers, stilt walkers, and princesses, all against the backdrop of an enchanting frosted village. Pose for a caricature artist on-site or take holiday photos in front of the picture-perfect décor featuring street lamps, trees, and snow. A live DJ will amplify the cheer while Mrs. Claus herself carefully oversees a rotation of festive craft stations. Visitors can create homemade ornaments, gingerbread snowflakes, snowmen, houses, wearable holiday hats, holiday greeting cards and more. Complimentary hot cocoa will keep mall patrons warm while supplies last. Due to limited capacity, advance sign-up is required here where guests can reserve their spot in the wintry fun.
“Wheaton Wonderland is our headline event to kick off the holiday season and bring friends, families, and the community together to celebrate,” says Westfield Wheaton Marketing Manager, Michael Lado. “Between visits with Santa, holiday crafts, live entertainment, and the festive decor, there is something for everyone to enjoy during this special time. We look forward to spreading the magic and bringing joy to all who visit Westfield Wheaton this winter.” Additional December-long family-friendly activations include a lineup that kicks off with Santa’s arrival and culminates with a string ensemble concert. A full program of event highlights at the mall this season include:
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Santa’s arrival on Saturday, November 30. Jolly Old St. Nick will take up residence daily in Macy’s Lower Court and will be available for visits and photos through Christmas Eve on Sunday, December 24.Santa has a robust schedule bringing the holiday cheer, but his hours change daily! To stay up to date with his calendar, visit the link here.
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Wheaton Wonderland on Saturday, December 2 from 12pm to 5pm. Details above!
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Santa Cares on Sunday, December 3 from 9:30am to 10:30am [arrive entrance 6 then over to Macy’s Lower court with Santa] In partnership with Autism Speaks on International Persons of Disabilities Day, this inclusive, sensory-friendly event provides a quiet environment with dimmed lights and no music for children with autism and their families to experience photo opportunities with Santa.Tables with sensory toys, crayons and coloring pages will be available for guests as they wait for their photo moments. Registration for the event is free and can be found here.
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Holiday Orchestras:
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Saturday, December 9 from 3:30pm to 7pm in Entrance 6 next to 5 below. The National String Symphonia will deck the halls of the mall with elegant live classical music. Shoppers can expect to hear engaging classical tunes to elevate their holiday shopping experience.
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Hixter String Ensemble on Monday, December 18 from 6pm to 7:30pm. The community youth string ensemble returns for the third year in a row to entertain visitors during a live holiday performance near Costco.
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Pet Photo Parties every Monday from 4pm to 7pm [at Macy’s Lower Court with Santa] Pets are welcome every Monday throughout the month of December for merry photo opportunities with Santa. It’s a chance to bring furry friends and capture holiday memories. Registration can be found here.
For more details and reservations, visit www.westfield.com/wheaton. Follow Westfield Montgomery on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all of their holiday happenings.