Mall of America’s annual holiday festivities will soon be in full-swing, with decorations planned to be unveiled next week and extended shopping hours to begin after Black Friday.
The mall has announced holiday lights will begin shining on Friday, Nov. 11 and more of the Mall of America’s iconic holiday decorations will follow towards the end of the month, including:
- Two 44-foot tall Christmas trees in the Huntington Bank Rotunda to be installed starting on Monday, Nov. 21.
- Seven 11-foot tall nutcrackers at the north entrance.
- Hanging oversized ornaments weighing 200-300 pounds each.
- Around 500 decorative trees and 3,500 poinsettias.
Where to meet Santa at the mall:
Candy Cane Institute: November 25 – December 24
The Santa Experience: November 19 – December 24
Beginning November 2, guests can schedule an appointment to visit with Santa in an intimate setting. Visit www.thesantaexperiencemn.com to book an appointment.
Black Friday shopping & holiday hours:
- Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
- Black Friday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Sunday, December 18 the Mall will be open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Monday - Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.