SIMON KIDGITS CLUB HOSTS INTERACTIVE, BACK-TO-SCHOOL-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG STUDENTS AND PARENTS AT SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE

SIMON KIDGITS CLUB HOSTS INTERACTIVE,
BACK-TO-SCHOOL-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG STUDENTS

AND PARENTS AT SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE

Children Will Also Participate in
Fun Activities tied to the film ‘EPIC’ on Blu-ray and DVD August 20th

 (PITTSBURGH, PA), AUGUST
5, 2013 —  Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), a
global leader in retail real estate, is holding a special celebration to help
young students and parents across the country ‘make the grade’ even before the
school year begins. Families are invited to score an “A+” in preparedness and
entertainment with Simon Kidgits Club®’s annual Back-to-School event at South
Hills Village on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the
Lower Level, North Court.

Simon Kidgits Club’s
Back-to-School event will feature a variety of interactive activities for
children and valuable offers for adults, all designed to make transitioning
into academic routines a little easier.

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Infusing some
fun: To incorporate excitement into getting back to the classroom, kids
will have the opportunity to participate in seasonal-inspired craft-making
activities and games, including notebook decorating and building with LEGOS!

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Introducing
what’s hot: Before hitting the books, families can explore the latest
clothing, accessory and toy trends from retailers at South Hills Village.

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Sharing
savvy ways to save: Event attendees will have the chance to win prizes and
giveaways and tackle their back-to-school shopping lists with exclusive
retailer coupons.

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Get
moving: Boogie on back-to-school with Academy of Dance by Lori – with fun,
interactive dance activities with some of their top students!

Children
will also participate in fun celebrating the home release of ‘EPIC’ at the
Simon Kidgits Club Back-to-School event at South Hills Village. From the
creators of ‘Ice Age,’ the year’s funniest, most exhilarating animated
adventure comes home as EPIC debuts on Deluxe Edition Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD
this August 20 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Directed by Chris
Wedge and featuring an amazing voice cast including Colin Farrell, Amanda
Seyfried, Christoph Waltz, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Pitbull, and Beyonce,
the blockbuster film comes home just in time to help families become one with
nature and end the summer in Epic style.

            Kidgits
Club members will engage with EPIC by:

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Viewing Area

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Decorating their own bug jar!

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Creating their own garden stake!

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Completing coloring and activity sheets.

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Receiving a movie mini poster (while supplies last).

 “At Simon® malls, we know the back-to-school experience means
more to families than simply purchasing must-have supplies,” said Jennifer
Carroll, Director of Marketing and Business Development. “We’re hosting our
annual Back-to-School event to encourage parents and kids
to connect with each other, enjoy a final moment of summer fun at their
favorite Simon mall, and are ready to take on a new school year.”

The
Simon Kidgits Club is a fun and informative program that focuses on health,
wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children ages 3-8.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2013, the Simon Kidgits Club has
kept children and parents alike amused for a decade with various events and
activities while providing incentives for club members, such as special offers,
rewards and games.

For more information about the Simon Kidgits
Club and Back-to-School events, visit www.simon.com/kidgits or South Hills Village Facebook and
Twitter (@shopsouthhills) pages.