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Family Holiday Activities at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk

December 1, 2016
Looking for holiday events to enjoy with the whole family this season? The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk has it covered, from Christmas tree and grand Chanukah Menorah lightings to riverfront movie screenings and a holiday parade. Here’s a roundup of all holiday events families can enjoy this holiday season at the Riverwalk:
 
1.     Holiday Movies on the Mississippi – In partnership with the Downtown Development District (DDD), Riverwalk will host three outdoor screenings of holiday movie favorites. Free and open to the public, the events will be hosted at Riverwalk’s Spanish Plaza with the movies shown on a 26-foot movie screen. The screenings include popcorn from Popcorn Bistro and Café du Monde will be selling hot chocolate. The first 75 families in attendance each Friday will receive a free fleece blanket, courtesy of the DDD. Featured movies include:

·       Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. – Home Alone
·       Friday, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. – Frozen
·       Friday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. – Elf


2.     Reindeer Run and Romp – On Saturday, Dec. 10, join Rudolph, Santa and friends on Canal Street during the annual holiday fun run for kids. Race participants will receive antlers, a T-shirt and a bag of holiday goodies. After the race, take a “romp” around Riverwalk’s Spanish Plaza and enjoy activities like yoga for kids and parents, pictures with Santa, music, games, crafts and more. Registration opens at 8 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m.


 3.     Chanukah at Riverwalk - In celebration of the first night of Chanukah, Chabad of Louisiana presents the annual Grand Menorah Lighting in Riverwalk’s Spanish Plaza on Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. The free and open-to-the-public event includes live music, a hot latke bar, dreidel house kid’s activity center, face painting and more.

In addition to the seasonal events, customers will enjoy exclusive holiday sales in addition to the regular 25-65% off savings at more than 75 stores! Riverwalk will also offer special, extended shopping hours beginning Dec. 12, when the center will be open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed