Salem's Mall At Rockingham Park To Feature Holiday Giving Tree

SALEM, NH — The management team at Salem's Mall at Rockingham Park is teaming up with a local nonprofit to bring holiday cheer to families and children in need.

Beginning Friday, the mall, located at 99 Rockingham Park Blvd., will feature a Holiday Giving Tree, which will have the names of families and their wish lists.

Shoppers are asked to purchase gift cards of varying amounts for the families, who can then use the gift cards to purchase the items on their list.

After purchasing the gift cards, shoppers can deliver them to the mall's Management Office, which is located on Level Two, across from the food court. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The program, which is sponsored by Simon Property Group and the Salem Christmas Fund, will last until Dec. 15.

According to its website, the Salem Christmas Fund was founded in 1975 and initially was managed by the Town of Salem's Human Services Department. The group eventually formed a board of directors and began operating as a nonprofit.

"The Salem Christmas Fund is a nonprofit organization consisting of concerned residents who want to make it a little easier and less stressful for families who are having a difficult time, particularly during the holiday season," the group said in a statement.

Santa At The Mall at Rockingham Park

Through Dec. 24, families have a chance to visit Santa — and have a photo taken with the North Pole's most famous resident — at the Mall at Rockingham Park.

Jolly old Saint Nick will appear on the Lower Level, in front of JCPenney daily: from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Families have an opportunity to prepare for their Santa meeting by reserving a time slot online. Photo packages will be available for purchase following the Santa experience.

Cookies With Claus

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 10, families can enjoy Crumbl Cookies with Santa at the Mall at Rockingham Park.

The event will feature fresh-baked cookies from Crumbl Cookies, crafts, music and more.