Black Friday 2025 In San Francisco: Where To Find Great Deals On The Best Shopping Day Of The Year

With Thanksgiving weekend in our sights, it’s time to look ahead at the best 2025 Black Friday shopping opportunities in San Francisco . Keep reading for a peek at some great deals on local experiences, big offers from national chains, and SF shopping malls. If you prefer to do some shopping at small businesses and holiday markets , scroll to the bottom for more info and links that can point you in the right direction. Local experiences ----------------- Below, we’ve listed a few local experiences that are offering 20% discounts this week. If you’re gift shopping, they also make for a nice alternative to material gifts . Learn more and see the full lineup of discounted experiences here. * Candlelight Concerts : Get discounted tickets to the Candlelight Christmas special, Queen vs. ABBA, and tributes to Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift. * **Luna**: Embark on a virtual reality odyssey from the NASA training grounds to the moon. * **AURA**: See SF’s Grace Cathedral illuminated with world-class lighting effects, projection mapping, and ethereal music. * The Jury Experience : Step into a live courtroom drama where the audience is the jury! Available experiences at Brava Theater Center include Death on the Port Side and Death by AI. * The Jazz Room : Head to the Palace Theater for an evening of lively jazz performances dedicated to the culture of New Orleans. In January, they’ll host a special evening dedicated to Blues music. * **Ballet of Lights**: The Brava Theater Center presents a unique ballet performance where talented dancers don glowing LED costumes for a moving rendition of *Sleeping Beauty*. National chains --------------- All over the country, shoppers can take advantage of online and in-person offerings at these national retailers. * Nintendo : SF’s Nintendo store is decked out with holiday decor, which makes for a great backdrop to all the Black Friday discounts on offer. They’re offering gifts with purchase and limited edition winter merchandise. * Target : Deals are already available, and stores will open early at 6am on Friday. * Best Buy : Catch ongoing deal drops throughout the week of Black Friday. * Walmart : Head to Walmart in San Leandro and Richmond for early opening at 6am on Black Friday. * Macy’s : From Nov. 14-22, Macy’s offers Black Friday sales. Shop during extended hours at Union Square from 6am-10pm on Black Friday. * Nordstrom : Catch Nordstrom’s holiday sale on shoes, accessories, and clothing during Black Friday weekend. * Kohl’s : Many stores open as early as 5am on Black Friday, with huge promotions available across the selection. Look into more promotions and sales at Nike, Ulta, REI, Home Depot, and Bed Bath & Beyond. SF shopping malls ----------------- Head to some of SF’s larger shopping malls for more opportunities to save. Below are a few that are running special offers and experiences , and you can read our full list of Bay Area shopping malls here. * Stonestown Galleria : Receive $25 when you spend $200 at Stonestown Galleria from Nov 24 – Dec. 25. Shoppers can also get photos with Santa, holiday discounts, gift wrapping services, and giveaways. * San Francisco Centre : Enjoy extended shopping hours from 9am to 8pm on Black Friday, where you can take full advantage of store deals. * San Francisco Premium Outlets: This Livermore shopping center is running a huge range of deals and offers at retailers like Skechers, Adidas, LOFT, J. Crew, DKNY, Levi’s, and many more. Holiday markets --------------- Each holiday season, we put together a list of holiday and Christmas markets happening throughout November and December. Below you can find the schedule of markets occurring during Black Friday weekend, but refer to our full roundup for more markets to catch all the way through Christmas. * **Rooftop Holiday Faire** (Nov. 28-30, 2025) – Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason Street, San Francisco, California 94108 * **The Helpers Artisan Boutique Pop Up** (Nov. 28-29, 2025) – Ferry Building, San Francisco * **2025 Crystal Fair** (Nov. 29-30, 2025) – SF County Fair Building, San Francisco * **Great Dickens Christmas Fair** (Weekends, Nov. 22 – Dec. 21, 2025) – Cow Palace, Daly City * **Christmas in the Park** (Nov. 28, 2025 – Jan. 1, 2026) – Plaza de Cesar Chavez, San Jose * **SJMADE Holiday Market 2025** (Nov. 28-29, 2025) – Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara * **Yuletide Menagerie Oddities Market** (Saturdays from Nov. 29 – Dec. 27, 2025) – Winchester Mystery House, San Jose * **Blackout Holiday Market** (Nov. 28, 2025) – 2323 Broadway, Oakland Small businesses and shopping local ----------------------------------- Are you looking to shop local during Black Friday? Check out these articles to help you find unique gifts, clothing, and specialty items for a great price. * [Museum Store Sunday](https://museumstoresunday.org/): On Nov. 30, 2025, museums around the country will offer curated shopping and special offers at their gift stores. * Unique local shops : From COVE in the Lower Haight to Rare Device in Alamo Square, here are some of our favorite unique shops where you can find memorable gifts. * Shopping streets : This local guide provides an overview of the best shopping streets in San Francisco, from Hayes Street to Valencia. * Vintage clothing stores : Review our list of local vintage clothing shops where you can no doubt find Black Friday sales this year. Source: https://secretsanfrancisco.com/black-friday-san-francisco-shopping/