Fall at Westfield Old Orchard: WFamily Sing-a-long, Project Pink, the Annual Harvest Festival and more!

CHICAGO, IL, August 29, 2012 (Press-News.org) Warm up your vocal chords and bring the family to Westfield Old Orchard (Skokie Blvd. & Old Orchard Rd.; 847-673-6800) for the latest event in its WFamily series. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday September 1, Westfield invites you to delight in a sing-a-long of some of you and your little one's favorite childhood songs. Afterward, enjoy a music-themed crafting session so kids can take home a souvenir from the day of singing and fun. Westfield's WFamily event series is free and is designed for Northshore and Chicagoland preschool aged children. Partnering with the Skokie Public Library, WFamily celebrates learning through literacy and creativity. This event will take place at the shopping center's Barnes & Noble and is open to the public, no registration is required.

Win a back-to-school shopping from Westfield

Send the kids back to school in a big way with a chance to win a $500 shopping spree at Westfield Old Orchard. A new school wardrobe filled with the best names in designer goods is at your fingertips. To enter, just visit Westfield's Facebook page and let them know what is on the top of your back to school shopping list. No purchase is necessary.

Last days for Monday Night Car Shows at Westfield August 27, September 3 & 10

There are only two more chances to enjoy the classic and vintage cars on display at Westfield Old Orchard! From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. August 27 and September 3 and 10, come take part in Westfield's Monday Night Car Shows, where as many as 200 cars will be featured in the West parking lot. Music, food, prizes, hourly raffles, and fun will make the evening one to remember.

Schedule of the final shows

August 27 Buick/Olds/Pontiac Night with Music by 97.1 The Drive
September 3 (5 - 9 p.m.) Truck Night with music by Tiny Miles and the Big Kids
September 10 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Night

Monday Night Car Shows, Inc. is a non-for-profit organization comprised of local businessmen and citizens dedicated to the Classic Car Hobby and the Community at large. The mission is to advance the Classic Car Hobby through community awareness, camaraderie, contributions to programs that teach automotive skills to the next generation through scholarships. To learn more about Monday Night Car Show, Inc., or if you want to register your vehicle, visit http://www.mondaynightcarshows.com. You also can 'like' the show on Facebook.

Westfield French Market's comes to a close September 27

The Westfield French Market comes to a close Thursday, September 27. However, as summer winds down, a slew of garden-fresh produce are coming into season. Radicchio, plums, winter squash and turnips are some vegetables that are harvested fresh in September and are available now towards the close of Westfield's French Market. Other end of summer crops includes apples, Asian pears, and peaches.

Westfield Old Orchard's French Market provides consumers a convenient choice to buy the season's ripest produce in their Thursday market. You're invited to enjoy the last days of the market from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Thursday in September. The European-style market will offer artisan food, jewelry and gift items for the home from local and national vendors including B True Bakery, Hahn Bakery, KAP Farm, Organo Gold Coffee, The Blue Olive, Fraternite, Notre Dame, Provence Imports,Twin Garden Farms, and The Bakeman.

Up and coming country/folk singer and songwriter, Erich McMann will be holding a special performance at the Westfield French Market September 20. Come and enjoy a free concert showcasing songs from his debut album "The Last American Songbook." Get the chance to meet the Chicago-native and get a free copy of his recently release album.

For those end of summer shoppers still looking to enjoy the market, Westfield has added 'dots' to all the maps and directories around the shopping center to guide guests to the French Market area. A-frame signs also have been placed at five of the major entrances to help navigate eager market shoppers through the center.

The Westfield French Market is located near Macy's by the Koi Pond. For more information, call 847-673-6800.

Project Pink: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer North Shore Walk October 21

Westfield is joining the fight against breast cancer this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Project Pink, a 5k non-competitive walk, will be taking over the shopping center beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday, October 21. Westfield's Project Pink is one of more than 250 nationwide Making Strides events and aims to show support to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. It's a celebrated and special occasion designed to express hope and celebrate Breast Cancer survivorship. Additionally, Project Pink will focus on raising awareness about steps women can take to help prevent the disease and raise money to find cures.

Participating Westfield retailers will feature special pink merchandise and donate proceeds from sales to Making Strides. There is no registration or minimum amount to raise required for Project Pink, however participants are welcome to raise money online or collect donations to turn in on the day of the event. For more information and to sign up for Project Pink visit http://www.makingstrides.acsevents.org.

