Don’t forget about North Grand Mall for your holiday needs this holiday season and entertainment. There are many great new stores offering you new products, as well as great gift ideas, if you just can’t think of something for that certain someone. There are also many special events exclusively for the holidays. Make sure to check them out and get into that holiday mood.

Holiday Giving Tree

Nov. 12 to Dec. 16

Sponsored by Youth and Shelter Services, KASI 1430 and North Grand Mall. Shoppers can pick an angel ornament from the tree located between Vista Vision and Sports Page that lists a specific need for a local family or child. Donations can be dropped off at the mall customer service center. Gifts will be wrapped and delivered to local families before Christmas.

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 8 at 9 a.m.

Imagine the delight on a child’s face as they share this special time with the jolly old elf himself! Children are invited to enjoy a continental breakfast, story time, crafts and fun. Breakfast includes milk and juice provided by Anderson Erickson Dairy, fresh fruit, muffins and cinnamon-sugar pretzel bites. Each child will receive a goodie bag including a coupon for photos with Santa. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration begins Nov. 12 and ends Dec. 6, while space is available. Free for children 10 and under, $5 for ages 11-plus (if eating breakfast). Register at the customer service center (call 232-3679 or e-mail [email protected]). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Photos with Santa will be available immediately following breakfast.

Toys for Tots

Nov. 14 to Dec. 13

North Grand Mall is an official drop-off site for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Donate a new, unwrapped toy at the collection boxes located near Center Court and the mall customer service center. Toys will be donated to underprivileged children.

Gift Wrap Station

Nov. 23 to Dec. 24

The American Business Women’s Association and American Society of Women Accountants provide gift-wrapping services. Shoppers may have gifts wrapped for a small fee. Proceeds support scholarships for local students. The gift-wrap station is located next to the customer service center.

Snow Dough

Nov. 23 to Dec. 24

It’s snowing inside the mall! Beginning Nov. 23, and running through Dec. 24, a $100 North Grand Mall gift card will given away each day! Register near Center Court for your chance to win. One winner drawn daily.

Holiday Entertainment Stage

Local entertainers share their talents and the holiday spirit throughout the season at the KASI 1430 Holiday Entertainment Stage located in JCPenney Court.