Mesa Riverview, an open-air shopping center in Mesa, invites the community to its “Super Snowy Saturday” holiday event noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.

“During this fun-filled afternoon, children 12 and under will have fun playing in 20 tons of real snow — no matter what the weatherman says the temperature is in Arizona,” according to a release. “There will be Merry Hay Wagon Rides with Santa in the parking lot near the event. Guests can also visit with Mrs. Claus and a number of her winter friends, including a snow queen an ice princess and a snowball ball walker. A photo booth in a vintage Airstream trailer, a DJ spinning holiday tunes and other exciting entertainment will add to the festive atmosphere throughout the event.”

The event is to be held in the plaza near Cinemark, 1051 N. Dobson Road, and the Hubbard Swim School, 1061 N. Dobson Road No. 101, both at Mesa Riverview.

The first 200 children to attend will receive a $5 Cinemark gift card while supplies last. While the event is free and open to the public and no pre-registration is required, attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the event; all toys collected will be donated to the Mesa Fire and Medical Department’s Holiday Toy Drive.

For information, go to mesariverview.shopkimco.com or follow @mesariverview on Facebook and Instagram.

Mesa Riverview is an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination owned and operated by an affiliate of Kimco Realty. The 1.12 million-square-foot shopping center includes a 16-screen Cinemark theater as well as 50 retailers and 30 dining options such as Bass Pro Shops, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot, Petco, Sally Beauty, Cracker Barrel, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Panda Express, Rito’s Mexican Food, Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill, Peter Piper Pizza and Makitto Sushi.