The Summit, which was recently voted Best Managed Retail Property of 2010 by the local chapter of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), has pulled out all the stops for customers this holiday season. In addition to extended holiday hours, enticing shopping offers, free customer shuttle and security escort services, The Summit is providing patrons with several festive activities including complimentary sleigh rides, breakfast with Santa and a Menorah lighting ceremony featuring mayor-elect Greg Fisher.

Beginning on Black Friday, Nov. 26, The Summit will offer extended holiday shopping hours on select days in November and December.  The Guest Services office will also be open for extended hours during this time to accommodate shoppers who need assistance or are interested in purchasing gift cards. The Summit’s Cards for a Cause program benefits either the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the American Cancer Society. At no additional cost to customers, five percent of the card’s value will be donated to the Louisville chapter of the selected charity. Gift cards can be used at any of The Summit’s retailers and restaurants including newly opened stores like Toys R’Us Express, BlueMile and 32°, A Yogurt Bar. For a schedule of holiday hours or more information on the Cards for a Cause program, please visit http://thesummitonline.com/louisville/images/HolidayHappingsandHours.pdf or call (502) 425-3441.  

Special events at The Summit:

Santa Sleigh Rides:

Nov. 20, 21, 26, 27, 28/Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19

Noon – 5 p.m.

Santa will be positioned in front of Toys R’ Us Express throughout the season offering complimentary sleigh rides. Each family will receive a FREE digital photo with Santa. Additional photos are available for a $5 donation to either Stage One Children's Theater or Family Scholar House. All children that visit with Santa will receive a special holiday goody!

Menorah Lighting ceremony:

Dec. 1

6:40 p.m.

Join Chabad of Kentucky for a Menorah Lighting in front of Quest Outdoors. Features mayor-elect Greg Fischer. Refreshments will be served.

Breakfast with Santa:  

Dec. 4 and 11

9 - 10:30 a.m.

Santa will be available for breakfast with the entire family. There will be special holiday activities during the breakfast as well as goody bags for each child. Tickets to this event are available for purchase at Martini Italian Bistro.

Shoptimum Rewards:

Nov. 29 – Dec. 5

Spend a total of $250 across five stores or restaurants and receive a free $25 gift card to The Summit. Receipts must be dated between Nov. 29 and Dec. 5 and should be presented at Guest Services to receive the $25 gift card.  

About The Summit Lifestyle Center in Louisville, Ky.

The Summit Lifestyle Center provides the complete shopping experience with a variety of premier shops and restaurants. Located at 4300 Summit Plaza Dr., the shops at The Summit are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.TheSummitOnline.com/Louisville.

About Bayer Properties

Birmingham, Ala.–based Bayer Properties, LLC specializes in developing, leasing, managing and marketing mixed-use real estate properties nationwide. Bayer Properties is a pioneer in the development of regional shopping destinations such as The Summit, the company’s signature brand. Bayer Properties currently operates retail and office properties totaling nearly 7 million square feet. New developments include The Pizitz Building urban revitalization project in Birmingham, Ala., and the mixed-use project, The Summit Fremaux, near New Orleans, in Slidell, La., with retail, residences, office space, medical facilities and a university campus. For more information, visit bayerproperties.com.