Yorktown Center in Lombard Hosts Grand Opening for Children's PLAY Zone June 22

Balloon Drop, Miss Illinois Galaxy, Anna and Elsa Singing Let It Go, Stilt Walkers, Magic Shows and Other Free Activities for Kids

WHAT: DuPage County's most exciting retail destination, Yorktown Center, (http://www.yorktowncenter.com/) is hosting three days of grand opening activities to celebrate the launch of its new interactive PLAY zone for all ages of children. As part of the premier retail center's multi-million dollar renovation, the free children's area includes IPad technology for older children, toddler zone, artistic play structures and plenty of opportunities to run, crawl, imagine and explore. #YorktownPLAY

WHY: The new PLAY Zone complements other planned renovations that will elevate the already popular retail and restaurant destination to the next level of convenience, comfort, and connection. It also demonstrates ownership's commitment to the surrounding community's needs.

WHEN: Monday, June 22 - Wednesday, June 24

Monday, June 22

10:15 - 10:30 Elsa and Anna from Frozen will perform Let it Go

10:30 am: Balloon Drop Grand Opening

(Miss Illinois Galaxy Deidre Cericola will release the balloons and confetti cannons)

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Strolling magician, hair updos/glitter, juggler, stilt walker, mime

11:00: Magic/Science Show

12:00: Magic/Science Show

Tuesday June 23 and Wednesday June 24

10:30 -1:00: Strolling magician, hair updos/glitter, juggler, stilt walker, mime

11:00: Magic/Science Show

12:00: Magic/Science Show

WHERE: 203 Yorktown Center

(Lower Level, Center court in front of Carsons)

Lombard, IL 60148

INFO: To learn more about Yorktown Centers' 150 shops, 17 restaurants, Lucky Strike Lanes and AMC Theater, visit (http://www.yorktowncenter.com/) or become a Fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/YorktownCtr