Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in Lake County 2019
By: Alexander Faerber 11/26/2019
After a long day of family and good food, it's time to shift gears into the holiday season, and with that comes shopping. Finish up that last bite of pie and get ready to hit the streets as Lake County is set for the biggest shopping days of the year. Don't let the tryptophan from that delicious turkey slow you down in your pursuit of great deals.
Lake County has no shortage of shopping options to find gifts for everyone on your list. Looking for some great doorbuster deals? Check out the malls in the area to score some awesome deals. If you are looking to avoid that mad dash while also supporting local businesses, be sure to check out all the great deals being offered in your local communities for Small Business Saturday.
Here is your guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in Lake County.
Black Friday Weekend Hours of Operation
Gurnee Mills 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee
Thanksgiving: 6-11:59 p.m. Black Friday: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, November 30: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, December 1: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Hawthorn Mall 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
Thanksgiving: 6 p.m.-midnight Black Friday: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, November 30: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, December 1: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Deer Park Town Center 20530 N. Rand Rd., Deer Park
Thanksgiving: Closed Black Friday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, November 30: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, December 1: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlet 11211 120th Ave., Pleasant Prairie, WI
Thanksgiving: 6 p.m.-11:59 p.m. Black Friday: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, November 30: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, December 1: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Small Business Saturday Communities
Black Friday and Small Biz Friday Deals
Gurnee Mills
- Bass Pro Shops: Six Hour Sale from 5-11 a.m.
- Tommy Hilfiger: 50 percent off of everything
- U.S. Polo Association: Outerwear starting at $19.99
- Torrid: 50 percent off the entire store
- Build-A-Bear: Buy one get one for $10
- Levi's: Up to 40% off
- American Eagle: 40 percent off holiday collection including jeans; $25 flannels
- Go! Calendars, Games & Toys All Calendars & Planners Buy One Get One 50 percent off
- Guess Factory: 40-60 percent off the entire store
- Crocs: Buy one get one 60 percent off
- Loft: 50-65 percent off your purchase
- Oakley: Take an additional 50 percent off clearance apparel and accessories
- Only Child Brewery: Mug Club launches Black Friday
Downtown Antioch Small Business Sales
- Family Heirloom Antiques: Entire Store will be on sale
- Ooh~La~La Boutique & Consignment: Store-wide sales, $5 Deals and $5 Clearance and giveaway bonus
- Timeless Treasures: 20 percent off of the entire store
- Ms. Peddler’s Boutique: some items marked 20 and 30 percent off. Receive 10 percent off custom ordered pieces
- JJ Blinkers: 20% off and in-store extra specials
Other Small Business Saturday Options
Gurnee Antique Market 5742 Northridge Dr., Gurnee
Volo 4 Antique Malls 27640 W. Volo Village Rd., Volo
Long Grove Confectionery Retail Store 114 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove
Long Grove Confectionery Co. Factory Store 333 Lexington Dr., Buffalo Grove
Long Grove Confectionery Nut and Candy House 581 Bonner Rd., Wauconda
The Popcorn Factory 13970 W. Laurel Dr., Lake Forest
SkipperBud’s Antioch, Winthrop Harbor and Volo
Tony Cannoli Specialty Pastries 460 Lake St., Mundelein
Treetime Christmas Creations 22102 Pepper Rd., Lake Barrington
Uniquely Sweet 888. E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake
Lake County Libation Trail
Looking for a gift for the libation connoisseurs in your life? Swing on by one of the many places on the Lake County Libation Trail to find present or just unwind after a hectic day of holiday shopping.
For Beer Lovers
- Bosacki’s Brewery, Mundelein
- Buffalo Creek Brewing, Long Grove
- Flesk Brewing, Barrington
- Half Day Brewing Co., Lincolnshire
- Harbor Brewing Co., Winthrop Harbor
- Light The Lamp Brewery, Grayslake
- Mickey Finn’s Brewery, Libertyville
- Onion Pub & Brewery, Barrington
- Only Child Brewery, Gurnee
- Ravinia Brewing Company, Highland Park
- Roaring Table Brewery, Lake Zurich
- Tighthead Brewery, Mundelein
- Wright's Brew & Bistro, Lincolnshire
- Zümbier Brewery, Waukegan
For Vino Aficionados For Cocktail Fans For more information about the Lake County Libation Trail,
continue here. Lake County Shopping Events
Festival of Arts & Crafts at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center Friday-Sunday, November 29-December 1; Fri.: 3-7 p.m., Sat.: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Grayslake Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Market Friday, November 29; 3-8 p.m.
Small Business Saturday Libertyville Shopping Tour Saturday, November 30; All Day
Black Friday Bash at Hawthorn Mall Friday, November 29
Gurnee Mills Black Friday Thursday-Friday, November 28-29; Thu.: 6-11:59 p.m., Fri.: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets Black Friday Thursday- Friday, November 28-29; Thu.: 6-11:59 p.m., Fri.: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Deer Park Town Center Black Friday Friday, November 29; 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
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