Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in Lake County 2018

By: Jonathan Jones 11/20/2018

The mad dash begins the moment you and the family drop the fork on Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in Lake County provides visitors with the deals of a lifetime.

The turkey has been devoured, the candied yams are a thing of the past and the apple pie is in mere morsels. Football is on your TV, but really you’re trying to rest up so you can get a head start on the holiday shopping spree for your family friends.

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Lake County has their busy spots that include Gurnee Mills, Hawthorn Mall, Deer Park Town Center and Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets on Black Friday. You could also wait and keep it Lake County Local and get your gifts on Small Business Saturday.

Either way, to keep you on schedule during the long weekend, here is your guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in Lake County.

Black Friday Weekend Hours of Operation

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Gurnee Mills 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee

Thanksgiving: 6-11:59 p.m. Black Friday: Midnight-1 a.m.; 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, November 24: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, November 25: 10 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 24: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, November 25: 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 24: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, November 25: 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 24: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, November 25: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Small Business Saturday Communities

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Black Friday and Small Biz Friday Deals

Gurnee Mills

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Bass Pro Shops: Six Hour Sale from 5-11 a.m.
Cros: Buy one get one 70 percent off
Pagoda: 40 percent off everything above $50
Carters/Osh Kosh B'Gosh: Be the first 100 people in the door and possibly win a share of $1 million in dash dollars
Tommy Hilfiger: 40-60 percent off of everything
American Eagle: 40 percent off holiday collection including jeans; $25 flannels
Build-A-Bear: Buy one get one for $6
Wilson: 50-80 percent off the entire store
Journeys: up to 50 percent off select styles
Guess Factory: 40-60 percent off the entire store
U.S. Polo Association: Polos, outerwear, sweaters and jeans under $20

Downtown Antioch Small Business Sales

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Family Heirloom Antiques: Spin the deal wheel and save!
Ooh~La~La Boutique & Cosignment: Three-day sale spin the deal wheel for freebies (i.e. Victoria Secret Clutch, Ooh La La t-shirt and other prizes), up to 50 percent off an item and more
Wine Shop at Home - Kearney: Up to 25 percent off of wines
Ms. Peddler's Boutique: sales and promotions TBA
JJ Blinkers: Find the Scrooge U photo and have a chance to win a prize
Vigneto del Bino: Wine discounts at their Holiday Celebration (Dec. 8)

Other Small Business Saturday Options

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Trails of treasures at Volo Antique Malls. ?: @chelsienelson #letsgolakecounty #enjoyillinois #antiques

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Gurnee Antique Market 5742 Northridge Dr., Gurnee

Volo 4 Antique Malls 27640 W. Volo Village Rd., Volo

Uniquely Sweet 888 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake

The Olive Tap 240 Robert Parker Coffin Rd., Long Grove

Long Grove Confectionery Retail Store 114 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove

Long Grove Confectionery Co. Factory Store 333 Lexinghton Dr., Buffalo Grove

Long Grove Confectionery Nut and Candy House 581 Bonner Rd., Wauconda

Treetime Christmas Creations 22102 Pepper Rd., Lake Barrington

SkipperBud's Antioch, Winthrop Harbor and Volo

Lake County Libation Trail

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The perfect gift for someone is growler of brew or a bottle of vino or spirit. While on your way to the deals of a lifetime, contemplate providing a present from the Lake County Libation Trail

For Brew Lovers

Bosacki's Home Brew Microbrewery, Mundelein
Buffalo Creek Brewing, Long Grove
Flesk Brewing, Barrington
Half Day Brewing Co., Lincolnshire
Light The Lamp Brewery, Grayslake
Mickey Finn's Brewery, Libertyville
Only Child Brewery, Gurnee
Roaring Table Brewery, Lake Zurich
Tighthead Brewery, Mundelein

For Vino Aficiandos

Glunz Family Winery and Cellars, Grayslake
Lynfred Winery, Wheeling
Valentino Vineyards, Long Grove
Vigneto del Bino, Antioch

For Cocktail Fans

Club Tiki, Waukegan
Copper Fiddle Distillery, Lake Zurich
North Shore Distillery, Green Oaks

For more information about the Lake County Libation Trail, continue here.

Lake County Shopping Events

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Carriage rides starting today! #smallbusinesssaturday @wgnmorningnews

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Holiday Arts and Craft Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center Friday-Sunday, November 23; Fri.: 4-8 p.m., Sat.: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Black Friday Bash at Hawthorn Mall Friday, November 23;

Grayslake Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Market Friday, November 23; 5:30-8 p.m.

Small Business Saturday Libertyville Shopping Tour Saturday, November 24; All Day

Vintage Holidays/Long Grove Holiday Season November 23-December 25

For more information about shopping options in Lake County, click here