Black Friday at Long Island malls
Shoppers flock to Roosevelt Field mall in mid-November; free coffee is on offer on Black Friday. (Nov. 12, 2011) Credit: Jeremy Bales
Americana Manhasset
Northern Boulevard and Searingtown Road; 516-627-2277, 800-818-6767
Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy high-end shopping at Fendi, Prada, Tiffany's and other retailers. For little ones, visit the newly opened children's toy and book store, the Funky Monkey.
If you want to avoid the shopping madness, contact a personal shopper with your list and they'll schedule a visit with one of their stores, or even do the shopping for you.
Westfield South Shore Mall
1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore, westfield.com/southshore; 631-665-8600
Open: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
106.1 BLI and WBAB will be hosting a toy drive to benefit the John Theissen Children's Foundation.
Go to BLI, in the Lord & Taylor court near Santa and stay for face painting, video game competitions, raffles and more. Mothers and daughters can swing by the J.C. Penney court for free massages and manicures, and a complimentary shopping tote.
Customers who "like" Westfield South Shore on Facebook will be entered for a VIP Black Friday Experience, which includes a front-row parking space, complimentary breakfast, a Westfield gift card and package carryout assistance. Three winners will be chosen Wednesday.
Broadway Mall
Routes 106/107, Hicksville; broadwaymall.com, 516-822-6338, 516-939-0679
Open: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Feeling a little lucky during your holiday shopping? Head to the mall's customer service booth for some big surprises. The first 100 guests receive a Broadway Mall gift card, valued between $10 and $100, along with a Bath & Body Works product.
The first 200 guests will receive an oversized Ikea bag for their holiday shopping. All guests will receive a Holiday Savings book. Limit one gift per person.
Roosevelt Field
630 Old Country Rd., Garden City; simon.com, 516-742-8001
Open: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
If you're one of the first 250 shoppers to stop by Simon guest services, you'll receive a free scented holiday candle. Take a break from shopping at the rejuvenation station in Bloomingdale's Court, where you can also catch a free holiday movie or two. And for those who need some spring back in their step, Slomin's is giving away coffee at the mall's south entrance.
Westfield Sunrise Mall
One Sunrise Mall, Massapequa Park; westfield.com/sunrise, 516-795-3550
Open: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Know where to go right away with a complimentary shopping guide at the door, listing deals throughout the mall. And the earlier you arrive, the better: Express will offer 40 percent off merchandise until noon and the Children's Place will offer 30 percent off until 2 p.m. Show your receipt totaling $25 or more at the mall management office for a free reusable shopping bag.
NOTE: Walmart will be open 24 hours, and Macy's will open at midnight.
Green Acres
Green Acres Road, off Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream; 516-561-1157
Open: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The first 200 shoppers who bring two nonperishable canned food items to the mall's customer service desk will help Long Island families in need. In return, they'll receive a shopping tote bag with a gift card valued between $10 and $100, plus hand sanitizer, bottled water and a snack. Limit one gift per person.
160 Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station; simon.com; 631-271-1741
Open: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Be one of the first 1,000 customers at Walt Whitman's opening and get a free holiday shopping planner and receipt holder to help plan the day.
Not sure which stores to hit first? There's no app for that, but there is Simon guest services. Head there for a special Black Friday savings flier while they last, featuring hot offers from participating retailers in the mall.
Tanger Factory Outlets
200 Tanger Mall Dr., Riverhead; tangeroutlet.com, 631-369-2732
Open: 10 p.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. FridayThe Arches
455 Commack Rd., Deer Park; tangeroutlet.com, 631-667-0600
Open: 10 p.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. Friday
Be one of the first 200 in line at Tanger shopper services at 10 p.m. on Thursday for a $10 Tanger gift card. And for those who need to come a little later, the first 100 in line at 2 a.m. receive a $20 gift card.
Shoppers 18 and older can text "MOONLIGHT" to 74700 to join Tanger Mobile Deals and be entered for one of four $1,000 shopping sprees.
Riverhead only:Download the Tanger Mobile application to receive a $10 Hanesbrands gift card while supplies last.
Smith Haven
313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove; simon.com, 631-724-1433
Open: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Customers arriving between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. can pick up a free holiday shopping planner and receipt holder, while supplies last. If you get tired, take a spell at the rejuvenation station in front of J.C. Penney, with soft seating and holiday movies. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Santa will be visiting in Center Court.
Also, donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Brookhaven Interface Toy Drive will be accepted; just place one in the big snowman toy box in Center Court.
Out East with Doug Geed: Wine harvests, a fish market, baked treats and poinsettias NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses.
Out East with Doug Geed: Wine harvests, a fish market, baked treats and poinsettias NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses.
