The Crossroads

Events

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Make your holiday visit extra memorable with themed Santa experiences, including pet days, storytime, pajama days, and ugly sweater days at The Crossroads Mall! The Special Days with Santa series begins Monday, November 23, 2026, and continues through Thursday, December 24, 2026, in Portage, Michigan. <h3>Event Details</h3><ul><li>📅 Dates: November 23 – December 24, 2026</li><li>📍 Location: Santa's Location at The Crossroads Mall</li><li>City/State: Portage, Michigan</li></ul> <h3>Special Days Schedule</h3>Mon., Nov. 23Pet Day Tues., Nov. 24Santa Storytime, 11:00–11:15 AM Wed., Nov. 25Pajama Day Fri., Nov. 27Ugly Sweater Day Mon., Nov. 30Pet Day Tues., Dec. 1Santa Storytime, 11:00–11:15 AM Wed., Dec. 2Pajama Day Thurs., Dec. 3Pet Day Fri., Dec. 4Ugly Sweater Day Mon., Dec. 7Pet Day Tues., Dec. 8Santa Storytime, 11:00–11:15 AM Wed., Dec. 9Pajama Day Thurs., Dec. 10Pet Day Fri., Dec. 11Ugly Sweater Day Mon., Dec. 14Pet Day Tues., Dec. 15Santa Storytime, 11:00–11:15 AM Wed., Dec. 16Pajama Day Thurs., Dec. 17Pet Day Fri., Dec. 18Ugly Sweater Day Mon., Dec. 21Pet Day Wed., Dec. 23Pajama Day Thurs., Dec. 24Pet Day Bring your furry friends for Pet Day, dress in your coziest holiday pajamas for Pajama Day, show off your festive fashion during Ugly Sweater Day, or enjoy a special 15-minute storytime with Santa on select Tuesdays. Plan your favorite themed visit and celebrate the season with Santa at The Crossroads Mall!

Special Santa Events

<h1>Maple Hill Holiday Parade</h1> Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a community parade featuring festive floats and local participants. The Maple Hill Holiday Parade featuring The Crossroads Mall takes place Saturday, November 21, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM in Portage, Michigan. <h3>Event Details</h3><ul><li>Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026</li><li>Time: 11:00 AM</li><li>City/State: Portage, Michigan</li></ul> The Crossroads Mall will join the annual Maple Hill Holiday Parade with a truck and trailer decorated for Christmas. Look for The Crossroads Mall along the parade route as the community comes together to kick off the holiday season. Watch for The Crossroads Mall in the Maple Hill Holiday Parade on November 21.

Maple Hill Holiday Parade

Cookies with Santa 🎅🍪 Kick off the holiday season with Santa, sweet treats, and festive family fun at The Crossroads Mall! 🎄✨ Cookies with Santa at The Crossroads Mall takes place Friday, November 20, 2026, from 5:30 PM–6:30 PM in Portage, Michigan. Event Details📅 Date: Friday, November 20, 2026⏰ Time: 5:30 PM–6:30 PM📍 Location: Food Court at The Crossroads MallCity/State: Portage, Michigan Families are invited to celebrate the start of the holiday season with Santa, cookies, festive fun, and plenty of photo opportunities. 📸🎅 Bring the whole family, enjoy a sweet treat, and make some holiday memories together. Whether Cookies with Santa is a favorite family tradition or your first time joining the fun, it’s a festive way to welcome the season. ❤️ Visit The Crossroads Mall on November 20 for Cookies with Santa — come for the cookies and stay for the holiday magic! ✨🍪

Cookies with Santa

🤝✨ Community Resources Expo 2026 A valuable community connection event is coming to The Crossroads in Portage, MI! The City of Portage is partnering with The Crossroads to host a Community Resources Expo — bringing together Portage-focused organizations to connect with residents and share trusted programs and opportunities that enhance quality of life. 🌟❤️ 📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM📍 Food Court — The Crossroads, Portage, MI Stop by and connect with local organizations, discover resources available in your community, and support the Twelve Baskets Food Pantry food drive happening on site! 🤝 Local organizations &amp; community resources📋 Programs &amp; opportunities to enhance quality of life🥫 Twelve Baskets Food Pantry food drive on site👨‍👩‍👧 Open to all ages &amp; the whole community This event is free to attend. 🙌 Interested in participating as an organization? Register by contacting perryt@portagemi.gov or call 269-324-9280. Space is limited — registration required.<img src="https://cdn-files.eu.placewise.com/f/CLOJPRCXDRoVY21zX2lubGluZV9hdHRhY2htZW50IhZKWE4tLXRRdzFZZlUtaHVwc3BZOGxBOK7J41gZzorgUak3Pz_i8KVqIYRP" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;"><img src="https://cdn-files.eu.placewise.com/f/CLOJPRCXDRoVY21zX2lubGluZV9hdHRhY2htZW50IhZCX2lyZVJNYVhOMEJZdTdxUzduQ19BOLXJ41jaRz4Xnca_fWvC7T1E63bj">

