Kids & Family

'Merry Makers' to Interact With Shoppers at Westfield Hawthorn

If you're out shopping at Westfield Hawthorn Mall over the next few weekends, don't be surprised if a group of festively-dressed people approaches you and offers to carry your bags—or tries to get you dance.

A spokeswoman for Westfield announced that "professionally-trained actors, dressed in elaborate holiday costumes, will surprise and delight customers with unexpected random acts of kindness such as carrying shopping bags, leading dance parties, and playing games of trivia.

"Customers who interact with the Merry Makers have a chance to be rewarded for their participation in the form of special treats that vary from center, such as gift cards," according to the spokeswoman. "The Merry Makers will also come together throughout the day for special song and dance performances that are sure to get shoppers in the holiday spirit."

The Merry Makers are set to be at Westfield Hawthorn at the following times: Dec. 7, 20, 21, and 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec. 12, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Dec. 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.


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