Black Friday in Louisville 2023: What to know about local pop-up markets, mall hours

Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal
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Shoppers look for bargains at Mall St. Matthews on Black Friday.
Shoppers look for bargains at Mall St. Matthews on Black Friday.

Black Friday may not be the one-day shopping frenzy it once was, but retailers big and small still look to the post-Thanksgiving Day retail event to help end the year on a sweet note.

Consumer spending is expected to grow by 3-4% over last holiday season — reaching nearly $967 billion — according to a forecast from The National Retail Federation.

That’s on par with the average annual increase of 3.6% seen between 2010 and 2019 but signals a slowdown from last holiday season's 5.4% sales growth.

Besides the big national retailers stocking their shelves with promotions and deals, there'll be a handful of time-limited markets opening on Black Friday in Louisville, leading into Small Business Saturday and the next four weeks before Christmas.

Here's what to know about Black Friday holiday shopping in Louisville:

When are the malls open in Louisville on Black Friday?

Shoppers look for bargains on Black Friday at Jefferson Mall.
Shoppers look for bargains on Black Friday at Jefferson Mall.

Brent Street Holiday Market

The Brent Street holiday market features a collection of vendors with seasonal offerings like fresh cut trees and wreaths during the Fete de Noel Winter Holiday Festival in Paristown. 12/19/20
The Brent Street holiday market features a collection of vendors with seasonal offerings like fresh cut trees and wreaths during the Fete de Noel Winter Holiday Festival in Paristown. 12/19/20

  • What: This free market at Paristown returns this year with 20 pop-up vendors from Louisville and the surrounding region offering specialty gifts and tasty treats

  • Where: At Paristown’s Fete de Noel, 731 Brent St.

  • When: Opens at 11 a.m. on Black Friday. Runs assorted hours, generally 11 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m., Nov. 24-26, Nov. 30-Dec. 3, Dec. 7-10, Dec. 14-23

Logan Street Market's Cheers to Gifting: Hostess' Holiday Market

The sunset casts shadows on Logan Street Market on Tuesday evening. Jan. 12, 2021
The sunset casts shadows on Logan Street Market on Tuesday evening. Jan. 12, 2021

  • What: Shop stocking stuffers, hostess and party supplies, and locally made crafts, presents and decorations at this kick-off to the holiday shopping season at Logan Street Market in Shelby Park. Other holiday markets will pop up at the public market in the following weeks. Check the market’s website for more details.

  • Where: 1001 Logan St.

  • When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Black Friday. Continues Nov. 25-26

Beyond Black Friday, there are many ways to shop locally at limited-time holiday pop-ups in Louisville.

The MELANnaire Marketplace

MELANnaire Marketplace open at Mall St. Matthews on Small Business Saturday.
MELANnaire Marketplace open at Mall St. Matthews on Small Business Saturday.

  • What: This seasonal pop-up market at Mall St. Matthews spotlights Black entrepreneurs and offers an assortment of gifts from more than 30 Black-owned businesses.

  • Where: Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Road

  • When: Weekends through Jan. 2

Oldham Gardens Christmas Market

  • What: Shop more than 30 vendors while enjoying seasonal foods and drink specials.

  • Where: 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens, 6300 Old Lagrange Road in Oldham County

  • When: 4-9 p.m. Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, 2-9 p.m. Dec. 2 and Dec. 9

Made Market

Colognes in the main show room in the Misc. Goods Co. in Shelby Park.May 25, 2023
Colognes in the main show room in the Misc. Goods Co. in Shelby Park.May 25, 2023

  • What: Nearly 100 vendors will be assembled for this two-day holiday shopping event. The mix of local and national vendors will showcase their handiworks. $5 admission.

  • Where: Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave.

  • When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2

The Flea Off holiday market

  • What: Check out this staple Louisville market when it pops up at Logan Street Market with a focus on holiday gifts.

  • Where: Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St.

  • When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3

Downtown Holiday Market

Fireworks light up the sky over Jefferson Square Park during Light Up Louisville.
Fireworks light up the sky over Jefferson Square Park during Light Up Louisville.

  • What: Shop assorted holiday gifts at this outdoor market, part of the Light Up Louisville Festivities.

  • Where: The plaza between Jefferson and Market streets (formerly known as Aegon Plaza) in downtown Louisville.

  • When: 2-9 p.m. Dec. 2

Norton Commons Holiday Market

Sonja Reves, with Grand Finale Cleaning, decorates a Christmas tree in Norton Commons on Wednesday. Nov. 25, 2020
Sonja Reves, with Grand Finale Cleaning, decorates a Christmas tree in Norton Commons on Wednesday. Nov. 25, 2020

  • What: Expect 20 vendors in this pop-up, two-day market showcasing local gifts from local artists and other vendors, ranging from home goods to jewelry to art body care.

  • Where: 6301 Moonseed St. in Prospect

  • When: Dec. 2-3

Never Say Die 'Nightmare Before Christmas' pop-up market

  • What: In partnership with Butchertown’s Hard Times Collective, Never Say Die is hosting this pop-up market featuring a photo opportunity with Krampus, seasonal cocktails and more than 50 local vintage vendors, makers and artists.

  • Where: 3900 Shelbyville Road, suite 11

  • When: 3-7 p.m. Dec. 16.

Growth & development reporter Matthew Glowicki can be reached at mglowicki@courier-journal.com, 502-582-4000 or on Twitter @mattglo.

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