Black Friday Giveaways, Deals, Event Schedule Released For American Dream Complex

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — The American Dream retail/entertainment complex in Bergen County has released a list of giveaways, deals, and events for the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday.

Shopping for the holidays? Here's what they have in store for Friday. Some events will also be held on the weekend.

Friday Events

6 a.m.: Univision begins broadcasting live (Court A)

7 a.m.: Retail stores open

7-8 a.m.: Univision giveaways (Court A)

8 a.m.: Spin to Win, prizes include gift cards, electronics, clothing and accessories (Court C)

9 a.m.: Characters of the Dream parade, featuring Elmo and Santa Shrek (Angry Birds to Court C)

Extended shopping hours will be: Friday, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.).

Early shoppers will also get to Spin to Win for instant prizes on Black Friday at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon and on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

New Stores And Attractions

A spokesperson said, "Since the last holiday season, American Dream has added new stores, including Amouage, Balenciaga, Francesca’s, Garage, Gentle Monster, Gucci, Miniso, Rent the Runway and Time Vallee. The dining collection has expanded with Around the Clock Diner, H Mart Food Hall, Kung Fu Tea and Little Sheep. The attractions lineup has also grown with the arrivals of Bubble Planet, The GAMEROOM Powered by Hasbro, New Jersey Hall of Fame and Sesame Street Learn & Play. Additionally, Nickelodeon Universe has added the very popular Paw Patrol Hero Academy."

Recent openings include Sesame Street Learn and Play, Garage, and Isola Bella.

Black Friday Deals

American Dream provided this list of deals:

• Zara will announce Friday
• JD Sports: Save up to 50% off select footwear, apparel and accessories
• COS: Up to 60% off
• Fabletics: 60% off everything
• Columbia: Spend $125 and Get $25
• Armani Exchange: Enjoy 30% off select styles
• Couture Kids: Up to 70% off
• Francesca’s 50% off storewide
• Skechers, PacSun and Lids – Buy one, get one 50% off
• Victoria’s Secret and Hollister: 30% off everything; H&M: 30% off all sweaters and coats

They will also host events throughout the holidays, including Santa appearing in their "Holiday Dreamland" through the end of December. Check back for a new story on those events in Patch.

Know about a restaurant or store opening in Bergen County? Let Patch know.

American Dream is located off Route 3 in East Rutherford, NJ.