WILLISTON, Vt., Nov. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Maple Tree Place, the home of festive celebrations. Bring a little holiday glee to your annual shopping spree by combining fun and festivity with some productive holiday list-checking.  Once again, Maple Tree Place is lighting up the season with a sparkling list of events to help deck the halls with fun filled holiday memories.

Visit Santa at his workshop,Sunday, Dec. 6, 12 & 19, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.  He's been busy making his list, but Santa has made some time to share in the holiday joy with you and your family! Stop by for some fun activities that include face painting, sand art & crafts, cookie decorating, hot chocolate and coffee, all compliments of Members Advantage Community Credit Union and a special visit on Dec. 19 from Joey the Clown!

All Aboard! ....Holiday Trolley Rides,Sunday, Dec. 6, 12, 13 & 19, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Bring your family and hop on for a memorable experience guaranteed to be one of the most enchanted rides during your holidays! Come take a whimsical ride around the Green on a Horse Drawn Christmas Trolley, decorated in holiday cheer.

Holiday Themed TriviaSocial Media Contest, Win a memory for your child this holiday season they'll never forget!  Join in on all the fun with Maple Tree Place's holiday trivia contest for your chance to win an exclusive story time with Santa for your child. Your child will also receive a special holiday stocking from Santa! There are three opportunities to win. Simply follow Maple Tree Place on Facebook for contest details, facebook.com/MapleTreePlace, or go to www.shopmtp.com for more details.

About Maple Tree Place

Located in Williston, a growing town in Chittenden County just seven miles southeast of Burlington, Vermont, Maple Tree Place is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Retail Properties of America, Inc. (RPAI). This open-air, lifestyle center boasts an excellent mix of retail, office, restaurants and entertainment with "Main Street" charm. Maple Tree Place is home to brands such as Best Buy, Old Navy, Dick's Sporting Goods and Christmas Tree Shops, as well as, Majestic Cinema. To learn more, please visit www.shopmtp.com  or call 855-247-RPAI. Connect socially with Maple Tree Place via Facebook.

About RPAI

Retail Properties of America, Inc. is a REIT and is one of the largest owners and operators of high quality, strategically located shopping centers in the United States. As of September 30, 2015, the Company owned 201 retail operating properties representing 29.2 million square feet. The Company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RPAI. Additional information about the Company is available at www.rpai.com.

Media Contacts:
Karen Sidney-Plummer
General Manager, Maple Tree Place
802-879-9100
Sidney-plummer@rpai.com

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