Black Friday In-Store Freebies and Giveaways
This year, those who brave the Black Friday rush (the lines, the cold, the crowds) will be rewarded. Not just with great deals, but with freebies that stores and restaurants are handing out to shoppers.
Here are the Black Friday freebies you can snag in 2018.
Bass Pro Shops
The outdoor supply retailer (which now owns Cabela’s) is offering several freebies throughout Black Friday weekend. On Thanksgiving Day through Sunday, kids get a free photo with Santa. The first 100 kids to be photographed with Santa get a free plush toy. On Saturday and Sunday only, receive a free photo package ($20 value) when you donate a new toy. See promo details.
Belk
The department store will be doing a gift-card giveaway for in-store shoppers on Thanksgiving at 4 p.m. and on Black Friday at 6 a.m. Gift cards will be valued from $5 to $500, with one $500 winner per store each day. See promo details.
Caribou Coffee
Need to make a coffee run while you're out shopping? Caribou is offering a small Coffee of the Day or small Cold Press for just $1 on Black Friday only.
Fleet Farm
The first 500 customers in line on Black Friday when doors open at 6 a.m. get a free plush toy. See promo details.
Fred Meyer
The first 100 customers in line when stores open Friday at 5 a.m. get a free gift card (value varies). Plus get free coffee, juice and donuts. See promo details.
Half Price Books
The first 100 in-store shoppers on Black Friday get a free tote bag that contains a $5 gift card. One tote bag per store will contain a $100 gift card. This promo is for shoppers age 16 and up only. See promo details.
JCPenney
Those who line up in store early on Thanksgiving (doors open 2 p.m.) get a coupon for $10, $100 or $500 off (valid Nov. 22 to 24). See promo details.
Northern Tool & Equipment
The first 100 customers in line when stores open 6 a.m. on Black Friday receive up to $100 in instant savings. See promo details.
Petco
Free pair of holiday antlers for your dog or cat if you shop on Black Friday. At least one in-store purchase is required, and you must belong to the Pals Rewards loyalty program. See promo details.
Stage stores
This department store chain includes Bealls, Goody’s, Gordmans, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage. The first 75 guests in line when stores open at 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving will get a scratch-off card that’s worth a $10 coupon, a $50 gift card or a $200 gift card. Plus, stores will raffle off a four-foot teddy bear and a Pelican Realtree 30-quart cooler to those in line. See promo details.
Walmart
This year, Walmart is throwing a Light Up Black Friday party between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. (deals start at 6 p.m.). Shoppers who show up early get free cookies and coffee. See promo details.
World Market
The first 100 customers in stores on Friday, Saturday and Sunday get a free tote bag and $10 certificate. See promo details.