Santa, Shopping and Seasonal Fun Await
Canton, Ohio – November 14, 2025 – The holiday season has arrived, and Belden Village Mall is bringing the cheer! Shoppers can tackle their gift lists while enjoying a lineup of festive events and seasonal experiences.
No holiday celebration is complete without a stop to see Santa—and he’ll be spreading joy at Belden Village Mall starting on November 14 for special photo experiences every day leading up to Christmas Eve. While walk-ups are welcome, guests are encouraged to reserve their spot in advance to help keep wait times short. Photos with Santa are sponsored by Kia of Bedford. To view Santa’s daily schedule, photo package pricing and reservation information, visit here.
Pets have their own special nights with Santa on Sunday, November 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, from 6:30-8 p.m. Sponsored by Kia of Bedford, Pet Photos with Santa is the purr-fect way to capture holiday memories with furry family members. Please note the event is first come, first served – no reservations. For photo package pricing, visit here.
In addition, Soothing Santa welcomes people of all ages and abilities to visit Santa on Saturday, December 6, and Saturday, December 13, from 8:30-10 a.m. These events provide a quieter experience prior to stores opening – center music will be off and guest traffic is expected to be minimal. Visits with Santa are free. Photo packages will be available for purchase. Please contact Mall Management to reserve a spot at 330-492-7779. Soothing Santa is sponsored by The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children and The Canton Palace Theatre.
Additional Holiday Happenings at Belden Village include:
Whoville Holiday Adventure
November 22 from 1-3pm
Kick off the holiday season with festive activities and entertainment in Center Court. Sponsored by Kia of Bedford, enjoy a meet and greet with The Mean One and Martha, face painting, balloon twisting, activities with YMCA of Stark County, plus treats and swag for the first 150 kids! Register for this free event here and automatically be entered to win a family four-pack of tickets for a Holiday Movie Series at The Canton Palace Theatre.
Black Friday
November 28
Start scoring all the Black Friday deals when the mall opens at 7 a.m. A complete directory of Belden Village stores and restaurants can be found here.
Shop Local Saturday
November 29
Celebrate the spirit of small businesses and discover Belden Village Mall’s newest local shops, vendors and holiday pop-ups — offering unique gifts, treats and seasonal specials. Plus, meet Nikolina DJ Diva with Q92 for a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets for a Holiday Movie Series at The Canton Palace Theatre and more. For a full list of new and local stores and to register for the giveaway, visit here.
Holiday Giving Trees
Tis the season of giving! Visit the Giving Trees in Center Court through December 19, choose a tag from any (or all) of the charitable organizations and put your donations in the box. Organizations include: 1.) Toys for Tots, U.S. Marine Corps 2.) The Angel Tree, Salvation Army 3.) The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children and 4.) National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI).
In the spirit of giving, Belden Village is also hosting a 12 Days of Giveaways promotion from December 6-17. Follow Belden Village on Facebook and Instagram (@BeldenVillageMall) for the chance to win gift cards and prizes from retailers throughout the mall.
December Entertainment
Don’t miss Sounds of the Season, which includes special musical entertainment and family fun. A schedule of events will be shared soon on the Belden Village Mall events page.
“The holidays are a special time at Belden Village Mall, filled with excitement, tradition and community spirit,” said Lisa Kreiger, marketing and business development director at Belden Village Mall. “It’s such a joy to see families come together to celebrate the season, and we’re thrilled to continue offering guests new experiences and festive favorites.”
For more information about Belden Village Mall’s Holiday Happenings, along with extended holiday shopping hours, visit www.beldenvillagemall.com.