Community Resources Expo 2026 at The Crossroads

<h1>The Crossroads Tenant Halloween Contest 🎃🏆</h1> Participating stores are getting into the Halloween spirit with a tenant-wide decorating contest at The Crossroads Mall! The Crossroads Mall Tenant Halloween Contest at The Crossroads Mall takes place Thursday, October 29, 2026, with judging beginning at 1:00 PM in Portage, Michigan. <h3>Contest Details</h3><ul><li>📅 Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026</li><li>⏰ Judging Begins: 1:00 PM</li><li>📍 Location: Participating stores throughout The Crossroads Mall</li><li>City/State: Portage, Michigan</li><li>🥇 1st Place: $100</li><li>🥈 2nd Place: $75</li><li>🥉 3rd Place: $50</li></ul> The management team will visit each participating store beginning at 1:00 PM to judge their Halloween displays. Winners will be selected for first, second, and third place and announced later that same day. 👻✨ Participating tenants are encouraged to get creative and show off their Halloween spirit for a chance to win!

The Crossroads Tenant Halloween Contest

<h1>Munchkin Masquerade</h1> Dress up the little ones for an evening of Halloween trick-or-treating throughout The Crossroads Mall. The Munchkin Masquerade at The Crossroads Mall takes place Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:30 PM–7:30 PM in Portage, Michigan. <h3>Event Details</h3><ul><li>Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026</li><li>Time: 5:30 PM–7:30 PM</li><li>Location: Throughout The Crossroads Mall</li><li>City/State: Portage, Michigan</li></ul> Children and their families are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat throughout The Crossroads Mall. Participating stores will join in the Halloween festivities and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters along the way. Visit The Crossroads Mall on October 29 to join the Munchkin Masquerade.

Munchkin Masquerade

POPORTUNITY Pop-Up Stop at The Crossroads The Crossroads in Portage, MI offers flexible retail pop-up space for small businesses, makers, and entrepreneurs through the POPORTUNITY Pop-Up Stop program. Location: Center Court, The Crossroads, Portage, MI About the Program:The POPORTUNITY Pop-Up Stop is a turnkey retail solution located in Center Court at The Crossroads. Units include built-in lighting, lockable storage drawers, ample shelving, lockable unit covers, and a flexible design for easy repositioning. Flexible leasing options are available for businesses looking to reach shoppers in a high-visibility, high-traffic location without committing to a full storefront. Ideal for small businesses, product launches, brand testing, and independent makers. Contact the Specialty Leasing Team:Call (269) 568-1937, email <a href="mailto:ALindsay@Summit-Us.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ALindsay@Summit-Us.com</a>, or visit <a href="TheCrossroadsMall.com/leasing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheCrossroadsMall.com/leasing</a>.

POPORTUNITY – Pop-Up Stop

The Crossroads welcomes event inquiries from community organizations, youth groups, nonprofits, businesses, and independent event organizers interested in hosting events at the mall.&nbsp;Our space is well suited for a wide range of events, including vendor markets, hobby and collector shows, fundraisers, seasonal showcases, and organized group activities. We also work with youth and community organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, schools, and local clubs seeking an accessible, indoor venue for scheduled events or special programs.&nbsp;Whether you’re planning a one-day event, a multi-day show, or a recurring gathering, we invite you to reach out to discuss your event idea, space needs, and availability.&nbsp;📧 Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:crossroads-admin@summit-us.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">crossroads-admin@summit-us.com</a>📞 Call: 269-903-3153&nbsp;A member of our team will be happy to connect and discuss next steps.

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Events

Events

Munchkin Masquerade

Community Resources Expo 2026 at The Crossroads

The Crossroads Tenant Halloween Contest

Munchkin Masquerade

Community Resources Expo 2026 at The Crossroads

The Crossroads Tenant Halloween Contest

Munchkin Masquerade

Community Resources Expo 2026 at The Crossroads

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Mall Walking Program

Host Your Event at The Crossroads

POPORTUNITY – Pop-Up Stop

The Crossroads Tenant Halloween Contest

Munchkin Masquerade

Community Resources Expo 2026 at The Crossroads

Cookies with Santa

Maple Hill Holiday Parade

Special Santa Events