Indian Mound Mall in Heath, Ohio, hosts KidX Club and other fun family-friendly events throughout the year, and they’re all FREE! If you live in or near Licking County, these events are a great way to spend a couple of hours!
Seasonal fun at Indian Mound Mall
Ladies Night Out Holiday Sip N Shop
Friday, November 19 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the Food Court
Grab your best friend and get ready to enjoy a girls’ night out. Registered attendees will enjoy complimentary swag bags filled with goodies and coupons. We’ll be serving free mocktails and light refreshments while creating a free wreath or centerpiece. Sign up for door prizes and be the lucky winner of Maurice’s gift cards, AMC movie passes, gift baskets and more!
Christmas music will be playing while you browse local vendors and taking advantage of special deals at participating stores, like 50% off eyebrow threading at Ritaz during the event.
Must be 18 years or older. The event is free but there are only 50 spots to make a wreath or centerpiece. Register here. Vendor opportunities call 740-522-3942 ext.7025
Holiday Shopping at The Market
November 26 – November 27 from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Support the Small Home Based Businesses and shop local vendors providing accessories, food, home-décor, make-up ,nail products, crafts, pet items, clothing, jewelry, and more at The Market.
Santa’s Arrival
Saturday, November 27 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We are rolling out the red carpet, because Santa’s on his sleigh and making his way to Indian Mound Mall. Kick off the holiday season with Santa’s Arrival at 11:00am at the A entrance near Massey’s Pizza. Wave to Santa as he arrives on a cool vehicle, and then walk him down to his new Santa Set next to Dunkin’s Diamonds and Gold.
Afterwards, stop by Weathervane Popcorn to find the “Elf on the Shelf”! Kids will get a sweet treat if they can find him.
Photos with Santa
November 26 – December 23 from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in front of Dunkin’s Diamonds and Gold
Join us at Indian Mound Mall for our Santa Experience. Santa will be in front of Dunkin’s Diamonds and Gold from Nov. 25th through Dec. 24th for the Santa Experience. Save time this holiday season and reserve your photo time slot in advance. Click here to make a reservation. Walk-ins welcome.
Santa Hours:
Nov. 26th 12pm-7pm
Nov. 27th 11am-7pm
Nov. 28th 12pm-6pm
Nov. 29th-Dec. 1 -2pm-7pm
Dec. 2nd-4th 10am-8pm
Dec. 5th 11am-7pm
Dec. 6th-8th 2pm-7pm
Dec. 9th-11 10am-8pm
Dec. 12th 11am-7pm
Dec. 13th-18th 10am-8pm
Dec. 19th 11am-7pm
Dec. 20th-23rd 10am-8pm
Dec. 24 9am-4pm
Hand sanitizing stations at the entrance and exit of all sets • Plexi barrier at cash wrap • Cleaning to take place every evening or morning prior to opening
Santa breaks are 1:00pm-2:00pm, 5:00pm-5:45pm. Sundays 3-4pm and Christmas Eve 1-2pm.
Sensitive Santa
Sunday, December 12 from 9 – 10:30 am
A thoughtful and sensory-friendly Santa experience for children and their families for those living with sensory challenges. Take part in specially curated activities in a calm holiday environment before the hustle and bustle of regular property hours.
Register to meet Sensitive Santa and create magical moments for the whole family. Crafts, snacks, games, goody bag and a visit with Santa are complimentary, but photo packages will be available for those interested in taking home a memento of this special event.
Afterwards, AMC Theater will be having a special sensitive showing of a movie. AMC Theatres has come up with a way for those living with an autism spectrum disorder to enjoy a trip to the movies. AMC Sensory Friendly Films are geared towards enjoying an outing to the theatre in a safe and accepting environment. Tickets available on their website or at the door.
Sponsored by Licking County Developmental Disabilities and Boundless who are now offering primary dental, and behavorial healthcare. To attend this special event you will need to register on Eventbrite.com.
Paws and Claus Pet Photos with Santa
Monday, December 13 from 6-8 pm
Take your cat or dog to Indian Mound Mall for a dose of holiday cuteness at Paws & Claus! Mix and mingle with other pet lovers while your furry friend takes a paw-satively adorable photo with Santa. More details here.
Pet Photo Guidelines
– All pets must be on a leash, in a pet carrier, or held by owner at all times. In accordance with the Indian Mound Mall Code of Conduct, pets must be taken directly to and from Santa.
– Pet owners must have complete control of their animals and will be responsible for their pet’s behavior while on property.
– Aggressive or dangerous animals are not permitted. Domestic animals only.
– Pet owners will be responsible for immediately cleaning up any “messes“.
– All animals must be current on all vaccinations.
