It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! It’s routinely the biggest shopping day of the year, and as usual, it falls on the day after Thanksgiving, Nov 29th.
In what has become the biggest shopping event of the year, many big box retailers will be opening on Thanksgiving this year rather than waiting until midnight (Black Friday).
Critics believe that Thanksgiving should be a day to spend with families; however, the phenomenon will be trying to get shoppers in the door soon after the last drop of stuffing is gone.
Are you prepared to beat the crowd?
Your guide to survive the holiday shopping event of the year is right here at your fingertips starting with your holiday shopping tips and local deals from various merchants throughout Clarion County and surrounding areas.
Holiday Shopping Tips
+ Plan Ahead
+ Park a decent way from the store
+ Remember where you parked
+ Know your spending limit and how much you can afford
+ Keep your wallet and purse within a safe distance from you
+ Leave your bad attitude at home
+ Be prepared to stand in line
+ Leave small children at home
+ Bring a snack
+ Check your local holiday traffic before heading in a certain direction
Holiday Shopping Deals — Local Merchants
The BathTub
Main Street, Clarion, Pa.
– Opening BLACK FRIDAY from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.
– Sampling a wide array of foods that will be available to purchase during the holiday season
– Showing creative ways to display your veggies and other appetizers, etc. from breads, to olives, to cheeses to meat and everything in between
Countryside Crafts and Quilts
Exit 53, Knox, Pa.
– Opening from 10-4:30 p.m. on Black Friday
– Spend $20.00 on regular priced merchandise, Get 10% off your entire order
C&A Trees
Off Rt. 68, 53 Tree Ln, Clarion, Pa.
– Lawn & garden tools, rain gauges, hummingbird/oriole feeder & bird bath deicers all at 50% off
– Concrete benches, statuary & bird baths 25% off
– 9’ artificial garland $9.95
– 18” artificial wreaths $4.95
Dan Estadts
Main Street, Clarion, Pa.
– 20% off STORE WIDE
Dan Smith’s Candies
Main Street, Clarion, Pa.
– 1 lb. of candy starting at $16.95
Fulmer House Books — 703 Wood St, Clarion, Pa.
– Opening at 11 a.m.
– Tell us you saw us on exploreClarion and receive 15% off your purchase (EXCLUDES COINS)
– You can now order new books just in time for Christmasen
Flower Center
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Opening at 8 a.m. on Black Friday
– 20% off any pre-ordered Christmas flower arrangements
– 20% off all gift baskets
Freedom Wireless
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Opening at 8 a.m. on Black Friday and closing at 9 p.m.
– FREE ACTIVATION ON ALL NEW LINES
– Save up to 20% off your total bill
– FREE 7 inch tablet after rebate
– $150.00 Samsung S4 Rebate
Heirloom Quilting and Antiques
Route 36, Brookville, Pa.
– 20% off Fabric (FRIDAY ONLY)
Holiday Shopping Deals — Chain Stores
GNC
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Save up to 50% on Vitapacks
– On-The-Go Blender $19.99
– Juicers starting at $49.99
– Premium gym bags $28.99
Goodwill
6th Ave., Clarion, Pa.
– 60% off Store-wide
– $20 gift card drawings every hour — must be signed up and in store
JC Penney
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Doors open on Thanksgiving with Black Friday Deals beginning at 8 p.m.
– DOOR-BUSTERS including boots for her, luggage sets, kitchen basics, and much more!
– Save 50-60% off jewelry
– Free snow globe while supplies last
King’s Jewelry
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Certified bridal collections starting at $999.00
– Persona bead collections starting at $20.00
– Diamond bracelets starting at $99.00
Kmart
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Opening on Thanksgiving day with Black Friday deals starting at 6 a.m. and will close Friday evening at 11 p.m.
– The store is advertising “Triple Doorbusters,” with sales beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Thursday, and 6 a.m. Friday.
– Sales include 40 percent off all audio speakers, a RCA 46-inch LED TV for $399.99, and several small appliances for $29.99.
Label Shopper
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Opening at 8 a.m. on Black Friday
– 50% off select merchandise
– Slippers and Belts $9.99
– Woman’s scarves starting at just $7.99
Maurices
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Opening at 8 a.m. on Black Friday
– Buy one get one 50% off tops
Olympia Sports
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Doors opening on Black Friday at 5 a.m.
– 50% off team tees and fleece
– 50% Skullcandy
– 25-60% off shoes
Peebles
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Opening on Thanksgiving at 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. Black Friday. Reopening at 6 a.m. with Black Friday Doorbusters until 1 p.m.
– BLACK FRIDAY DOORBUSTER–$4.99 Fisher Price toys
– FRIDAY ONLY–$19.99 Emerson digital camera
– THURSDAY ONLY– $49.99 brilliant 7 inch tablet
Radio Shack
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Doors will open at 8 a.m. on Black Friday
– 10% of Beats by DRE
– $49.99 Android tablet
– XBOX bundles for $199.99
Shoe Show
Clarion Mall, Clarion, Pa.
– Doors open at 8 a.m. Black Friday
Walmart
Exit 62, Clarion, Pa.
– Open on Thanksgiving with Black Friday deals beginning at 6 p.m.
– Deals are staggered to begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Thursday, and 8 a.m. Friday.
– Advertised deals include a 16 GB Wi-Fi enabled iPad mini for $299.00 with purchasers receiving a $100.00 Walmart gift card, a 60-inch Vizio flat panel TV for $688.00, and HP Pavilion TouchSmart laptops for $278.00.
Sally Beauty Supply
Exit 62, Clarion, Pa.
– Opening on Black Friday at 8 a.m.
– Free ceramic Plug-In Flat Iron with the purchase of $45.00 or more
– Curl Genuis $99.99
– Stocking stuffer Christmas lotion for .99 cents each. If you purchase 12+ they become .89 cents.
Staples
Exit 62, Clarion, Pa.
– Stores open Thursday at 8 p.m. until midnight. Friday doors open at 6 a.m.
– Kindle Fire 7 $79.99
– HP Chromebook $179.99
– Toshiba laptop $249.99
Want to see your store listed in this guide? Contact exploreClarion.com at 814-297-8333 or info@exploreclarion.com.
