Skip The Crowds to Find Black Friday Shopping Deals in Galveston

GALVESTON, Texas (November 19, 2012) – If you’re looking for an alternative to the Black Friday crowds found at malls and department stores, Galveston Island is your 2012 holiday shopping destination. The island’s historic downtown district is filled with unique stores where shoppers can find special gifts on any budget.

Thanksgiving weekend, many downtown shops – from intimate boutiques to fascinating art galleries– will offer major discounts and special sales to kick off the season of holiday shopping.

And, as a special treat, the Moody Gardens Convention Center will host the second annual Home for the Holidays Gift Market. The market will feature more than 150 of the region’s most unique gift vendors offering distinctive home décor, candles, craft foods, accessories and more. The market will be open Nov. 23-25. For more information, visit http://www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com.

Black Friday Deals

Be sure not to miss these special Black Friday deals being offered throughout downtown Galveston:

• Affaire d’art – 15% off all artwork gallery wide on Black Friday
• Bungalow Dry Goods Co. – 20% off entire store from  8-9 a.m. and 10% off entire store from 9-10 a.m. on Black Friday excluding sale items
• Fit Tri Run  – Take $10 off purchases of $50 or more on Black Friday
• Galveston Book Shop – 10% off entire store on Black Friday with checkout code “Gus the Cat’s Stocking”
• Gracie’s  –  Receive a free Vera Bradley tote ($42 value) with any Vera Bradley      purchase of $100 or more on Black Friday
• Ha.Ba’s – 25% off on Black Friday plus Saturday and Sunday
• Head To Footsies  – 20% off belts; 10% off Miss Me Jeans; 15% off boots; 15% off jewelry. Free gift-wrapping, coffee and treats. (Store opens early at 7 a.m. with free parking 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.)
• Kitchen Chick – Free paring knife with $75 purchase on Black Friday (extended store hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Passion Lingerie  – 20% off the entire store on Black Friday, including designer items from Fair Verona and Mary Green.
• Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast – All T-shirts $19.95; 15% Off Stocking Stuffers; 2 for 1 admission to exhibit on Black Friday
• Rene Wiley Studio & Gallery – 20% off Dale Hooks wood bowls carved from trees destroyed by Hurricane Ike; 10% off select paintings throughout November
• Tangerine Boutique – Special sales with free hors d’oeuvres and extended hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• The Style Co. – 15% off a purchase of $25 or more on Black Friday
• Tina’s on the Strand – Free metallic leather cell phone wallet ($20 value) with purchase of $100 in clothing on Black Friday

Before you come, be sure to check out the island’s 2012 Holiday Gift Guide.

To find a complete list of downtown shops, restaurants and events happening this season, visit http://www.galveston.com.

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