Seasonal programming, extended hours, and local pop-up concepts create a festive experience for shoppers
Oak Court Mall is welcoming the community for a full lineup of holiday activities, extended shopping hours, engaging experiences with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the addition of a new experiential retailer, The Olfaction Lab. This year’s programming highlights festive traditions, small business partnerships, and immersive workshops designed to enhance the guest experience throughout the season.
All Santa appearances include complimentary selfie opportunities using personal cameras or mobile devices.
Friday, November 28
9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Center Court near Smooth Like Jas
• November 28 | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• December 20 | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• December 23 | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
• December 24 | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Lower Level, between Bath & Body Works and Dillard’s
The Olfaction Lab brings an immersive fragrance experience to Oak Court Mall with hands-on workshops including candle making, soapmaking, perfume blending, and terrarium design. Guests can book their sessions at theolfactionlab.com.
• Topped with Sugar Pop-Up Shop
November 29 | Lower Level across from Journeys
Offering mini loaf cakes and sweet seasonal treats
• Kool Merch Pop-Up Shop
Lower Level near the Food Court
Operating during Black Friday hours with novelty T-shirts and graphic apparel
• Big Jim’s Christmas Trees
Operating in the parking lot for the season
Select dates throughout November and December 2025
Oak Court Mall
4465 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
About Oak Court Mall:
Oak Court Mall is a community-focused retail destination located in East Memphis, Tennessee. Home to a diverse mix of national brands, regional retailers, and locally owned small businesses, the center offers a convenient and accessible shopping experience for families, professionals, and visitors alike. Anchored by Dillard’s and featuring a variety of specialty shops and service providers, Oak Court remains open and fully operational as it prepares for a thoughtful, phased redevelopment. With a vision for revitalization that honors its legacy while embracing future growth, Oak Court Mall is committed to supporting its tenants, engaging the community, and enhancing the retail landscape of Memphis for years to come. For more information, visit oakcourtmall.com.
About Poag Development Group:
Over three decades ago, Dan Poag, with then-business partner Terry McEwen, founded the predecessor to today’s Poag Development Group and coined the term “lifestyle center” to describe what is now the most in-demand retail real estate design. From subtle design elements to carefully crafted tenant mixes, Poag’s signature ability to translate small details into big experiences creates spaces and places that resonate with comfort, convenience, and connectivity. Poag centers are true community environments, destinations packed with the brands you know and animated with immersive elements that make them memorable and inviting. For more information, visit PoagDevelopmentGroup.com.
About JLL:
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $23.4 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 113,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.
