Name: Escanaba Black Friday on Tuesday
Start: 2025-11-25T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-25T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 1025 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI, United States, Michigan 49829

Christmas shopping starts early at Escanaba’s Black Friday on Tuesday on Nov. 25. Enjoy going store to store on Ludington Street as carolers sing holiday tunes. Sign up for prizes at participating businesses. Plus, sip hot chocolate, meet Santa and help usher in the holiday season with the lighting of the Escanaba Christmas Tree at Center Court at 7 p.m. It is a wonderful way to begin the holiday season.
Escanaba has the longest small town downtown in Michigan jammed packed with unique shops, great restaurants and dedicated businesses ready to welcome you. Go to escanabadowntown.com for a list of business sale ads and learn more about shop local promotions.
Why It’s Worth Attending
• Support local businesses: Many unique shops downtown participate, offering holiday-specific deals and promotions.
• Festive atmosphere: The combination of live music, carolers, hot chocolate, Santa, and the tree lighting makes it more than just shopping — it’s a community event.
• Kickoff to the holidays: This event signals the start of the holiday season in Escanaba, bringing together downtown merchants, residents, and visitors in a cheerful environment.
• Family-friendly: With Santa, kids’ ornaments on the Christmas tree, and community gathering, it’s great for families.
Tips to Get the Most Out of It
• Arrive early (10 a.m.) to catch best store specials and avoid later crowds.
• Stay late for the tree lighting. Program starts at 6 p.m. The tree will be lit at 7 p.m.
• Wear warm clothing — it’s late November in the U.P., so expect chilly weather outside.
• Enter a drawing: some stores may enter you in drawings when you shop.
• Check participating business list ahead of time at escanabadowntown.com so you know where specials are.
• Plan a dinner or snack downtown: while you’re shopping, take a break at a café or restaurant so the evening becomes an outing.