Black Friday Shopping in Reno

Black Friday shopping in Reno this year might be a more apt description for the mood of retailers and shoppers rather than the traditional turning of the corner onto Profitability Street. However, hope springs eternal, so most shopping areas are carrying on with extended Black Friday hours as in the past. If you have the money and get out early, you'll undoubtedly find some extra good bargains this year as stores struggle to move the merchandise.

Reno Shopping Malls Hours on Black Friday

It's a real mixed bag with Black Friday store opening times. If you are interested in a particular retailer, I suggest getting online or calling to confirm their Black Friday hours.

• Meadowood Mall - Early openings starting at 4 a.m. The whole mall open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Legends at Sparks Marina - Midnight Madness - starts at 11:59 p.m. on 11/26 to 9 p.m. on 11/27.
• The Summit Reno - Early openings starting at 3 a.m. Giveaways start at 8 a.m. Most mall stores open till 9 p.m.
• Shopper's Square Mall - Early openings start at 5 a.m. Christmas Parade at 11 a.m. Regular mall hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with extended holiday hours set my individual stores.

Note: Hours vary for individual stores at each mall.

Reno Black Friday Bus Trip

The Reno Black Friday Bus Trip, starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m., will take shoppers to local stores at the Plumgate Shopping Center, the California Avenue district, Sierra Nevada Chocolate, the Chocolate Walrus, Williams Furs, and more. The $55 cost includes bus transportation, snacks, wine, swag bag, light breakfast and lunch. The tour is sponsored by Vino 100. Call (775) 851-8466 for details. Vino 100 is in the Smith's Shopping Center at the corner of South Meadows Parkway and Double R Blvd.

Black Friday Hours for Major Reno Stores

• Cabela's - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Scheels - Midnight to 9 p.m.
• Target - 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• JCPenney - 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sears - 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Kohl's - 4 a.m. to midnight
• Toys "R" Us - could not determine
• Walmart - sale items start at 5 a.m.
• Best Buy - 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Costco - 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Kmart - 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Shop Reno Locally Owned Stores on Black Friday

Big box stores aren't the only choice for Black Friday shopping, nor do they necessarily have what you are looking for. Locally owned Reno-area stores are certainly worth a look during the holiday shopping season. Another significant plus to spending your money in hometown stores is that money spent in Reno stays in Reno. It circulates around the area with a multiplier effect, benefiting the economy here rather than being siphoned off to anonymous corporations in other states and countries.