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HILLSIDE VILLAGE
IT’S WHERE THE C O M M U N I T Y G AT H E R S BY MEREDITH KNIGHT
ooking to spark your holiday spirit? Plan a trip to Hillside Village in Cedar Hill. During November and December, it’s the holiday gathering place for families with children. Anchored by Dillard’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Barnes & Nobles, Hillside Village offers a vibrant collection of favorite national fashion retailers, dining, and unique amenities that will get you right in the holiday spirit! Always brimming with family fun, Hillside Village really comes alive during the holidays with events that bring our community together, including holiday crafts and holiday music surrounded by seasonal décor. Mark your calendar for the upcoming fun events including the annual Christmas tree lightening, Village Lights, Santa Photos, Santa Paws and Elf Academy. Enjoy ambient live music and carolers while you stroll and shop for everyone on your shopping list. Families won’t want to miss Village Lights festival as Hillside Village kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy hot cocoa, holiday crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and get ready to experience a Winter WOW, Snow Tubing! For the first time at Village Lights, kids can explore the potential of a real snow slide. They will be thrilled to slide down the eight-foot “real” snow slide and while you’re there, take time to make a snow angel, build a snowman, and play in 4000 lbs. of snow! K104 -FM Lady Jade will kick off the festivities at 5:30PM. Throughout the evening, Mrs. Claus combines holiday magic, toys coming to life, and a picture of Santa Claus magically speaking to the children in the Alfie Show. Then, at 7:30 PM, Santa will arrive to flip the switch and illuminate
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