– Santa’s set staff, mall management and security has the discretion to turn away any animal that does not fit the guidelines listed above, or any animal that appears to be aggressive toward people or other animals.
Breakfast with Santa with OX-B’s
December 4, 11, 18, 2021 in the food court. $12 adults, $5 kids
Indian Mound Mall and OX-B’s will be hosting three special curated Breakfasts with Santa for families this holiday season with fun entertainment, free gift, goodie bags, crafts and games and more!
Breakfast options are:
Chicken and Waffles / OJ
Original Breakfast / Hash Browns / OJ
Breakfast Burrito / Hash Browns / OJ
December 4:
Free Christmas themed plate (to put out for Santa Christmas Eve)!
Christmas Gingerbread Craft
Christmas Bingo
Caricature Artist
Free entry for OX-B’ ˢ Gift Cards
December 11:
Personalized Christmas Stocking
Christmas Bingo
Snowman Snow globe Craft
Elves-Silver & Belle for Entertainment
Snowball fight with elves
Live music by Granville Choir
Free entry for OX-B’ ˢ Gift Cards
December 18:
Snowman Paddle and Ball Gift
Christmas Bingo
Christmas Sticker Craft
Elves-Silver & Belle for Entertainment
Snowball fight with elves
Live Music by Barefoot McCoy
Free entry for OX-B’ ˢ Gift Cards
Sign up via Eventbrite to ensure space; walk-ins available if space remains.
KIDX Cookies & Claus at Indian Mound Mall
Wednesday, December 8 from 6-8 pm at Altitude Trampoline Park
Bring your kids out to eXpereince craft and cookie decorating with a surprise characters for the little ones. Your kiddos will love making Christmas cards, Christmas tags, Winter stickers scenes, and frosting cookies. Supplies are all free! Bounce back coupon will be given out by Altitude Trampoline Park. Details here.
Indian Mound Mall’s KidX Club® offers free activities for members and their families and friends to eXplore new ideas, eXperience exciting activities, and eXcel through learning!
Wake up Santa!
Monday, December 20 from 9:30 -10 am in the Play Area
Kids can wear their pajamas and help wake up Santa. Meet up & go on a scavenger hunt together around the mall to find Santa and wake him up with two of Santa’s elves.
He might be asleep in the Lounge, AMC theater seats, or in a comfy chair somewhere…come along with us to look for him. After we find him we will create crafts and have refreshments at our sponsors Altitude Trampoline Park. Details here.
Stay tuned for more events added through the year! Check out the website for more details.
Indian Mound Mall
771 South 30th Street
Heath, Ohio
(740) 522-6620
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KIDX Events
KidX Club® fuels curiosity and inspires children ages 4-11 to learn, grow and explore the world around them. In the KidX Club®, “X” marks the spot for free activities for members and their families and friends to eXplore new ideas, eXperience exciting activities, and eXcel through learning!
Saturday, September 18: KIDX TOUCH A TRUCK
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM parking lot in front of Altitude Trampoline Park
This family friendly event allows kids the opportunity to safely see touch and explore trucks, cars and machinery. We’ll have emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and more!
The Licking County Health Department will be providing bike helmets to children, while supplies last.
Flannel Fest: Saturday, October 2
10 AM – 2 PM In the Food Court inside the Town Center
Grab your best flannel shirt and join us for our most anticipated event of the year, Flannel Fest 2021!
Fall is all about pumpkins, crisp mornings, bright colored leaves, and apple bobbing. Celebrate everything fall at Indian Mound Mall! Enjoy a delicious Lumberjack breakfast at OX-B’s at 10am-12pm! A portion of the ticket prices will go to the Ronald McDonald house.
Families will enjoy pumpkin painting, inflatable ax throwing competitions, mustache and beard contest, cornhole, live music, photo station, food and a fun Kids Zone from 11am-2pm. Kids will have fun jumping in the bounce houses, getting their pictures with Snoopy and the Great Pumpkin, face painting, playing games, making crafts and receiving free swag items.
- 10am12pm Lumberjack breakfast
- 11am-2pm-fall family festivities
- 12pm-Mustache and Beard contest
- 1pm-Granville Blue Steel Drums
- 2pm-Raffle drawing
They will have special raffles baskets that you can win by purchasing tickets, all proceeds benefit our non-profit, The Ronald McDonald House.
Candy Crawl at Indian Mound Mall
Tuesday, October 26 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Goblins and Ghouls are invited to Indian Mound Mall for lots of fun with Mrs. Van from the Ohio Nature Education. She will have Halloween animals you love to hate on display. Bring your toddler dressed in their favorite outfit to Trick or Treat from 10:30am-12:00pm. Register for a door prizes and a free treat bag in the Food Court from Indian Mound Mall!
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