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Minneapolis-area Premium Outlets Host Back-to-School Celebrations

Kid-friendly Activities Open Free to Public, Aug. 11 and Aug. 17

Twin Cities Premium Outlets and Albertville Premium Outlets host their annual Back-to-School Events this August, offering Minneapolis-area families a fun break from their last-minute back-to-school shopping.

Shoppers can join the fun at Twin Cities Premium Outlets on Saturday, Aug. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. to enjoy live music by local artist Amanda Yang, prize giveaways, arts and crafts with Girl Scouts and more. The first 100 guests will also receive a special complimentary gift. For more information, please visit online or call (763) 497-1911.

Albertville Premium Outlets will host its celebratory back-to-school event on Friday, Aug. 17 from noon to 3 p.m., featuring live DJ music, prize giveaways, face-painting, balloon artists, delicious fare provided by Chili Lime food truck and more. The first 100 guests will also receive a special complimentary gift. For more information, please visit online or call (612) 444-8850.

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Both centers offer special, limited-time deals at popular designer and brand-name outlets for back-to-school shopping, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, adidas, Vera Bradley and more at Twin Cities Premium Outlets and kate spade new york, Converse, Under Amour, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store and more at Albertville Premium Outlets.

About Twin Cities Premium Outlets

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Twin Cities Premium Outlets is conveniently located in the city of Eagan, off Hwy 77 and Hwy 13, approximately 28 minutes south of Minneapolis and 25 minutes southwest of St. Paul. Shopper favorites include adidas, Michael Kors, Nike, Under Armour, Vera Bradley, and more. For more information, call (612) 444-8850, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/twin-cities, or follow the center on Facebook (facebook.com/twincitiespremiumoutlets), Twitter (@tcpremoutlets) and Instagram (@tcpremoutlets).

About Albertville Premium Outlets

Located 30 minutes north of Minneapolis along the I-94 corridor, Albertville Premium Outlets is home to popular brands including kate spade new york, lululemon athletica, The North Face, UGG Australia, Michael Kors, Under Armour, and many others. For more information, call (763) 497-9713, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/albertville, or follow the center on Facebook (facebook.com/albertvillepremiumoutlets), Twitter (@AlbertvillePO) and Instagram (@albertvillepremiumoutlets).

About Simon Premium Outlets®

The global Simon Premium Outlets portfolio offers exceptional brands at extraordinary savings through a diverse mix of luxury, designer and homeware retailers. Our 92 Simon Premium Outlets in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico and South Korea are some of the most iconic and productive shopping destinations for residents and travelers including Woodbury Common (New York City), Orlando Premium Outlets, Desert Hills (Palm Springs), Las Vegas Premium Outlets and Wrentham Village Premium Outlets (Boston). For more information visit premiumoutlets.com or follow Premium Outlets on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

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