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(Gift) wrap up your shopping early this year 🎁

November 8, 2022 • 
North Hills
Two neatly wrapped gifts underneath the Christmas tree.

Shop + stroll your way through a shopping wonderland, complete with a host of holiday activities.

Photo provided by North Hills

Have you made your list and checked it twice? Enjoy holiday shopping (and free hot chocolate) at North Hills’ Holiday Shop and Stroll event on Sat., Nov. 19 from noon-4 p.m. Bonus: Spend $150 to receive a free $25 gift card.

Stay after for a magical Tree Lighting Celebration, featuring a live band, kids activities, a vendor village + food trucks — plus a visit from Santa as the 41-ft. Christmas tree is lit amid holiday music. 🎄

Shop, stroll, sip + see Santa.*

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