Reading, PA. October 23, 2025: To celebrate its 51st store and fifth location in New York, Boscov’s will host a Three-Day Grand Opening Celebration full of unbelievable Grand Opening specials, entertainment, over $25,000 worth of register to win prizes, free gifts, a fireworks celebration and much more! “We’ve created an unforgettable Grand Opening Celebration for Rochester,” said Jim Boscov, Chairman and CEO of Boscov’s. “You can expect exciting retailing that combines fun, fashion, community support, entertainment and service with jaw dropping pricing on a tremendous assortment of products throughout the store.”
The Boscov’s Three-Day Grand Opening Celebration will occur on:
- Thursday, October 30, 2025:Charity Day – Shop for a Cause
- Make a $5 donation to your favorite participating non-profit and you’ll be the first to see the new Boscov’s, shop all the Grand Opening specials and receive a Free Umbrella ($19.99 value)!
- Register to win 1 of 20 $100 Boscov’s Gift Cards reserved exclusively for Charity Day customers.
- 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, meet Sabrina Soto, the renowned interior designer, consultant and HGTV entrepreneur and receive a FREE Tote bag.
- Be one of the first 2,000 Candy Department customers and enjoy a FREE chocolate-covered pretzel.
- FREE music, entertainment and activities for the entire family.
- Friday, October 31, 2025: Family Day – Something for Everyone
- Boscov’s is officially open to the public! Be one of the first to enjoy all of our Grand Opening specials.
- Join Peanuts and the Gang hunt for the Great Pumpkin and receive Free Peanuts inspired Giveaways and Snacks!
- 3:00 – 7:00 pm, take your photo with the authentic Snoopy, courtesy of Peanuts Worldwide.
- Enjoy a day filled with fabulous FREE entertainment for the family, with music and activities for kids, including balloon artistry and face painting.
- Saturday, November 1, 2025: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Fireworks
- At 9:30 am, you’re invited to join local dignitaries and the Greece Blue Knights Marching Band kick-off our ribbon-cutting ceremony. Jaime Saunders, President of the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes along with United Way member agencies will cut a special ribbon made of $100 bills for each organization plus a $1,000 bill for the United Way, symbolizing Boscov’s ongoing commitment to local charities.
- From 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, take your photo with the authentic Snoopy and receive a Free Peanuts themed Drawstring Backpack.
- Throughout the day, discover the best brands and selection at incredible prices while enjoying FREE staged performances by The University of Rochester YellowJackets at 2:00 PM and Nik Lite from Nik & The Nice Guys at 6:00 PM.
- At 9:00 pm, enjoy a spectacular Grand Opening Fireworks display at the mall. Tune into Brockport 89.1 the Point to hear synchronized music to the firework show. Park on the Boscov’s, Barnes & Noble and Target side of the mall for a great view.
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Based in Reading, PA, Boscov’s operates 50 stores in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Ohio and West Virginia. It is the nation’s largest family-owned department store chain. Boscov’s is celebrating its 111th year as a full-line, full-service department store. It is known for making shopping fun and offering the best brands at the best prices with incredible service. In addition to the wide range of departments normally found in department stores, Boscov’s also features toys, furniture, an exciting gift department, a vast full-service candy department, and Boscov’s Bargain Outlet, a unique store within a store.
The Mall at Greece Ridge is located on Ridge Road in Greece, NY. It is a 1.6 million square foot enclosed shopping center with Boscov’s, Apple Cinemas, Barnes & Noble, JC Penney, Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshall’s, Burlington and 140 other specialty shops and restaurants.
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