While some chain stores like REI have decided to close for 2015’s Black Friday shopping event, most Kenai Peninsula chain stores as well as local stores will host sales.
Steve Beeson with Beemun’s Variety in Soldotna says they open an hour earlier for the renowned shopping day.
Beeson: “We’re going to be opening at 8 o’clock, and we’ll have primarily specials upstairs in the bike shop and the ski shop so we’ve got sunglasses, clothing, and skis on sale and a few things downstairs as well. We’re just excited to be here to serve the public.”
KSRM also compiled a list of event happenings the day after Thanksgiving in order of time they start.
Walmart sales will begin Thursday, November 26, click here for the local ad.
Friday, November 27: 5am
Fred Meyer will run sales from 5 am-1 pm.
Home Depot in Kenai has been stocking up with discounts on appliances and more, starting at 5am and running all day while supplies last.
6am
Sportsman’s Warehouse in Soldotna will run doorbusters from 6am-10am Friday, including but one pair of socks, get one for $1.oo, and new merchandise continuing over the next week.
8am
Beemun’s Variety will open at 8am Friday and have sales both upstairs and downstairs which will continue on to Small Business Saturday
Local RadioShack dealer Peninsula Electronics will open at 8 am with deals on electronic toys, Beats Solo Headphones, cell phone boosters and home security camera systems that can be viewed via smartphones.
9am
Sweeney’s in Soldotna will start the sale at 8am Friday with coffee giveaways, with the sale continuing Saturday.
10am
The Peninsula Art Guild’s Annual Arts and Craft Fair returns Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28th from 10-5 at Kenai Central High School.
The Black Friday Holiday Bazaar at the Challenger Learning Center will run 10am-5pm Friday and Saturday
Kenai Peninsula Harley Davidson, Big Black Friday and Small Business Saturday 10am-6pm both days.
11am
Christmas Comes to Kenai at the Kenai Visitor’s Center with a visit from a special “jolly” guest
Stanley Ford in Kenai will hold a special Black Friday Sale from 11 am-5 pm
6pm
The Electric Lights Parade starts @ Spur View Rd., travels along Frontage Rd. to the Kenai Chamber Cabin Parking lot followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate. Applications to be in the parade will be accepted until Wednesday, November 25.
7pm
Kenai fireworks with accompanying music on KSRM Radio Group’s FM stations: KKIS 96.5 FM, KWHQ 100.1 FM, & KFSE 106.9 FM
