A Guide To Last-Minute Christmas Shopping In Grayslake

GRAYSLAKE, IL — Many of us know the feeling: It’s Christmas Eve in Grayslake. Gifts are wrapped, and as we carefully arrange them under the tree, we realize we forgot to buy a present for our mother-in-law or our favorite uncle, Bob. Now what?

Luckily, several retail stores in Grayslake will be open on Christmas Eve — and, in some cases, Christmas Day — so you can pick up those last-minute gifts and other necessities.
Before you step out to shop, you should note: Store hours can vary by location. A good rule of thumb is to call ahead to your store of choice before leaving the house.

Here’s a look at retail stores that will be open in the area this Christmas, according to lists compiled by Parade, Good Housekeeping and others.

Retail Store Hours
Bed, Bath & Beyond: Stores will be open for reduced hours on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Costco: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
CVS: Many locations, including those open 24 hours, will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Dick’s Sporting Goods: Open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
Family Dollar/Dollar Tree: Select stores will open for reduced hours on Christmas Day. Call ahead to your local store to confirm hours.
GameStop: Most stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
Hobby Lobby: Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
Home Depot: Open regular hours on Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
Ikea: Most stores will have reduced hours Christmas Eve, so call ahead to your preferred location; closed Christmas Day.
JCPenney: Most locations will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
Kohl’s: Stores will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
Lowe’s: Open regular hours Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
Macy’s: Hours will vary on Christmas Eve, so call ahead to confirm hours at your preferred location; closed Christmas Day.
Marshalls: Most stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
Old Navy: Hours vary by location, but most stores will be open until 7 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
PetSmart: Most stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; all stores will be closed Christmas Day.
Target: Stores will be open Christmas Eve, though hours may vary; closed on Christmas Day.
TJ Maxx: Most stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
Walgreens: Stores will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, though hours will vary by location. Call ahead to confirm hours at your preferred store.
Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; all stores are closed Christmas Day.

Grayslake-area Mall Hours

For other last-minute gifts, you can visit these area malls, many of which will be open for limited hours on Christmas Eve.

• Gurnee Mills, Gurnee. Open until 9 p.m. Thursday, Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
• Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets, Pleasant Prairie, WI. Open until 9 p.m. Thursday, Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
• Chicago Premium Outlets, Aurora. Open until 9 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
• Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg. Open Until 9 p.m. Thursday, Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day.