Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Shopping in Lake County 2024

By: Stephanie Wylie 11/22/2024

As Thanksgiving weekend approaches, get ready to dive into a holiday shopping experience like no other in Lake County. From the excitement of Black Friday doorbusters to the heartfelt connections of Small Business Saturday, there’s something for every shopper to enjoy. Lake County boasts a mix of expansive malls brimming with deals and charming local boutiques offering unique, one-of-a-kind treasures. Support local entrepreneurs, discover hidden gems, and find personalized gifts that truly capture the spirit of the season. Whether you're chasing the thrill of the big sales or the cozy vibe of a small-town shopping spree, this guide will help you navigate it all. Bundle up and embark on a shopping adventure that combines the joy of the season with the pride of supporting your community.

Black Friday Weekend Hours of Operation

Gurnee Mills 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee
Thanksgiving: CLOSED. Black Friday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, November 25; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, November 26; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
Thanksgiving: CLOSED. Black Friday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, November 25: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, November 26: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Deer Park Town Center 20530 N. Rand Rd., Deer Park
Thanksgiving: CLOSED. Black Friday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, November 25.: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, November 26.: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mellody Farm 851 Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills
Individual store hours may vary.

Small Business Saturday Communities

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Deals

Deer Park Town Center

Buy two, get two free from Yankee Candle
50% off from Pottery Barn
30% off from Victoria's Secret
30% off from Vera Bradley
$50 off first hair color from Madison Reed
Up to 30% off from Crate & Barrel
30% off sac bundles at Love Sac
25-30% off from Kendra Scott
30% off from Pandora
BOGO 50% off dresses, sweaters and skirts from Altar'd State
Free lash sale at Deka Lash

Gurnee Mills

$20 Winter Puffers from Charlotte Russe
405 off on Everything $50 and up from Banter Piercing Pagoda
Buy one, get one 50% off at Lids
50% off select styles at Oakley
50-70% off storewide at Zales Outlet
Forever 21 Doorbusters $20 & under
30% off storewide at Pandora
Buy 13, get 13 Jibbitz Charms and buy two, get two free from Crocs
Gifts starting at $9.99 and $50 off $150 from Nautica Factory Store
50% entire store at Under Armour Factory House
Up to 40% off from Hollister Co. Outlet
$99 Sale from Park Avenue
Three for $10 acccessories from Pawanys
50% off store wide from Earthbound Trading Co.
Buy one, get one 50% off sweats from FYE
Buy one, get one tee's from Spencers
$5.99 Books from 2nd & Charles
80% off from The Children's Place
$15 massage therapy special from Acussage

Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills

Free ear piercing at Claire's
50% off from Eddie Bauer
25% off in-store with a studio Ghili Fest 2024 ticket stub from Hot Topic
50% off additional pair from Lens Crafters
30% off Total Comfort at Love Sac

Mellody Farm Shopping Center in Vernon Hills

Madison Reed: Book your first hair color appointment November 30 and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount. Use promo code FALLMR20 at checkout. Build a Bundle and get 15% off when you purchase three or more products in store

Other Small Business Saturday Options

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

Long Grove Confectionery Coffee Apple Haus 114 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove

Long Grove Confectionery Co. Buffalo Grove 333 Lexington Dr., Buffalo Grove

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

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

Broken Bridge Treats 220 Robert Parker Coffin Rd., Long Grove

RISE Dispensaries 1325 Armour Blvd., Mundelein

McMahon Gallery 321 S. Ridge Rd., Lake Forest

Skipper Bud’s 1000 IL Route 173, Antioch

Reclaimed Artisans Inc. 302 Peterson Rd., Libertyville

Signature Popcorn 318 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove

Peter Patterson Glassworks 888 Tower Rd., Suite E, Mundelein

Pickard China 782 Pickard Ave., Antioch.

