Black Friday deals and Small Business Saturday in Columbus

What do you do on the Friday after Thanksgiving? Do you get up early (or stay up late) for Black Friday shopping, or do you avoid stores like the plague?

My only attempt at Black Friday shopping many years ago resulted in me skipping the attempt at shopping and spending the day at BW3’s.

I’ll still shop on Friday, but it’s from the comfort of my couch and laptop, where I find nearly as good deals as I would in store. In-store shoppers do have more of a chance to get bonus offers and door-busters, and many love the thrill of the hunt.

If shopping on Black Friday is your thing, go for it. But if you don’t want to, you’ll still be able to get some great deals shopping online or on other days.

Shop Local

Before all, we recommend that you shop local where possible. Local shops will probably offer sales over the weekend for Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, so give them a chance!

Another great place to shop is at holiday art and craft markets. There are still plenty to shop at this holiday season – see our list of holiday craft shows here!

Make sure you check out our Columbus Gift Guide for other local shopping options! The guide also includes a list of suggested experience and membership gifts, and many of these will offer special pricing from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, so check them out! 

If you have a favorite local store, they are likely offering some sort of Black Friday/Cyber Monday, so make sure you check there first!

We’ll add deals as we find them!

Cabela’s Black Friday and Santa Photos

Cabela’s is open Thanksgiving Day from 9 am – 6 pm, and they will be having a Black Friday Sale starting at 5 am on Friday. See ad here.

Cabela’s in Columbus is also bringing back Black Friday giveaways this year! The first 250 customers will receive a mystery gift card valued anywhere between $10-$500. 

Santa will be available for free photos at Cabela’s through December 24; hours vary based on day. Photos with Santa are free, and the set and Santa are authentic and festive!

Columbus Crew Black Friday deals

HOLIDAY PACK PRESENTED BY DONATOS
Get two tickets to the 2025 Home Opener, two pairs of Crew Mittens, a Crew Ornament, and a $5 Donatos Gift Card!

Black Friday Gift Card Deals

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures

BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: Gift Certificate Specials available starting November 29, 2024
Get 40% off gift certificates for Canopy Tour, Adventure Park, and Kids Park tickets! Details here. 

Zip Line Tour – 20% OFF!
$71.20 – Canopy Tour ($89 value)
Adventure Park – 40% OFF!
$35.40 – Adventure Park – General Admission Pass ages 12-Adult – includes gloves ($64.38 value)
$32.40 – Adventure Park – Junior Pass ages 7-11 – includes gloves ($59.38 value)
$14.40 – Kids Park Pass ages 4-7 ($24 value)

@ZipZone

Best Black Friday deals at Amazon

See more Black Friday offers listed below.

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus (and to-go options)

Have you seen other great Black Friday options? Leave them in the comments!

Prefer online shopping (like me)? Check out our gift guides at our Amazon storefront.