Northwoods Mall to Open Extended Hours on Black Friday
The Peoria, Illinois, shopping center will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, with vendor specials planned.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Retail
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Northwoods Mall in Peoria will open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, giving shoppers more time to take advantage of holiday deals. General Manager Julie Revallo said several stores will offer discounts.
Why it matters
The extended hours give Peoria-area shoppers additional time to find holiday deals at the mall's locally owned businesses and national retailers. The mall is also working to fill vacancies left by the closure of The Children's Place and the former Sears location.
Northwoods Mall will operate 16 hours on Black Friday, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., while vendors at Timeless Creations and Jordan Essentials will run specials from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The mall currently has one vacant space, and the specific retailers offering discounts beyond these vendors have not been identified.
The players
Northwoods Mall
Northwoods Mall is a shopping center in Peoria, Illinois, that houses a mix of national chains and locally owned businesses.
Julie Revallo
Julie Revallo is the general manager of Northwoods Mall, overseeing its tenant relations and holiday promotions.
The details
Vendors at Timeless Creations and Jordan Essentials plan in-booth specials throughout the day, and the mall is decorated for the season with a 30-foot Christmas tree donated by the Salvation Army. The Children's Place, which had been part of the mall for more than 17 years, has closed, and General Manager Julie Revallo hopes it will reopen or be replaced by another children's clothing store.
Timeline
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026: Northwoods Mall open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for Black Friday.
Within the next few weeks: a possible announcement of a new national retailer for the former RoomPlace location.
Retail Calendar
Black Friday has long served as the opening weekend of the holiday shopping season for American malls, and Northwoods Mall's extended hours follow that pattern. The mall's effort to fill vacancies left by The Children's Place and the former Sears site reflects the ongoing pressure on regional malls to reshape their tenant mix.
Shoppers planning Black Friday trips can visit Northwoods Mall from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and check Timeless Creations and Jordan Essentials for in-booth specials through 8 p.m. Those hoping to shop at the mall's vacant spaces should watch for a possible new tenant announcement in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Shoppers hoping to get the most from Black Friday at Northwoods Mall should plan visits around the extended 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. hours and the morning vendor specials, which run until 8 p.m. Keeping an eye on mall announcements can also help holiday shoppers know when new stores may open.
What happens next
An announcement about a new national retailer for the former RoomPlace location could come within the next few weeks.
Further reading
For more on local shopping trends, see the Retail section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WMBD 31 Peoria.
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