While Black Friday deals have become available earlier than ever, Friday marks the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season.
Here is a list of holiday shopping events going on at major Northeast Ohio retail centers and parks this weekend.
Black Friday: November 28
Lock 3 Park, Akron. Celebrate the start of the holiday season on Main Street in downtown Akron with an illuminated night parade featuring community groups, arts and cultural organizations, drum lines, and more—followed by the Lock 3 lighting celebration 6-8 p. www.akronohio.gov/departments/lock_3
SouthPark Mall, Strongsville. Shop Black Friday deals at SouthPark Mall. Plus, visit the newly opened Dick’s House of Sports and stop by and visit Santa. www.shoppingsouthparkmall.com
Beachwood Place, Beachwood. Santa’s in town to help Beachwood Place kick off Black Friday and the holiday shopping rush. Take your pic with St. Nick starting at 2 p.m. www.beachwoodplace.com
Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted. No holiday season is complete without some shopping on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Score all the deals and support local businesses. A complete directory of Great Northern stores and restaurants can be found here.
WinterLand, Tower City Center, Cleveland. Kick off the season with a festive gathering for the whole family! Enjoy holiday-themed activities and crafts. Noon- 4 p.m. Reserve your spot. Skylight Park at Tower City, Cleveland. www.towercitycenter.com
Pinecrest, Orange Village. Shop the brands you love at and stop by and make a special wish at the Wishing Tree, the only interactive holiday tree of its kind in the Tri-State area. www.discoverpinecrest.com
Crocker Park, Westlake. Make the most of your holiday shopping this season with Black Friday deals from your favorite Crocker Park shops and boutiques! Whether you’re checking off your gift list or treating yourself, there’s no better place to shop, dine, and celebrate than right here at Crocker Park.
Take a break between stores and enjoy a delicious meal or seasonal treat at one of our many restaurants and cafés. Then, stroll our beautifully decorated streets and take in the festive sights — from the dazzling Tree display and Snowflake Garden to Santa’s Sleigh and more. www.crockerpark.com/play
Small Business Saturday: November 29
Legacy Village, Lyndhurst. Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping locally Locally Spruced market! There will be food trucks, local vendors, kids activities and more! 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Legacy Village.
Van Aken District, Shaker Heights. Van Aken is touting its bevy of small businesses to shop on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29. Shoppers can enjoy a festive day celebrating our incredible local merchants and the spirit of the holiday season! Enjoy live music, photos with Santa, special offers and more! www.thevanakendistrict.com
