FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2025
READY SET BACK TO SCHOOL @ Crossgates
August 21, 2025, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Guilderland, NY: Back to School Season has arrived and Crossgates along with B95.5 is ready to celebrate with our Ready Set Back to School event on August 21st from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in front of APEX Entertainment.
Join us for music, dancing and activities from some of your favorites like Primark, REI Co-op, Dave & Buster’s, Macy’s, Lush, APEX Entertainment and so many more! Get entered to win prize packs valued at over $200 every 15 minutes from even more retailers like Windsor, Maggie McFly’s, Urban Outfitters, Spa Mirbeau, 110 Grill, Zara, Lululemon & more including lawn seats to see the Jonas Brothers at SPAC, August 24th compliments of Live Nation!
In addition, bring a back to school item to donate to the Guilderland YMCA’s Running Start Program and get entered to win the Grand Prize Giveaway valued at over $1,000! Items for donations include binders, crayons, glue, lined paper, markers, notebooks, pens, pencils and rulers. The Running Start Program serves children in kindergarten through 12th grade who are identified as having financial need.
Crossgates, along with B95.5, is so excited to celebrate the end of summer with everyone. Get ready, Get set, Get Back to School at Crossgates!
Visit www.shopcrossgates.com and follow us on Facebook & Instagram for all your back to school finds as well as updates on upcoming openings, giveaways, community events, promotions & sales offered at our center and within our stores, restaurants & entertainment venues.
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About Crossgates:
Crossgates is the Capital Region’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination offering an impressive selection of national brands and the newest retail concepts. The center is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Primark and Best Buy, while offering more than 180 retail shops, including Apple. Crossgates offers 10 entertainment venues and over 20 on-site eateries, such as Dave & Buster’s, Get Air, Billy Beez, Apex Entertainment, Maggie McFly’s and Regal Cinemas with IMAX. Or simply relax at our award-winning day spa, Spa Mirbeau. Located adjacent to a dual-branded 192-room Homewood Suites and Tru by Hilton hotel, Crossgates is your destination to EAT. SHOP. PLAY. STAY. Additional information regarding Crossgates can be found at shopcrossgates.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About Pyramid Management Group, LLC:
Pyramid Management Group, owner of Crossgates, is one of the largest, most innovative, privately-held real estate developers in the northeast. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Pyramid’s portfolio of dynamic shopping, dining and entertainment destinations dominate the northeast with 9 properties located throughout New York and Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years, Pyramid has built its reputation on being first, fast, ahead of the curve and always what’s next, leading the industry in combining the best elements of traditional retail with world-class dining and entertainment, all under one roof. For more information, visit www.pyramidmg.com