Eastwood Mall is announcing its holiday events and attractions. The 2026 season kicks off with a visit from Santa on Saturday, Nov. 14.
Other special promotions include “Day After Thanksgiving Chocolate Rush” on Black Friday, “Pet Photos with Santa” and two holiday gift-wrapping events.
The Eastwood Mall is located at 5555 Youngstown Warren Road in Niles. For a complete list of holiday hours, visit the Eastwood Mall website.
Holiday activities
- Santa’s Arrival to the Eastwood Mall. Center Court. Santa arrives at Eastwood Mall to open the 2026 holiday season. Santa will be joined by Mrs. Claus and Dasher the reindeer as they greet families throughout the afternoon. The day includes photos with Santa, a children’s story time and a North Pole mailbox for holiday wishes. Noon-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14.
- Santa Pet Photos. Center Court. Bring your pets for photos with Santa. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier at all times. Meets at the Santa set. 5-7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22.
- Holiday Gift Wrapping. Visit the Community Booth in the Food Court and get your holiday gifts wrapped by local nonprofits. Donations are encouraged. Schedule: Lakeview Band Boosters, Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 5; Warren First Church of the Nazarene, Dec. 7; Salvation Army, Dec. 9-10; First Baptist Church of Niles, Dec. 11; Lakeview Band Boosters, Dec. 12; Salvation Army, Dec. 16-17; Lakeview Band Boosters, Dec. 18-20; and First Baptist Church of Niles, Dec. 21.
- Holiday Performances. Center Court. Eastwood Mall will host free live holiday music, dance and entertainment by local performers throughout November. Performances include: Ballet Western Reserve, 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14; First Baptist Church of Niles, 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20; First Baptist Church of Niles, 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21; Spirit Baton, 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22; Park Avenue Brass Quintet, 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 27; Girard High School Choir, 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 28.
Black Friday and beyond
- Day After Thanksgiving Chocolate Rush. Food Court entrance. The first 500 shoppers through the doors on Black Friday will receive swag bags filled with gifts, goodies and special offers from merchants. Some bags will contain chocolate bars, each with a number on the wrapper. Shoppers can take their bar to the service desk and redeem it for a free gift. The grand prize is a $500 mall gift card. The day starts at 5 a.m. and includes music, entertainment and shopping. 5 a.m., Friday, Nov. 27.
- Santa Pet Photos. Center Court. Bring your pets for photos with Santa. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier at all times. Meets at the Santa set. 5-7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13.
- Super Saturday and Sunday. The mall will offer extended hours (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.) on the last weekend before Christmas (Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20).
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