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OPERATION SANTA SALUTE Brings Holiday Fun for Military Families!

Saturday December 2 from 10:00am - 9:00pm

Happy Holidays! Below find a list of the participating Westfield Malls nearest you and get the family together for a day of fun and holiday spirit for active Military and Veteran Families!

Westfield Mission Valley, Westfield North County, Westfield Plaza Bonita

Join Westfield Mission Valley, Plaza Bonita or North County for Operation Santa Salute, on Saturday, December 2 – a day of appreciation for our active Military and Veteran Families. On this day, all active Military and Veteran families are invited to visit Santa during regular Santa hours to receive one free 5x7 photo* and a free digital download*

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*(with valid Government issued Military/Veteran ID card, one photo per family only, no purchase necessary, valid only on December 2).

Below are other celebrations at the 3 shopping centers on this day showing support to our local Veterans and Active Military families including:

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Westfield Mission Valley

Santa is located in his workshop between Bath & Body Works & AMC Theaters

12-2pm Letters to Troops and coffee samplings hosted by Starbucks

1-3pm Arts & Crafts hosted by Arts for Learning San Diego, an Affiliate of Young Audiences

3-5pm Holiday Carolers

3-5pm Tasty patriotic samplings from Panera Bread

5:30-7:30pm Gingerbread House for kids hosted by Mint Studio

Military discounts provided by Westfield Mission Valley retailers, including a special 20% off of the entire bill from Ruby's Diner, can be found here: http://bit.ly/2zTNoVO

Westfield Plaza Bonita

Santa is located on Level 1, by John's Incredible Pizza Co.

-For more information, go here: https://www.westfield.com/plazabonita/events/all-events/operation-santa-salute/45672

12:00PM-2:00PM Holiday caroling by Kaleidoscope Carolers

2:00PM-4:00PM Sips by Red Robin

4:30PM-6:30PM Holiday art activity hosted by Arts for Learning San Diego

Find more details, including military discounts provided by Westfield Plaza Bonita retailers here: http://bit.ly/SantaSalutePB

Westfield North County

Santa is located on Level 1, center court

- For more information, go here: https://www.westfield.com/northcounty/events/all-events/operation-santa-salute/45677

10:00AM-12:00PM Holiday art activity hosted by Arts for Learning San Diego, an Affiliate of Young Audiences

12:00PM-2:00PM Holiday caroling by Kaleidoscope Carolers

12:00PM-2:00PM Merchandise display by Allegiance, showcasing the New Allegiance Clothing Patriotic Tee Lineup and Spy Optic. Plus a 20% discount on ALL Allegiance Apparel only in-store December 2-3. Visit their store on Level 3 for a free cinch bag while supplies last (with valid Government issued Military/Veteran ID card). No Purchase necessary.

2:00PM-4:00PM Holiday bites by Auntie Anne's

2:00PM-4:00PM Holiday cards for military/veteran families, presented by Totally Thomas' Toy Depot

Find more details, including military discounts provided by Westfield North County retailers here: http://bit.ly/SantaSaluteNC

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