Lambs Farm Shop and Sugar Maple Country Store at Lambs Farm 14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville

Ma and Pa's Candy 424 Robert Parker Coffin Rd., Long Grove

Woodland Grove Photography Studio and Gallery 169 Archer Ave., Mundelein

Hungry Monkey Baking Co. Lake Forest

Extreme Flight Simulation 1350 Tri-State Pkwy., STE 128 Gurnee

Lovin Oven Cakery 455 Lake St., Antioch

Sock Monkey Museum 210 Robert Parker Coffin Rd., Long Grove

SunBerry Orchard 28111 N. Freemont Center Rd., Mundelein

Tony Cannoli Specialty Pastries 460 Lake St., Mundelein

Treetime Christmas Creations 22102 Pepper Rd., Lake Barrington

Uniquely Sweet 888. E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake

The Irish Boutique 224 Robert Parker Coffin Rd., Long Grove

Windy City Boutique 777 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite D, Lake Villa

Click here for a list of Black-owned Businesses

Lake County Libation Trail

For Beer Lovers

Black Lung Brewing Company, Round Lake Beach and Fox Lake
Bosacki’s Brewery, Mundelein
Broken Tee Brewing Co., Highwood
Buffalo Creek Brewing, Long Grove
Half Day Brewing Company, Lincolnshire
Harbor Brewing Company, Winthrop Harbor and Lake Villa
Mickey Finn’s Brewery, Libertyville
Nightshade and Pandemonium Brewing Company, Waukegan
9th Hour Brewing Company, Lake Villa
Phase Three Brewing Company, Lake Zurich
Ravinia Brewing Company, Highland Park
Roaring Table Brewery, Lake Zurich
Tighthead Brewery, Mundelein
Tonality Brewing Co., Mundelein
Wild Onion Brewery, Lake Barrington
Wright's Brew & Bistro, Lincolnshire

For Vino Aficionados

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

For Cocktail Fans

Copper Fiddle Distillery, Lake Zurich
North Shore Distillery, Green Oaks
28 Mile Distilling Company, Highwood

Holiday Shopping Experiences in Lake County

Sip and Shop in Gurnee Saturday, November 23; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Grayslake Art Alliance Holiday Fine Arts Show & Sale Friday, November 29; 5-8 p.m.

Small Business Saturday in Downtown Libertyville Saturday, November 30; various times.

Kris Kringle Artist Market in Waukegan Saturday, Novmeber 30; 3-8 p.m.

Small Business Saturday at Hawthorn Saturday, November 30; various times.

Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 30; various times.

Handmade Holiday Faire at Mickey Finn's Brewery Sunday, December 1; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Holiday Shop, Sip and Soiree Tuesday, December 3; 5-7 p.m.

Grayslake Village Center Holiday Shopping Night Out Wednesday, December 4; 5-8 p.m.

First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville Friday, December 6; various times.

Annual Holiday Craft Fair ALA 771 Gurnee Saturday, December 7; 9 a.m.-3 pm.

Holly Jolly Holiday in Wauconda Thursday, November 30; 6 p.m.

Cookie Decorating "The Grinch" at the Joyful Gourmet Sunday, December 8; 10 a.m.-Noon.

Holiday Cocktails with Shanna from Main Street Social at the Joyful Gourmet Friday, December 13; 5-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m.

Hot Cocoa Stroll at Hawthorn Row Saturday, December 14; 5-8 p.m.

Make Your Own Glass Ornaments/Icicles at Peter Patterson Glassworks Now-Sunday, December 15; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Deerfield Bannockburn & Riverwoods Shop Local Thursday, November 21-Sunday, December 15; various times.

Grayslake Antique and Flea Market at Lake County Fairgrounds Saturday, December 14-Sunday, December 15; Sat.: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun.: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Holiday Cookie Walk in Gurnee Sunday, December 15; 10:30 a.m.

Proshop Holiday Extravaganza at White Deer Run Golf Club Sunday, December 8-22; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Now-December 24; various times.

Photos with Santa: "A Christmas Story" at Hawthorn Now-December 24; various times.

Highwood Holiday Light Village Now-Thursday, January 2

ArtWauk in Waukegan Saturday, December 21; 5-9 p.m

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