Great Lakes Mall

Events

Great Lakes Mall is Mentor’s premier shopping destination offering market-exclusive brands and locally-owned specialty shops to residents and tourists alike. Great Lakes Mall also hosts several events throughout the year including: Senior Day, Blood Drives, a Halloween Candy Crawl and Photos with the Easter Bunny and Santa.

Bring your furry friends for a photo with Santa!Reserve your spot <a href="https://whereissanta.com/mall/1335?utm_campaign=great-lakes-mall&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=website-wpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(8, 8, 9);">HERE</a> or just walk in!The Santa set is located in the Dillard’s Concourse. ﻿6 Reasons to Book Online:<ol><li>Avoid the Rush: Lock in your date and time now.</li><li>Free Rescheduling: Up to 48 hours before your visit.</li><li>Free Digital Greeting Cards from Pixie Post: Included with Elite, Premium &amp; Standard packages</li><li>Holiday Treats from Shutterfly: 50% off your Shutterfly order plus 10 free Holiday Cards</li><li>Gift from Portable North Pole: A personalized digital message from Santa before your visit.</li><li>Hassle-Free Checkout: A quick and easy process when you visit.</li></ol>

Bring your furry friends for a photo with Santa! 

Paws & Claus

Join us for a special visit with Sensitive Santa! Sensitive Santa will welcome guests with special needs for a memorable photo experience supportive of sensory, physical, and developmental needs. Sensitive Santa will take place at the Santa set located in the Dillard’s Concourse. Photo packages will be available for purchase.Reserve your spot by clicking <a href="https://whereissanta.com/mall/1335?utm_campaign=great-lakes-mall&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=website-wpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(27, 63, 45);">HERE</a> or just walk up! 6 Reasons to Book Online:<ol><li>Avoid the Rush: Lock in your date and time now.</li><li>Free Rescheduling: Up to 48 hours before your visit.</li><li>Free Digital Greeting Cards from Pixie Post: Included with Elite, Premium &amp; Standard packages</li><li>Holiday Treats from Shutterfly: 50% off your Shutterfly order plus 10 free Holiday Cards</li><li>Gift from Portable North Pole: A personalized digital message from Santa before your visit.</li><li>Hassle-Free Checkout: A quick and easy process when you visit.</li></ol>

Sensitive Santa

JCPenney Kids Zone events are happening the second Saturday of each month from 11AM-noon! This month: Create a 3D Turkey! Kids get a FREE Craft, ID badge &amp; lanyardCollector’s pin each monthCraft Medallion after completing 6 crafts Parents, you’ll get: Extra 10% Off* coupon to boost your savings!*Coupon required. For use in store and jcp.com only on the day of the event. Coupon can be combined with another JCPenney coupon. Some exclusions and restrictions apply. See store associate for coupon and details.

JCPenney Kids Zone - November

Featured Events

JCPenney Kids Zone events are happening the second Saturday of each month from 11AM-noon! Kids get a FREE Craft, ID badge &amp; lanyardCollector’s pin each monthCraft Medallion after completing 6 crafts Parents, you’ll get: Extra 10% Off* coupon to boost your savings!*Coupon required. For use in store and jcp.com only on the day of the event. Coupon can be combined with another JCPenney coupon. Some exclusions and restrictions apply. See store associate for coupon and details.

JCPenney Kids Zone - December

JCPenney, one of the nation’s largest apparel and home furnishings retailers, is on a mission to ensure every customer’s shopping experience is worth their time, money and effort. Whether shopping JCPenney.com or visiting one of their many store locations across the United States and Puerto Rico, you will discover a broad assortment of products from a leading portfolio of private, exclusive and national brands. Supporting this value proposition is the warrior spirit of over 100,000 JCPenney associates, who are focused on the Company’s three strategic priorities of strengthening private brands, becoming a world-class omnichannel retailer and increasing revenue per customer. For additional information, please visit JCPenney.com.

JCPenney

Visit Santa at Great Lakes Mall! From Friday, November 13 through Christmas Eve, bring the whole family for festive visits and photos with Santa. Whether it’s your child’s first visit with Santa or a cherished holiday tradition, we’re ready to help you capture magical memories that will last a lifetime.&nbsp;6 Reasons to Book Online:<ol><li>Avoid the Rush: Lock in your date and time now.</li><li>Free Rescheduling: Up to 48 hours before your visit.</li><li>Free Digital Greeting Cards from Pixie Post: Included with Elite, Premium &amp; Standard packages</li><li>Holiday Treats from Shutterfly: 50% off your Shutterfly order plus 10 free Holiday Cards</li><li>Gift from Portable North Pole: A personalized digital message from Santa before your visit.</li><li>Hassle-Free Checkout: A quick and easy process when you visit.</li></ol>&nbsp;<h2><a href="https://whereissanta.com/mall/1335?utm_campaign=great-lakes-mall&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=website-wpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: red;">&gt; BOOK NOW! &lt;</a></h2>&nbsp;Walk-ups are also welcome! Friday, 11/13/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Saturday, 11/14/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMSunday,	11/15/2026	NOON-6 PM	Break from 3-3:30 PMMonday,	11/16/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Tuesday,	11/17/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Wednesday,	11/18/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Thursday,	11/19/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Friday,	11/20/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Saturday,	11/21/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMSunday,	11/22/2026	NOON-6 PM	Break from 3-3:30 PMMonday,	11/23/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Tuesday,	11/24/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Wednesday,	11/25/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Thursday,	11/26/2026	Thanksgiving Day - Mall Closed	Friday,	11/27/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMSaturday,	11/28/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMSunday,	11/29/2026	NOON-6 PM	Break from 3-3:30 PMMonday,	11/30/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Tuesday,	12/1/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Wednesday,	12/2/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Thursday,	12/3/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Friday,	12/4/2026	2 PM-7 PM	Saturday,	12/5/2026	11 AM-8 PM	Break from 3-4 PMSunday,	12/6/2026	11:30 AM-6 PM	Break from 3-4 PMMonday,	12/7/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMTuesday,	12/8/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMWednesday,	12/9/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMThursday,	12/10/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMFriday,	12/11/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMSaturday,	12/12/2026	11 AM-8 PM	Break from 3-4 PMSunday,	12/13/2026	NOON-6 PM	Break from 3-4 PMMonday,	12/14/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMTuesday,	12/15/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMWednesday,	12/16/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMThursday,	12/17/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMFriday,	12/18/2026	10 AM-8 PM	Break from 3-4 PMSaturday,	12/19/2026	10 AM-8 PM	Break from 3-4 PMSunday,	12/20/2026	11 AM-7 PM	Break from 3-4 PMMonday,	12/21/2026	10 AM-8 PM	Break from 3-4 PMTuesday,	12/22/2026	10 AM-8 PM	Break from 3-4 PMWednesday,	12/23/2026	10 AM-8 PM	Break from 3-4 PMThursday,	12/24/2026	9 AM-5 PM	Break from 2-3 PMChristmas Day - Friday 12/25/26 - Mall Closed

Join us for a festive photo experience the whole family will love!

Photos & Visits with Santa

Cherry Hill Programs is the industry-leader in experiential photography and operates the Easter Bunny and Santa Photo Experiences each year.

Cherry Hill Programs

Doors open at 10 AM daily for mall walking.&nbsp;

Events

Featured Events

Paws & Claus

Events

Mall Walking

Photos & Visits with Santa

JCPenney Kids Zone - November

Sensitive Santa

Paws & Claus

JCPenney Kids Zone - December