Black Friday: What Time Do Major Stores, Malls Open?

The holiday shopping season kicks off in a big way with Black Friday, when retailers officially unveil their bargains. Some aren't even waiting until the Thanksgiving leftovers are cold.

Here are Black Friday (or Thursday) hours for area shopping centers and stores:

Bellevue Square: Open at 6 a.m. Friday, although Macy's opens at midnight. JC Penney opens at 6 a.m., and Nordstrom opens at 8 a.m. Here's a look at hours and deals.

Best Buy on E. Lake Sammamish Parkway, opens at midnight Thanksgiving night. Here are the Thanksgiving weekend specials.

Target (Issaquah at 755 NW Gilman Blvd., and Seattle Pike Plaza): Open at 9 p.m. Thursday. Here are the "doorbuster" deals.

Sears: (Seattle at 76 S. Lander St., or Redmond) Open at 8 p.m. Thursday. Here are the Black Friday deals.

Walmart (Kelsey Creek and Factoria mall, in Bellevue): Open at 8 p.m. Thursday. Here are the early deals.

Downtown Seattle: Westlake Center opens at 8 a.m. The Macy's Parade starts at 9 a.m., with the tree lighting at 5 p.m.

What are your “must-shop” Black Friday destinations in the Sammamish-Issaquah area? What are some of the best deals you’ve come across so far? Share your preferences and savings finds in the comments section below. If you’re a retailer, we want to hear from you, too!