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Winter Wonderland: Carousel, Skating, Trains and More, oh my!

Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Mercer Island

By Redmond Town Center - Sponsored Content December 15, 2016
Take the family out for a full day of holiday festivities, horse rides, Santa Claus, and shopping at Redmond Town Center.  These holiday activities are geared for kids and the young at heart!  An exhilarating covered, synthetic skating rink, a holiday express train with tours around the property, and the horse carousel will keep your kids busy and smiling. In addition, a visit and photos with Santa will keep you energized and in the holiday spirit.

Hyatt House Horse Carousel
MALL HOURS Friday, November 25 — January 1, 2017
$4 per person suggested donation (cash or check only)
Proceeds benefitting Hopelink, and generously sponsored by Hyatt House on Bear Creek Parkway. 


Holiday Train
Take a spirited train ride through the property! 
$4 per rider (credit or cash)
*Train engineer break is from 3–4 PM
TRAIN HOURS WEEKDAYS:   
Thursday, Dec. 15 - Friday, Dec. 23 Noon–8 pm 
Saturday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 10 am–4 pm 
Sunday, Dec. 25 (Christmas) CLOSED
Monday, Dec. 26 – Friday, Dec. 30 Noon-8 pm
Saturday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) Noon-6 pm 
Sunday, Jan. 1 Noon-8 pm
TRAIN HOURS WEEKENDS:   
Friday, Nov 25 - Sunday, Nov 27 Noon–8 pm 
Friday, Dec. 2 - Sunday, Dec 4 Noon–8 pm 
Friday, Dec. 9 - Sunday, Dec. 11 Noon–8 pm 


Synthetic Skating Rink (Covered for rain & shine enjoyment!)
Take a twirl now thru January 1, 2017
$7 per session (ages 5+): Includes skates or bring your own. (credit/debit card only)
SKATING RINK HOURS: 
Black Friday, November 25 - 10 am–8pm
November 26 through December 16 (Schools in Session): 
Mon-Fri: 3pm–8pm 
Saturdays: 10am–8pm 
Sundays: 11am–7pm
December 16 through January 1, 2017 (School Breaks): 
Mon-Fri: 10am–8pm 
Saturdays: 10am–8pm 
Sundays: 11am–7pm
Sunday, Dec. 25 (Christmas) CLOSED


Santa's Workshop and Photos 
Santa arrives at 8 a.m. on Black Friday, November 25 to his newly redecorated workshop! 
SANTA HOURS: http://www.santaphotos.com/locations/redmond-town-center/
Mondays - Pet photo days - bring your furry family member to visit Santa and create a memory that will be treasured forever. 
Wednesdays - Need a little extra time with Santa? Stop by on Wednesday, November 30 or Wednesday, December 7.
Pricing and packages: http://www.santaphotos.com/contact-us/pricing/

Stripes the Sneaky Candy Cane
Redmond Town Center Security are looking for the sneaky candy cane, who goes by "Stripes". Find him each week on a new merchant window, report his whereabouts to Guest Services/Security (located behind Starbucks) to win a prize. If Security is out on patrols, call the number on the door so we know you found him and want to claim your reward!

Springfree Trampoline & Pop-up Shop
Jump for joy on the Springfree Trampoline this November and December. 
Their pop-up shop will be open during the hours below along with additional times listed at their pop-up shop. 
November 1 thru January 1, 2017
Thursdays & Fridays 4-8pm 
Sat & Sun 12-4pm 
 
Winter Wonderland Specials:
Sundays Seahawks Sundays – 50% off skating rink admission with your jersey 
Mondays Pet Photo Days
Tuesdays 10 a.m. Storytime with Santa at the Fireplace
Wednesdays Wintery Wednesdays (two for one skating rink admission) 
Thursdays 10 a.m. Storytime with a Princess at The Painted Palace
Fridays Stripes the sneaky candy cane changed locations! Find him on merchant windows, and report his whereabouts to Security for a reward!

For a full list of Winter Wonderland activities, click here.

Redmond Town Center is located at 7525 166th Avenue Northeast, Redmond, WA 98052.

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