Mary Rasura
It pays to go to college, at least for one day at The Gardens Mall.
What’s happening: Current and incoming college students can get some return on their tuition investment with four $10 vouchers at 32 mall stores, including American Eagle, Lilly Pulitzer, Lululemon, Nike and Sephora.
Mall officials have high hopes. They’re giving away vouchers for the first 2,000 students. They say “Bring your friends.”
How it works:
- Students must register online and bring proof of enrollment (acceptance letter or student ID).
- Vouchers can be combined or used at different stores.
- It’s during the state sales tax holiday for back-to-school items, meaning shoppers could save an additional 6 percent.
When: From 11 am to 8 pm Saturday Aug. 3.
Bonus: Enjoy a party with a root beer float station and games such as football toss, foosball and a giant Connect 4.
The bottom line: Youth mall culture is coming back for a day, plan accordingly.
