Silver Sands welcomes the holidays
Silver Sands Factory Stores is wrapping up its 15th anniversary year with several holiday events for the entire family and to thank the local community for its support and patronage over the past 15 years, Silver Sands has produced its largest holiday event yet - Holiday Lights in Concert.
The focal point is the massive 42-foot Christmas tree and 10 crepe myrtles adorned with 70,000 red, white and green LED lights that are choreographed to holiday song favorites. The show runs nightly through the first of the year in the Courtyard in front of Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH from 5 -9 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
In addition, Silver Sands added two exciting new retailers and three nationally-recognized restaurants as new amenities and options for shoppers this year. Sony Factory Outlet and Michael Kors are now open as well as Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Cheeseburger In Paradise and Panera Bread.
Silver Sands opens at 8 a.m. on Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24, with thousands of shoppers are expected to visit the nation’s largest designer outlet center on the biggest shopping day of the year.
Many stores are opening as early as midnight and 4 a.m. In addition, San Gelato Café and Cheeseburger In Paradise are opening at 6 a.m. for breakfast and Panera Bread at 6:30 a.m. this Friday. In addition to serving its nightly dinners, Carrabba’s Italian Grill will be opening at noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a special lunch. For a complete listing of stores and restaurants opening early, please visit the events page at www.silversandsoutlet.com.
The holiday celebration continues as Santa Claus flies into Silver Sands on Saturday, December 1 at noon via Sacred Heart Hospital’s AirHeart helicopter! All children under eight years old are invited to dress up in festive holiday costumes and join in the Santa Parade. Following the parade will be snacks, photo opportunities with Santa and a costume contest featuring great prizes. All proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast.
Charity gift-wrap is also now open at Silver Sands next to Kitchen Collection in the east part of the center. Benefiting Sinfonia Gulf Coast, charity gift wrap is open November 19 - December 1 from Noon- 6 p.m. and December 2 - December 24 .
Prices begin at $5, depending on size and quantity. There will be several designs from which to choose, as well as the option to use gift bags.
All shoppers are encouraged to help a child have a brighter holiday by visiting the
“Families First Angel Tree” located at charity gift wrap. A description of each child and gift suggestions are now available, and wrapped gifts must be returned to charity gift wrap, no later than Friday, December 14.
For all those last-minute shoppers, Silver Sands will be open on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but will be closed on Christmas Day. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, and on New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Regular store hours are Mon -Sat 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m