What is Magical Night of Giving?

This popular holiday fund-raising event will be held on Sunday, November 20 from 7 pm to 10 pm. Like last year's extremely well-received event, Magical Night of Giving this year will be a three -hour extravaganza of exclusive savings throughout the mall, plus family-oriented activities and holiday entertainment. In addition, more than 100 door prizes will be awarded.

Is Magical Night of Giving open to the public?

Yes, the mall is open to the general public during the event; however, purchase of a ticket by making a $5 donation to a participating non-profit organization entitles you to receive a special stamp. This stamp identifies you as a MAGICAL NIGHT VIP and entitles you to the exclusive savings offered by mall merchants.

Tickets are available to the general public by local non-profit and charitable organizations in the months leading up to the event. They can also be purchased at the Guest Service Center in the mall.

On the night of the event, Sunday, November 20, mall stores will close at 6 pm and prepare for the event, and will re-open at 7:00 pm.   The door prize drawings will begin at 7:30 pm and last until 9:30 pm.  Beginning at 9:45 pm, major door prizes will be given away.

Why is Magical Night of Giving held?

It is Ashland Town Center’s wish to give back to the community that is so good to us all year. Non-profit groups and local charities receive 100% of the funds raised through ticket sales.

This event also provides a unique chance for people to get a jump start on their holiday shopping and have fun at the same time, including visiting with Santa. With the many store discounts and specials being offered, MAGICAL NIGHT VIP shoppers can save money while raising funds for local non-profit and charitable groups. 

How do non-profit organizations make money?

The event is a unique fundraising occasion in that it presents an opportunity for local non-profits to benefit by receiving 100% of the funds raised from ticket sales. Any qualified non-profit organization, including schools, churches and other groups wishing to become part of the event, will receive pre-printed tickets from the mall. There are no start-up costs or fees to the organizations that sell tickets.

Why do shoppers want to buy tickets?

First, all the money generated by ticket sales are donated to the non-profit group selling the tickets. Purchase of a ticket entitles individuals to receive special offers and discounts that are only available to MAGICAL NIGHT VIP shoppers. Many of last year's attendees cited the great buys that were available for the event. Shoppers attending the event will find a wide variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment, Peanut the Magical Clown, plus strolling characters and much more. Magical Night of Giving will also feature a special visit with Santa Clause, complete with a surprise for the kids. 

I don’t want to shop or make a donation.  Can I just enter the drawing?

You can enter the drawings by sending a 3 ½ x 5 card complete with your name, address, daytime phone number, date of birth, and email address to: MNOG DRAWING c/o Ashland Town Center, 500 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY  41101.  All mail-in entries must be post-marked by November 15, 2011. Individuals may also visit Guest Services or the Mall Office during regular mall hours and request an official entry form, which must be deposited into the Official Entry Box on the day of the event. Incomplete entries will not be accepted. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for prizes and must be able to provide proper identification to receive a prize.

Tell me more about the prizes?

Prizes of varying values will be awarded throughout the event. To be eligible to win a prize, you must complete and turn in an official entry form to the mall office before the event.  Winners names will be posted on a tote board. To enter the drawing, you must be 18 years or age or older, but do not need to be present to win. Details, including a list of available prizes, are available in the Magical Night of Giving Official Rules and Regulations available at Guest Services or on-line at www.ashlandtowncenter.com.  Employees of Glimcher Realty Trust and its affiliate companies are not eligible to win prizes but may take advantage of the MAGICAL NIGHT VIP discounts.

Just how big is this event?

In 2006, Glimcher properties raised more than $613,000 for over 850 non-profit organizations in the 21 cities that participated. 

How do we get involved?

Representatives of qualified non-profit organizations interested in becoming a part of the event are encouraged to pick up tickets at the Ashland Town Center Mall Office.

Tickets are available from participating non-profit organizations and at the Mall’s Guest Services.