Project Pink is looking for models to participate in this year's survivor fashion show in support of the American Cancer Society. All individuals whose lives have been touched by breast cancer are welcome to inquire -- children, men, women, survivors, caregivers, etc. Those interested in taking part can contact Jenna Kastan at jenna.kastan@cancer.org or 847-328-5147, opt 3 to find out more information.

Annual Harvest Festival is back October 27 and 28

Westfield Old Orchard will once again celebrate the imminent arrival of fall with the Annual Harvest Festival. In partnership with the Wfamily event series, Westfield invites you to enjoy a weekend full of autumn activities the entire family can enjoy. Family-friendly entertainment will include arts and crafts, face painting, games and balloon sculptors. Later, children can celebrate Halloween early by participating in the annual costume contest and trick or treating at participating retailers.

Celebrate the season from noon - 4 p.m., October 27 and 28 at the north end of the shopping center near the Koi Pond. Westfield's Annual Harvest Festival is free and open to the public, no reservations are required.

Westfield Mobile App gets an upgrade and Free WiFi now available

Significant upgrades have been made to the Westfield App v2.0. Shopping at Westfield has never been easier with new enhancements including expanded product search, enhanced retail offers, social media updates, voice command and online purchasing capabilities for movie ticket and dinner reservations. The more user-friendly App is both a time and money saver for the tech-savvy shoppers that are expected to flood the mall during the back to school shopping season.

Westfield App v2.0 represents the convergence of mobile, offline, online and social experiences for shoppers, providing a one-stop shopping tool for anyone looking to more easily navigate their local Westfield shopping center. Westfield Old Orchard, Westfield Fox Valley, Westfield Hawthorn and Westfield Southlake can now be accessed. The app is currently available for iPhone with an Andriod version to follow this September.

Westfield Old Orchard now has free WiFi available to all patrons. No cords, connector cables or hot spot devices needed! Take a breather during your shopping excursion to get connected. For more information contact the Westfield Concierge at 847-673-6800.

New Store openings and updates at Westfield Old Orchard

Westfield Old Orchard is looking forward to welcoming a variety of new retailers to the shopping center this fall.

Located between Coldwater Creek and The Gap, The North Face's new 6,278 square foot store will carry all of the high endurance and high performance apparel, equipment and footwear for which it is internationally known. This will be its third location in the Chicagoland area, joining others in the John Hancock Center in Chicago and Sherman Plaza in Evanston. The North Face is scheduled to open in late September.

Iconic retailer, Michael Kors will be opening next to Ann Taylor at Westfield Old Orchard in October. Known for classic American design and sophisticated silhouettes, this high-end retailer will bring to the shopping center luxurious women's apparel, accessories and small leather goods.
Engineering affordable electric cars since 2003, Tesla Motors will be opening a location at Westfield this October next to Tiffany & Co. Tesla Motors values sustainable energy and is one of the leading manufacturers of electric cars in the United States.

Rolex will be opening a boutique operated by the 3,500 square foot C.D. Peacock located next to Tiffany & Co. near Nordstrom. The world renowned timepiece crafter and the Chicago-based jeweler will have its grand opening in late October.

Hugo Boss will be added to the list of Westfield Old Orchard's luxury retailers this November. The men's and women's designer, known for its sleek and stylish collections worldwide, will be opening in part of the old Akira space near Nordstrom.

A newly remodeled Coach is now open just south of Macy's. J.Crew has undergone a remodel and has opened north of Nordstrom. Ann Taylor is expected to open its newly remodeled location in late September, just east of Macy's. eCosway will be opening this August next to Subway. Love Sac will open next to Sephora in October. Clark Street Sports will be opening in September across from Restoration Hardware.

About Westfield Old Orchard
Westfield Old Orchard is conveniently located in Skokie, Illinois at the intersection of Skokie Boulevard and Old Orchard Road. The center is home to Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom Lord & Taylor and Macy's, along with 140 specialty shops, restaurants and cinemas. The center abounds with fantastic choices now including Henri Bendel, Timberland, Madewell, L.L. Bean, Tiffany & Co. and William Sonoma to name a few. Dining options include California Pizza Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano's Little Italy, McCormick & Schmick's, Wilde & Greene, as well as fast casual options including Johnny Rocket's, The Corner Bakery, Potbelly Sandwich Works and more. For more information call (847) 673-6800 or visit http://www.westfield.com/oldorchard.