WEST BURlINGTON, IA. Nov. 10, 2015 — It’s a picture for the memory book when the West Burlington Fire Department delivers Santa by fire truck to the Westland Mall on Friday, Nov. 20. Pajama clad tots, firefighters in full gear and Santa suited up in red.
Santa and his firefighting buddies will arrive at the south mall entrance, then greet children from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at his Wilderness Lodge in the mall’s center court.
Santa will join the kids for juice and cookies, and pass out crayons and coloring books for children ages three and older, and antler headbands to kids of all ages. Young visitors also can enjoy Santa reading holiday stories.
Story times are 4:15 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Budding artists can opt for crayons and coloring pages to create whimsical holiday scenes while waiting for story time.
While visiting Santa is free, professional, state-of-the-art digital photography packages are available to capture Santa visitation moments that will be treasured for years to come. All photos are viewable immediately and photo packages are available.
Santa will remain in residence at Westland Mall until December 24.
For more information about Westland Mall’s extended holiday hours, Santa’s hours and events, visit www.westlandmall.net or call (319) 753-2891.
Westland Mall, located at 550 South Gear Avenue, West Burlington, is home to Younkers, Marshalls, Westland Theatre and a broad variety of stores and services. The shopping center’s newest retailers include Book World and Gliks.
Westland Mall supports the community with multiple programs throughout the year including: Back to School giveaways; Day of the Child; Salvation Army Angel Tree; Toys for Tots Semi of Love; and Kids Against Hunger holiday gift wrap.
The regional mall is owned and managed by GK Development, Inc.
