Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in Lake County 2021
By: Jeff Randolph 11/23/2021
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
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Gurnee Mills 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee
Thanksgiving: CLOSED Black Friday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, November 27; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, November 28; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Hawthorn Mall 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
Thanksgiving: CLOSED Black Friday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, November 27; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, November 28; 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Deer Park Town Center 20530 N. Rand Rd., Deer Park
Thanksgiving: CLOSED Black Friday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, November 27; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, November 28; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Small Business Saturday Communities
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- Downtown Antioch
- Village of Deerfield
- Village of Fox Lake
- Downtown Grayslake
- Village of Gurnee
- Downtown Lake Zurich
- Village of Libertyville
- Village of Lincolnshire
- Historic Downtown Long Grove
- Downtown Mundelein
- Village of Vernon Hills
- Downtown Waukegan
- City of Zion
Black Friday and Small Biz Friday Deals
Gurnee Mills
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- Adidas: 40% off storewide and 50% off accessories
- American Eagle: Take up to 60% off on clearance. Clearance jeans starting at $24.99
- Buckle: Take an extra 33% off styles marked 33% off and an extra 50% off styles marked 50% off.
- Express Factory Outlet: 40-60% everything.
- Fragrance Outlet: BOGO up to 50% off
- Nautica Factory Store: Take an additional 20% off of $150 or more.
- Off Broadway Show Warehouse: BOGO on boots and more. Select styles for the family. Exclusions apply.
- Skechers: Skechers Plus Members earn 5X rewards for every $50 spent.
- The Uniform Outlet: $5 off any purchase of $50 or more. $10 off any purchase of $100 or more.
- Windsor: One day only. Shop Black Friday at Windsor and enjoy 20% off regular-priced items in-store.
Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills
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- H & M: 30% off everything. One day only.
- Bath & Body Works: Buy three, get three free entire store.
- American Eagle Outfitters: Shop in-store and get a free Cozy Fair Isle Blanket with any $100+ purchase.
- LensCrafters: Receive 50% off lenses with a purchase of a frame. Complete pair (frame and lenses) purchase required.
- Rogers & Hollands Jewelers: 30% off all Citrine Jewelry.
Deer Park Town Center
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- Bath & Body Works: Buy three, get three free entire store.
- American Eagle Outfitters: Shop in-store and get a free Cozy Fair Isle Blanket with any $100+ purchase.
- Kendra Scott: Shop in-store and get 25% off fine jewelry and Sterling Silver Collection.
- LensCrafters: Receive 50% off lenses with a purchase of a frame. Complete pair (frame and lenses) purchase required.
- Vera Bradley: Celebrate Bright Friday and enjoy up to 50% off the store through November 30.
- Williams-Sonoma: Take an extra 20% off clearance on saving already up to 75% off.
- Lovesac: Shop in-store and get 20% off Sacs.
- Buckle: Take an extra 33% off styles marked 33% off and an extra 50% off styles marked 50% off.
- PANDORA: Gift sets that sparkle from $99.
- Barnes & Noble: Take 50% off Hallmark greeting cards. Buy one, get one 50% off books for all ages.
Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills
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- Aligned Modern Health: Receive $25 bonus card for every $100 in gift cards purchased.
- REI: $59.95 fleece blanket
- Teriyaki Madness: Take 20% off your order of $15 or more. Five pack of popular bowls for $38.
- City Works: Enjoy $10 off a $30 purchase.
- European Wax Center: Spend $45 and get $10 off.
- Andreas Hogue Salon: Take 10% off any online purchase with code MELLODY when you visit shopandreashogue.com.
- LensCrafters: Receive 50% off lenses with a purchase of a frame. Complete pair (frame and lenses) purchase required.
- Fairground Coffee: enjoy 15% off your first online order when you use the Fairgrounds App with code FGLOYALTY.
- City Barbeque: Enjoy free delivery on orders of $25 or more placed at order.citybbq.com or via the City Barbeque app.
Other Small Business Saturday Options
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Volo 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
Rise Dispensaries 1325 Armour Blvd., Mundelein
Skipper Bud’s 1000 IL Route 173, Antioch
Reclaimed Artisans Inc. 302 Peterson Rd., Libertyville
Peter Patterson Glassworks 888 Tower Rd., Suite E, Mundelein
Lambs Farm Shop and Sugar Maple Country Store at Lambs Farm 14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville
Callie's Boutique at the Inn at Sheridan 2723 Sheridan Rd., Zion
Rosella's Boutique 1435 Peterson Rd., Libertyville
Woodland Grove Photography Studio and Gallery 169 Archer Ave., Mundelein
Tony Cannoli Specialty Pastries 460 Lake St., Mundelein
Treetime Christmas Creations 22102 Pepper Rd., Lake Barrington
Uniquely Sweet 888. E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake
For a list of Black-owned businesses in Lake County click here.
