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Janss Mall in Thousand Oaks Hosts Jingle Bell Jump on November 29

Jingle Bell Jump Launches Holiday Fun in Thousand Oaks November 29 - December 22, 2019

By Informational Post November 24, 2019

This week after you enjoy your Thanksgiving feast join the fun at the Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks on Friday, November 29, 2019 at noon,  for their annual Jingle Bell Santa Jump to launch the holiday season at the mall and we have the full scoop on the holiday fun for 2019.  

Santa Claus will jump from the sky for a spectacular parachute landing at Janss Marketplace at 12 noon on Friday, November 29. Come early to look to the sky as Santa make his annual parachute landing in the Fountain Courtyard at Janss Marketplace, located off the 101 Freeway at Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks (275 N Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360).


The free Holiday Celebration continues until 3 p.m. with Holiday Craft activity and Magic Show near Dojo Boom/Defy and Story Times with Mrs. Claus and Face Painting in the Regal Cinemas Food Courtyard. A DJ will play music and  host giveaway prizes near Buca di Beppo.  Kids will love taking a free ride from 12 – 4 p.m. on the Janss Express Train between Buca di Beppo and Ulta. 

SPECIAL SANTA PICTURE OFFER: Shoppers who bring same day dated receipts from Janss Marketplace businesses totaling $50 or more will get a free professional photo with Santa, only on November 29. 

FEATURING

  • Prize registration table, raffle giveaways, email capture (near lawn)
  • DJ music (beside Buca di Beppo)
  • Photos with Santa in Santa’s Village (inside former Dress Barn space beside Burlington)
  • Mrs. Claus Storytelling & Face Painting (Regal Cinemas Food Courtyard)
  • Kids Craft (near Dojo Boom/Defy)
  • Magic Show (near Dojo Boom/Defy)
  • Kids’ Janss Express Train (picks up at Buca di Beppo and Ulta | 12-4 pm)

FREE TRAIN RIDES & SANTA PICS  FOR TOYS FOR TOTS IN DECEMBER

Free rides on the kids-size Janss Express train continues on:

  • November 30 from 12 – 4 p.m. 
  • Saturday and Sunday from December 7 – 22 from 12 – 4 p.m.

Following his November 29 arrival, Santa will return to visit with children and pose for holiday photos at Santa’s Village through December 24.  

  • Affordable Santa photo packages can also be purchased.  
  • Janss Marketplace will donate all Santa photo sales profits to Toys for Tots.

Santa’s Hours are:

  • November 29 from 12 – 6 p.m.
  • November 30 – December 1 from 12 –  8 p.m. 
  • December 7 – 8 from 12 – 8 p.m. 
  • December 14 – 23 from 1 – 8 p.m.
  • December 24 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

HOLIDAY SONGS & CAROLING SCHEDULE!

The Janss Marketplace is giving donations to schools, Scout Troops and other non-profit organizations who have been scheduled to entertain shoppers with favorite holiday songs in December.  Enjoy wonderful community group caroling and performances on:

  • December 1 at 4 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 60738
  • December 2 at 4:30 p.m. Conejo Elementary School
  • December 5 at 6 p.m. Moorpark College Choral
  • December 7 at 4 p.m. Thousand Oaks Girl Scouts, hosted by Troop 61093
  • December 8 at 6 p.m. Fidelity Assembly, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
  • December 9 at 5 p.m. Ladera Junior Chorus from Westlake Hills Elementary School
  • December 9 at 6 p.m. Ladera Stars Academy Ladera Senior Chorus
  • December 9 at 7 p.m. Westlake Hills Elementary School Junior Chorus
  • December 9 at 8 p.m. Westlake Hills Elementary School Senior Chorus
  • December 10 at 7 p.m. Village Voices Chorale

FREE HOLIDAY JAZZ CONCERT SERIES RUNS DECEMBER 12-15

The free holiday entertainment continues as Janss Marketplace hosts a four-night Holiday Jazz Concert series and Holiday Lights Spectacular 3-D Paintscaping show on December 12 – 15 . The nightly shows begin at 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.  Viewing is perfect from anywhere in the Burlington Courtyard at Janss Marketplace and attendees will get free hot cocoa, while supplies last.  The show and concerts are a favorite holiday tradition for Thousand Oak area families who come to see Janss Marketplace transformed into a theatrical setting.   

CELEBRATE HANUKKAH AT THE JANSS ON DECEMBER 22

Janss Marketplace is proud to host an annual Menorah Lighting event  on Sunday, December 22 from 4 – 6 p.m. to celebrate the Jewish holiday traditions.  The Hanukkah celebration at Janss Marketplace draws hundreds of people who come to enjoy traditional music, dancing, children’s activities and refreshments hosted by Thousand Oaks Chabad.  

Visit https://www.janssmarketplace.net/events/and follow Janss Marketplace on Facebook to get more information about the holiday events at Janss Marketplace.