For further information or questions, please contact the mall's Marketing Department at mfwilliams@glimcher.com

What is Magical Night of Giving?
Magical Night of Giving is an annual event in November that features a three-hour extravaganza of exclusive savings throughout the mall, family-oriented activities and holiday entertainment, and continuous door prize drawings thoughout the evening.

How do I purchase a Magical Night of Giving Ticket?
Tickets are available through participating local non-profit and charitable organizations in the months leading up to the event. They can also be purchased at the Mall at Guest Services or at the door the night of the event. 

When should I arrive for the event?
On the Sunday that Magical Night of Giving takes place, mall stores will close at 6:00 pm and will re-open at 7:00 pm to prepare for the event.

Why is Magical Night of Giving held?
It is Colonial Park Mall’s wish to give back to the community that is so good to us all year. 100% of the funds raised through ticket sales will go to local charities.

This event also provides a unique chance for people to get a jump start on their holiday shopping and have a lot of fun at the same time, including visiting with Santa and his special guests. With the many store discounts and specials being offered, MAGICAL NIGHT shoppers can save money while benefiting local community 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 a part of the event, will receive event tickets, which its members can sell for $5 in advance of the event. There are no start-up cost or fees to the organizations and organizations keep 100% of the proceeds. 

Why do shoppers want to buy tickets?
First, all the money generated by ticket sales is donated to the non-profit group selling the tickets. Purchase of a ticket also entitles shoppers to receive special offers and discounts from stores that are only available to MAGICAL NIGHT shoppers that night. Shoppers attending will find a wide variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment, including live musical performances, magic show, face painting for kids, plus strolling characters, and much more. Magical Night of Giving will also feature a sneak peek of Santa.

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 Colonial Park Mall Route 22 & Colonial Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109. All mail-in entries must be post-marked by the date specified in the official rules.  Individuals may also visit the Guest Services Center or Mall Office during regular mall hours and request an official entry form, which must be deposited into the Official Entry Box located in the Food Court on the night 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. (See Official Rules for complete details.)

Can you tell me more about the prizes?
Prizes of varying values will be awarded throughout the evening. To be eligible to win a prize, you must complete an official entry form on the night of the event and deposit in the Official Prize Entry box located at each mall entrance or submit a mail-in entry as described above. Winning numbers 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 the Guest Services booth or on-line at www.colonialparkmall.com. Employees of Glimcher Realty Trust and its affiliate companies are not eligible to win prizes, but may take advantage of the MAGICAL NIGHT discounts.

Just how big is this event?
In 2007, more than 200,000 shoppers and charity patrons attended Magical Night of Giving at Glimcher malls across the nation, raising $1,200,000 that went to over 1,000 non-profit organizations in the 22 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 reserve tickets by calling the mall office at 717/545-0357 or emailing the mall at mfwilliams@glimcher.com.

Tickets are available from participating non-profit organizations and at Guest Services.