It's mid-October, so naturally the mall has moved on to Christmas. Swarovski is holding a Christmas launch at its Mall of America store on Friday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the mall's events calendar.
"Join Swarovski on October 16 for a magical launch full of Holiday cheer!" the listing says. The launch features the brand's holiday collectibles, mainly figurines and ornaments, the kind of crystal pieces some families add to every year and others just admire through the glass.
There's no admission charge and the listing doesn't mention any registration, so you can just show up during store hours that day. There is a purchase incentive, though: shoppers who spend $300 or more get a free gift. The listing doesn't say what the gift is, so you'll have to ask at the counter or spend the $300 to find out.
Before you go: the event takes place at Swarovski's own store, not at the Swarovski counters inside the mall's department stores. Oct. 16 is a weekday and the event ends at 5 p.m., so anyone planning to stop by after work should get there early. If you're just browsing, it's an early look at this year's ornaments before the Black Friday crowds show up. If you're buying, the $300 threshold should make it easy to tell whether you qualify for the gift.
At: Swarovski.
