Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Events and Specials

Here’s what’s happening at Twelve Oaks Mall, Great Lakes Crossing, Birmingham Shopping District, and more.
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Planning to get your shopping done this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday? Whether you’re buying for your friends, family, or yourself — shh, we won’t tell — there’s plenty of retail specials and events to check out in metro Detroit. 

Black Friday

Woodhouse Spa

Woodhouse Spa in Detroit is offering bonus gift cards with online gift card purchases for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With a gift card purchase of $150 or more, you can receive a bonus gift card between $25-$75, depending on how much you purchase. Bonus offered online from Nov.17-Dec. 21. Limited to one bonus gift card per person per transaction. Bonus cards valid through Mar. 31, 2025. 1447 Woodward Ave, Detroit; woodhousespas.com.

Jet’s Pizza

Celebrate Cyber Monday early with Jet’s Pizza. Use the online code “CYBER” between Nov. 27 and Nov. 30 to receive 20 percent off all menu-priced pizzas. Participating locations only. Locations may vary; jetspizza.com.

Andiamo

For fans of authentic Italian Cuisine, Andiamo is offering bonus gift cards for Black Friday. Customers can purchase a $100 gift card in person on Nov. 29,  which are redeemable at all Joe Vicari Restaurant Group locations, and receive a $25 bonus gift card. Visit andiamoitalia.com for locations and details.

Farmer John’s Home Garden & Fashion

Join Farmer John’s Greenhouse for the biggest sale of the holiday season. Aside from exclusive discounts storewide such as 50 percent off select holiday décor items, 30 percent off jewelry, and 20 percent off fashion, there will also be live music along with complimentary snacks and refreshments throughout working hours. Nov. 29.  26950 Haggerty Rd, Farmington Hills; allevents.in.

Twelve Oaks Mall

Many of the Twelve Oaks Mall stores are offering Black Friday deals before the big day hits. Stores such as Journeys and Kate Spade New York are offering a 50 percent off pre-Black Friday sale, while others such as Lids, Casper and Lovsac are offering sales through Black Friday weekend, starting as early as Nov. 7. Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Rd, Novi; shoptwelveoaks.com.

Great Lakes Crossing

Several stores in Great Lakes Crossing Outlets are celebrating Black Friday with great deals. From deals on annual passes for attractions such as Peppa Pig’s World of Play, Legoland Discovery Center, and Sea Life Aquarium, to pre-Black Friday deals at The Cosmetic Company Store and Journey, and even 50 percent off everything at Tommy Hilfiger and up to 60 percent off at Adidas. Great Lakes Crossing, 4000 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills; greatlakescrossingoutlets.com.

The Wedding Shoppe

This Berkley wedding dress shop’s Black Friday Sale started earlier this month and continues through Nov. 30. The store has several dresses with prices starting at $499. It’s also offering $300 off regular priced wedding dresses of $1499 or more to customers who are visiting The Wedding Shoppe for the first time and 25 to 75 percent off bridal accessories. The Wedding Shoppe, 2186 Coolidge Highway, Berkley; theweddingshoppe.net

Grinch Weekend at Canterbury Village

During Black Friday weekend, all village stores in Canterbury Village will be open for the holiday shopping, with special sales for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Kicking off December, the Grinch will also make appearances to join in the holiday fun. Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Free parking and entry. Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion; canterburyvillage.com.

The Blackout Comedy Show

Need a break from all the shopping? This Black Friday, One Mike Detroit is hosting the Black Out Comedy Show. Featuring comedians such as Mic Larry, Roni Shanell, Josh Adams, and Melanie Hearn, listen to punchlines, stories, and countless jokes through the night. Nov. 29. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. 21+. One Mike Detroit, 1331 Broadway St, Detroit; allevents.in.

Small Business Saturday

Fantazma Market & Café

Corktown Business Association,  Southwest Detroit Business Association, and Fantazma Market & Cafécelebrate local businesses with their own Small Business Saturday celebration that’s packed with activities and exclusive shopping. The live entertainment includes spins from DJ Problematic Black Hottie, with special performances by Gabriel Duran and the Motorcity Dance Academy, as well as photos with Santa. Shuttle services will be offered, taking people to the Southwest Detroit and Corktown shopping districts, and ending their route at Fantazma Market & Cafe. Fantazma Market & Café, 1211 Trumbull, Detroit; allevents.in.

The Rabbit Hole in Waterford

To celebrate Small Business Saturday, Waterford’s local vintage and handmade store, The Rabbit Hole will be holding a sale of 10 percent off most vintage products, and a gift card raffle. Rabbit Hole tote bags will be sold at $14.99 and goodie bags will be given out while supplies last. Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Rabbit Hole, 3048 Sashabaw Rd, Waterford; facebook.com.

Birmingham Shopping District

Birmingham is going all out for Small Business Saturday. Businesses will be offering special deals and shoppers can enjoy free festivities such as horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate, and the annual Birmingham Santa Walk. Free parking will be available in the structures during the event. Downtown Birmingham; allinbirmingham.com

This post has been updated for 2024.