Christmas has arrived at South Zone shopping malls: check the schedule

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Today’s agenda begins with Rio Sul in Botafogo, where the Christmas season begins with the arrival of Bom Berinho at 5pm. For the first time, he stepped off his sled outdoors on the G5 floor and performed a ceremony with characters, choreography, music and the distribution of treats. The audience is expected to be 400 people and free tickets must be collected through the Iguatemi One app.

After the parade, Santa Claus will continue his procession to the throne set up in the event plaza on the first floor, where you can take photos until Christmas Eve. And for those who have four-legged friends, it’s worth remembering. Especially this year, you can invite the whole family to register, including pets.

The event plaza will be decorated with Instagram-worthy spaces such as illuminated trees, bears, and illuminations, and a new hands-on attraction, “Santa Claus Factory Simulator,” has been added that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

To maintain the festive atmosphere, the mall is planning a Christmas parade featuring themed characters on the 29th of this month and on December 7th and 13th. Christmas workshops for children will be held on the G3 floor over the weekend from December 6th to 21st, and will feature activities such as cookie decorating, drawing, card making, and storytelling in partnership with Livraria Leitura.

—Christmas is always a special moment for Riosul. This year, for the first time, we innovated by holding our opening ceremony outdoors, creating an unforgettable experience for families,” says Gustavo Rodriguez, general manager of the mall.

In December, Rio Sul will also extend its business hours in line with the year-end movement. Business hours from the 1st to the 14th are 10am to 10pm (1pm to 9pm on Sundays). From the 15th to the 23rd, business hours will be extended until 11pm. On Christmas Eve, the mall will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On the 25th, only food courts and leisure facilities will be open from noon to 9pm on a voluntary basis.

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At Casa&Gourmet, children make sweets on Sundays in December.

Casa & Gourmet in Botafogo has prepared programs for children throughout the month of December. On the Sunday before Christmas, the mall will host a special edition of the Little Chef Project, where children will learn how to make Christmas sweets. The theme for the 7th was cupcakes. Number 14, cookies. And Lolipop at 21 years old.

The workshops are free and always take place at 3pm in the Events Square. Each class has a capacity of 10 students and is 30 minutes long. Registration must be done on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.

— The idea is to bring the family spirit of Christmas to the mall and have parents and kids participate in fun, themed activities — says Juliana Reis, Marketing Manager at Casa & Gourmet.

The children’s oven will still be operational, but the program began last Sunday, with the traditional arrival of Santa Claus and a themed band walking through the mall’s hallways to signal the start of the celebration.

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Botafogo Praia Shopping is betting on an Instagrammable space

The Christmas season continues to flourish at Botafogo Praia Shopping, with this year’s focus on an atmosphere that combines tropical and Christmas elements, with an Instagrammable space and views of Pão de Acucar providing the backdrop for photos with Bom Berinho.

After rappelling down the mall facade earlier in the month, Santa Claus is now greeting the public on the second floor every day from 2pm to 8pm, with a break from 4pm to 5pm. Pets are also welcome. There are special potty chairs for dogs and cats. The meeting is free and must be booked using a coupon on the shopping app.

Next to the throne, there is a storage area for preserved foods until December 24th. This is because the mall is participating in the “Christmas Without Hunger” campaign, which is carried out in partnership with the NGO “Assan da Sidadania”.

During the dedication ceremony, the public was able to view a Christmas parade featuring characters, music and games typical of the season. In addition to distributing popcorn, balloons, and sweets at the event plaza, free workshops for children were also held.

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Rio Design and Fashion Mall also stays in the festive mood

The Rio Design Leblon and San Conrado fashion malls also delight visitors with Christmas magic. The first program now features weekly workshops every Friday, always inspired by the theme “Christmas of Great Change”, which marks the renewal phase of a company. The opening took place yesterday, with the arrival of Santa Claus and the official start of decorations, followed by an Animasom procession, a reference for children’s entertainment.

Based on Bon Verigno’s workshop, this setting brings together rustic elements, brushes, and tools symbolizing the construction of a new future. Bernardo Calvo, the mall’s business manager, said the proposal represents “a new chapter that Rio Design is beginning to build with the public: a Christmas of transformation, joy and sensitivity.”

In addition to workshops for children, the shopping center promotes the interactive action “The Magic of Transformation”, which is free and open to the public. Every Friday until Dec. 19, from noon to 3 p.m., Christmas characters will encourage visitors to create a personalized Christmas ball. The ball can be taken home as a symbol of wishes and rebirth.

The fashion mall’s highlight is the traditional decoration of the 5-meter-tall tree installed in the lounge on the second floor, illuminated with LED lights. It will be open to the public from the 30th and can be viewed for free until January 1, 2026.

The shopping center for children includes Natal Rus Park, a 130 square meter space with trampolines, illuminated slides and a large ball pit in classic Christmas colors. The attraction, which opened last Saturday, runs until January 4 and is suitable for children aged 4 to 13, with tickets starting at R$35. Children under the age of 4 and children with disabilities must be accompanied by a parent, and parents can also participate in the games.

— Christmas is a time to celebrate all the magic a date can emit. We want to offer an attraction that has this special and enchanting brilliance. Fashion Mall Marketing Manager Luana Reis emphasizes.

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Shopping Revlon’s program includes a musical parade through the hallways

Shopping LeBron’s Red Throne also has Santa Claus ready. It arrived in style last Saturday, officially kicking off the Christmas factory season as the mall transforms into an enchanting scene of color, gear, pipes and colorful packaging, paying homage to traditional gift workshops.

At night, the scene becomes even more special when smoke rises from the chimneys on the façade and the Via Afranio de Mello Franco is illuminated.

During the Christmas period, the public can watch Bom Verigno for free on the ground floor from 2pm to 9pm every day.

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Among the highlights of the program are the Afranio Gift Workshops, which will be held on December 6th and 20th, as well as tomorrow, 23rd and 30th, always from 3pm to 6pm. Inspired by the playful world of Christmas Factory, this activity lets kids unleash their imagination using ribbon, colored paper, paint, and glitter to create their own gifts and decorations.

The Christmas parade also promises to be a crowd pleaser, with Santa Claus, shopping center characters Afranio and Helena and their helpers parading through the mall corridors with joyful musical performances. Parades are scheduled for the next 22nd and 29th, as well as December 7th, 14th, and 19th, always at 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm.

On December 5th and 6th, Coral Villa Voices will perform Christmas classics that are sure to impress the masses.

With the theme “Living the Change Within,” this Christmas at Shopping Revlon celebrates the power of small gestures to change the world. This message is also reflected in the mall’s solidarity actions, which have once again partnered with Inca Volantario, the social arm of the National Cancer Institute (Inca). Customers and store owners are being asked to donate new toys, which will be given to children served by the institute. Recommended items include dolls, games, Barbie, Hot Wheels, puzzles, and toys from the Bob Goods line. Donations will be dropped off at collection points located within the mall throughout the Christmas period.