Vista Ridge Mall to open Thanksgiving Day, November 27 from 6 p.m. to midnight; re-open Black Friday, November 28 at 7 a.m.

• On Thanksgiving Day, register to win gift cards •

• On Black Friday, submit receipts totaling $200 or more for a $20 gift card,* while supplies last •

• More giveaways from 94.9 KLTY from 7 to 9 a.m. on Black Friday •

Lewisville, Texas (November 17, 2014) ~ Vista Ridge Mall will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, November 27 and remain open for shoppers until 12 midnight**. On Black Friday, November 28, the shopping center will re-open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. Along with retailers brimming with irresistible sales and discounts, shoppers enjoy a variety of shopping extras, courtesy of Vista Ridge Mall.

It all starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, when stores at Vista Ridge Mall will be open and registration for gift cards will begin. Shoppers simply stop at the registration table on the lower level in Center Court to register to win a $250 gift card from one of the retailers at the center. Drawings will be held at 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 27. Winners will be notified by email and also be posted at www.vistaridgemall.com, www.facebook.com/VistaRidgeMall or on twitter at @vistaridgemall.

The holiday season begins with his arrival at Collin Creek Mall Friday, November 21

Plano, Texas (November 17, 2014) Collin Creek Mall is brimming with the excitement of the season when on Friday, November 21, Santa Claus arrives at the shopping center. The halls will be decked with lights and decorations, the mood will be merry and Santa will be ready and waiting for visitors in his Snowy Wonderland on the lower level near JCPenney.

Santa will be at Collin Creek Mall beginning Friday, November 21 at 10 a.m. Little fans can come and sit on his lap and share some holiday wishes and dreams. As well, Santa’s crew of elves will be available to take photos to capture the special moment. Visitors are advised to check www.collincreekmall.com  as Santa does have to take breaks to feed his reindeer and check in with Mrs. Claus. Photo prices begin at $22.99.

There’s more merriment with Santa, too. Along with visits, guests are invited to stop in and enjoy these activities:

• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT COLLIN CREEK MALL. Little guests are invited to stop by and enjoy breakfast, courtesy of Collin Creek Mall, and a casual visit with Santa. The party is planned for Saturday, December 6 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the Food Court on the upper level. Along with breakfast, Santa’s guests will be treated to Holiday on Strings, a special marionette presented by The Dallas Puppet Theater. The show is fresh and entertaining for every age, featuring all sorts of holiday puppet characters. There is no charge to attend and reservations are not needed.

PET NIGHT WITH SANTA. Here’s a fun Sunday evening activity: cats and dogs can gather their families and friends and come visit Santa Claus – and have a picture taken of the whole group! It’s a one-night only exclusive on Sunday, December 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., after mall hours. Photo prices begin at $22.99. Find Santa on the lower level in the JCPenney Court. Pet owners are asked to enter with pets at Entrances #3 or #4, on the lower level. Cats and dogs on a leash or in an appropriate carrier only, please. Animals, other than those servicing the disabled, are not allowed in the shopping center other than during special pet events.