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Kids & Family

Minneapolis Premium Outlets Host Back-to-School Celebrations

Popular Shopping Centers Offer Kid-friendly Activities and Giveaways Free to Public, Aug. 10 and Aug. 16

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

Happening on Saturday, Aug. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. at Twin Cities Premium Outlets and on Friday, Aug. 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at Albertville Premium Outlets, shoppers can enjoy live music entertainment from Kidsdance DJ, giveaways including water bottles, sunglasses, gift cards and more, in addition to enter-to-win drawings for backpacks and back-to-school necessities.

Both centers will offer special, limited-time deals at popular designer and brand-name outlets for the perfect school-year wardrobe. Participating retailers include Eddie Bauer Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Under Amour, Vera Bradley, LOFT Outlet, adidas Factory Store and American Eagle Outfitters at Twin Cities Premium Outlets and American Eagle Outfitters, Columbia Factory Store, The North Face, kate spade new york, Aeropostale and lululemon at Albertville Premium Outlets, among many other favorite retailers.

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About Simon
Simon is a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe, and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

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).

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About Twin Cities Premium Outlets
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, kate spade new york 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).

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