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 presents or just unwind after a hectic day of holiday shopping.
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For Beer Lovers
- Black Lung Brewing Company, Round Lake Beach
- Bosacki’s Brewery, Mundelein
- Buffalo Creek Brewing, Long Grove
- Half Day Brewing Co., Lincolnshire
- Harbor Brewing Co., Winthrop Harbor
- Light The Lamp Brewery, Grayslake
- Liquid Love Brewing Company, Buffalo Grove
- Mickey Finn’s Brewery, Libertyville
- Nightshade and Pandemonium Brewing Company, Waukegan
- 9th Hour Brewing Company, Lake Villa (opening soon)
- Only Child Brewery, Gurnee
- Phase Three Brewing Company, Lake Zurich
- Ravinia Brewing Company, Highland Park
- Roaring Table Brewery, Lake Zurich
- Side Lot Brewery, Wauconda
- Tighthead Brewery, Mundelein
- Wild Onion Brewery, Lake Barrington
- Wright's Brew & Bistro, Lincolnshire
- Zümbier Brewery, Waukegan
- Glunz Family Winery and Cellars, Grayslake
- Lynfred Winery, Wheeling
- Pazzo di Vino, Highwood
- Valentino Vineyards, Long Grove
- Vigneto del Bino, Antioch
- Copper Fiddle Distillery, Lake Zurich
- North Shore Distillery, Green Oaks
- Oppidan Spirits, Waukegan
- 28 Mile Distilling Company, Highwood
Lake County Shopping Events
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Vintage Holidays in Historic Downtown Long Grove Saturday, November 20-Sunday, December 19; various times
The Festival of Arts & Crafts Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center Friday-Sunday, November 26-28; Fri.: 3-7 p.m., Sat.: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mall-Wide Black Friday Weekend Sale at Volo Antique Malls Friday-Sunday, November 26-28; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Holiday Sip, Shop and Dine Gift Promotion in Long Grove Friday-Sunday, November 26-December 19; various times at various locations.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great America Friday-Thursday, November 26-December 30; various times on select dates.
Hawthorn Mall Black Friday Friday, November 26; 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Gurnee Mills Black Friday Friday, November 26; 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Deer Park Town Center Black Friday Friday, November 26; 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Grayslake Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival Friday, November 26; 3-8 p.m.
Win a Private Showing of A Christmas Story at Hawthorn Mall Friday-Wednesday, November 26-December 9.
Heart of the Holidays in Highland Park Saturday, November 27; 2-4 p.m.
Small Business Saturday Libertyville Shopping Tour Saturday, November 27; 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Hawthorn Mall Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 27; 10 a.m-9 p.m.
Cocoa Crawl in Downtown Lake Forest Saturday, November 27; 12-3 p.m.
Highwood for the Holidays Saturday, November 27; 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Fox Lake Festival of Lights: Kris Kringle Winter Market Saturday, November 27, 2-6 p.m.
Grayslake Farmers Market Saturday, November 27-December 11; 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Mickey Finn's Holiday Flaire Sunday, November 28; 11 a.m.
Find Frosty Scavenger Hunt in Antioch Wednesday-Friday, December 1-24.
Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market at Brushwood Center Wednesday-Sunday, December 1-5; Fri. 7-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12- 3 p.m.
Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market at Brushwood Center Wednesday-Sunday, December 1-5.
Selfie with Santa had Holiday Bazaar at Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center Thursday, December 2; 4- 8 p.m.
Ladies Night Out in Antioch Friday, December 3; 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville Friday, December 3; 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Deerfield's Winter Market Saturday, December 4; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Kris Kringle Artist Market in Waukegan Saturday-Sunday, December 4-5; 3-7 p.m.
Walk On's Holiday Market at Barrington's White House Sunday, December 5; 1-4 p.m.
Antique Vintage Flea Market at Lake County Fairgrounds Saturday, December 11; 9 a.m-4 p.m.
Craft Fair by Auxiliary of Gurnee American Legion Post 771 Saturday, December 18; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
A Live Holiday Performance with Disney Fine Artist Trevor Carlton at Hawthorn Mall Saturday, December 18; 2:30-4 p.m.
Secret Santa Workshop in Waukegan Saturday, December 18; 12-7 p.m.
HolidayWauk in Waukegan Saturday, December 18.
For more information about holiday shopping options in Lake County, click here
