Hanover Mall, soon to be known as Hanover Crossing, is pleased to announce that Santa will arrive at the mall on Saturday, November 18 at center court. Along with Santa the mall welcomes Stockings to Stuff, Hickory Farms, Go Calendars, Toys & Games and Native Spirit for the holiday season.

The mall continues to house many local merchants and will celebrate Shop Local Saturday on November 25^th. The locally owned retailers include Storybook Cove, Sports Collections, Cell Mall Point, Coffee Corner and Picture Perfect Studio. The week of November 7 through December 1^st will feature holiday pet photos every night from 5-8 pm.

The Charity Giving Tree promotion will return with eight local charities competing for the most votes for their beautifully decorated trees on display in the middle of the mall to win a top prize of $1500, $500 or $250. This year’s charities include Bethesda House, Campbells Christmas Angels, CarePacks for Soldiers, Hanson Food Pantry, Prayers for Charlotte, South Shore Habitat for Humanity, South Shore Health Systems and The Sun Will Rise Foundation. They will also host fundraisers for Home Instead- Santa to a Senior, Toys for Tots and a Charity Gift Wrap.

The former JC Penny event space will host the Castleberry Craft Fair on December 2^nd and 3^rd, Comic/Anime Fest on December 8^th through the 10^th and the Greenburg Train Show returns January 5^th and 6^th.

“We are celebrating the holiday season in style at the Hanover Mall.” said Ed Callahan, General Manager of the Hanover Mall. “We welcome our seasonal merchants to our mix of national retailers and local stores. The mix of options and our calendar of events offers our customers a unique shopping experience and we have the most vibrant and exciting holiday décor and Pictures with Santa in the state.”

About Hanover Crossing

Since 1971, the Hanover Mall, soon to be known as Hanover Crossing, has served the shopping needs of Hanover and the region. Hanover Mall supports a number of community activities and causes, and employs hundreds of local residents and stands as the Town of Hanover’s largest taxpayer. The mall, now under ownership of PREP (PECO Real Estate Partners) is presently undergoing redevelopment plans. The future of this project represents what PREP is about, transforming retail, creating value and developing a shopping center for people to shop, dine and gather for years for come. The mall is located at 1775 Washington Street, Route 53, Hanover, MA. To learn more about the Mall, please visit their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TheHanoverMall/.