Dayton Mall announces holiday events, shopping deals

Dayton Mall kicks off its schedule for events for the holiday season.

Dayton Mall kicks off its schedule for events for the holiday season.

Dayton Mall kicks off its long list of events and shopping deals for the holiday season on Friday.

The mall, located at 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Road, will usher in the holiday shopping season with the arrival of Santa Claus on Friday. He will arrive at the mall's center court near Macy's to help kick off holiday events, entertainment and opportunities to give back through charity.

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“Dayton Mall is excited to add sparkle and spirit to this year’s holiday shopping traditions,” said David Casper, marketing director at Dayton Mall. “As a leading place for friends and family to shop, dine and spend time together, Dayton Mall is pleased to present a variety of things to do in addition to things to buy.”

Some of the holiday events include:

• The “Santa Village Photo Experience” gives families the opportunity to visit Santa from Nov. 4 to Dec. 24.

• On Nov. 26, children can participate in the holiday ornament painting. Kids will have the opportunity to decorate a free gingerbread man ceramic ornament.

• The “Dance Along Holiday Ballet” brings in trained ballet dancers who will teach families how to twirl and leap. The mall will provide tutus, tiaras and magic wands, and the event goes from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 3.

• Enjoy holiday classics and jazz music during a festive concert on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.

The full list of events is available on the mall's website. Dayton Mall has more than 150 shops, including Macy's, Elder-Beerman, JCPenny, and Dick's Sporting Goods.

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