Holiday shopping in Duluth 2026: Black Friday Nov. 27, Small Business Saturday Nov. 28 downtown, Deck the Hall holiday market Dec. 5, free downtown parking.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. We list store hours only as each store or center publishes them, and we do not list prices or deals.

Black Friday is Nov. 27, 2026, and Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28. Duluth’s independent shops sit along Main Street and in Parsons Alley downtown, where parking is free, and the city’s Deck the Hall holiday market follows on Saturday, Dec. 5. As of Oct. 6, no shopping center in Duluth had published its 2026 Thanksgiving or Black Friday hours; we will add them here when they do.

Holiday shopping in Duluth at a glance

  • Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 to 5 p.m.: last Duluth Farmers and Artisan Market of the fall, Town Green
  • Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving; City Hall closed through Friday
  • Friday, Nov. 27: Black Friday; Ride Gwinnett on a Saturday schedule
  • Saturday, Nov. 28: Small Business Saturday
  • Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 to 7 p.m.: Deck the Hall and holiday market, downtown

Shopping downtown

The Downtown Duluth directory, run by the city’s Downtown Development Authority, lists these shops on and near Main Street. Check each one’s own website for holiday hours.

  • The Chocolaterie, 3099 Main St., 678-585-3338: chocolates made in the oldest building on Main Street, under the 70-foot “Chocolate Lady” mural. thechocolaterie.com
  • Crave Pie Studio, 3107 Main St., 678-485-7198: whole pies, including its Chocolate Chess. cravepie.com
  • String and Story on Main, 3150 Main St., Suite 101, 678-243-5281: a quilt shop with kits, fabric, thread, patterns and machines. stringandstory.com
  • Eye Candy Art Studio, 3127 Main St., 678-714-5683: paint-your-own pottery and canvas, with walk-ins. eyecandyartstudio.net
  • Niko’s Wine Cellar, 3129 Main St., 470-733-4730: a wine shop and tasting bar. nikoswinecellar.com
  • Butter and Cream, 3132 Hill St., Suite 200B, 770-910-7025: small-batch ice cream. butterandcream.com

Downtown Duluth also sells its own merchandise, from caps to travel mugs, through local businesses listed on its merch page.

Holiday markets

  • Deck the Hall, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 to 7 p.m., downtown: the city’s holiday kickoff includes a holiday market along with live entertainment, a real snow slide and photos with Santa, according to the city’s Deck the Hall page. Vendors apply through the same page.
  • Duluth Farmers and Artisan Market: held the first and third Sundays of the month from September to November on the Town Green, with the last fall dates Nov. 1 and Nov. 15, 2 to 5 p.m., on the city’s events page. There is no market on Thanksgiving weekend. More in our farmers markets guide.
  • Southeastern Railway Museum gift shop, 3595 Buford Hwy.: open 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, according to the museum. Its Festival of 100 Trees runs Nov. 19 to Jan. 3.

Parking and getting around

From the Downtown Duluth parking map:

  • More than 1,400 free public parking spaces downtown.
  • The public deck under the Courtyard Marriott is open around the clock, with no overnight parking from 2 to 5 a.m. Enter at street level off Hill Street or on the lower level from Ridgeway Road, where the EV chargers are.
  • Some lots and streets have a three-hour limit, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
  • The lots at Coleman Middle School and the Main Street garage open to the public after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all weekend.
  • The District at Duluth has paid parking with the first two hours free, extendable at its stores; enter from Duluth Highway (Highway 120) or Buford Highway (State Route 23).
  • Rideshare drop-off is in front of the Activity Lawn and the Courtyard Marriott.

Buses: Ride Gwinnett runs no service on Thanksgiving Day and a Saturday schedule on Black Friday, according to its holiday schedule. The city had published no Black Friday traffic plan as of Oct. 6.

Frequently asked questions

When is Black Friday 2026? Friday, Nov. 27, 2026. Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28.

Where can I shop small businesses in downtown Duluth? Main Street and Parsons Alley, including The Chocolaterie, Crave Pie Studio, String and Story, Eye Candy Art Studio and Niko’s Wine Cellar.

Is parking free in downtown Duluth? Yes. There are more than 1,400 free public spaces, including the deck under the Courtyard Marriott.

Is there a holiday market in Duluth? Yes, at Deck the Hall, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, 2 to 7 p.m. downtown.

What this means for you

  • Shop downtown on Small Business Saturday and park free in the hotel deck.
  • Weekday shoppers: watch for three-hour limits before 3 p.m.
  • Buying local gifts at the market? The last fall date is Nov. 15.

Related: Thanksgiving in Duluth, holiday lights and Christmas events and new businesses.