Empire Outlets celebrates its first official tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday, December 3 at 6pm with a 40-foot crystal tree for an evening of live music, hot chocolate, seasonal bites, in-store shopping deals and holiday revelry for the whole family. The date also aligns with #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. In the spirit of the charitable season, Empire Outlets will partner with Toys For Tots and ask guests to bring much-needed toys for needy children this holiday season.

Special performances by: Spotlight Repertory Theatre, Staten Island’s premier theatre company; St. George Theatre’s The Christmas Show; JAGMAC, American pop band named Radio Disney’s “Next Big Thing” in April, 2018; A special visit by Santa Claus!

Pre-show caroling by Spotlight Repertory Theatre and complimentary hot chocolate begins at 5pm.