Navigating the Black Friday Grid

With so many Black Friday opening times and deals happening this year, it could be a bit tricky to navigate them all.

Don’t worry. We’ve got a map of the closest department stores and malls as well as their opening times.

Plus, some things to note about the deals happening for this unofficial shopping holiday. 

We’ve read through the ads and compiled everything you need for the best all-night holiday shopping blow-out possible. And for each sale, we've highlighted the items we think would make the best gifts (at the best prices!)

Check back on the morning of Black Friday for updates and tips.

Hour-By-Hour Openings

10 p.m. Thanksgiving Day: Walmart (toys, home, apparel)

Midnight: Walmart (electronics), Target, Kohl's, Best Buy, Macy's, Old Navy, Chesterfield Mall, Mid Rivers Mall, St. Clair Square, South County Center, West County Center

4 a.m.: J.C. Penney

5 a.m.: Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Sears Outlet, Sports Authority

5:30 a.m.: RadioShack

6 a.m.: Bass Pro Shops, Office Max, Saint Louis Galleria

Mall Deals

Saint Louis Galleria

Spend $200 on Black Friday morning and receive a $20 Shop Etc. Gift Card. Present your reciepts from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Garden Court.

West County Center

Papaya

All Papaya clearance items are buy one get one half off. The first 500 customers into the store get a scratch-off potentially worth $100 in store credit.

Sweet & Sassy

Drop your daughter off while you shop, and for $25, she’ll get a sassy updo, have her nails painted, dance the runway, eat a sweet treat and do a fun craft. Reservations are required for one of the two sessions at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

Santa

Take your picture with Santa from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Remember, Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer for an hour at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.