Christmas Eve Mall Hours: Natick, Solomon Pond, Auburn

NATICK, MA — Local malls may not be as crowded this year due to the pandemic — but that doesn't mean there won't be last-minute shoppers hitting stores this week.

Most local malls in the MetroWest and Worcester areas are closing a little early on Christmas Eve, and all of them will be close on Christmas Day. If you're heading out for a gift on Dec. 24, here are you deadlines:

• Natick Mall — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Solomon Pond Mall — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Auburn Mall — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Shops at Chestnut Hill — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wrentham Village Outlets — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• The Mall at Whitney Field — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Outside shopping malls, big-box stores in the area will close a little earlier on Christmas Eve. Here are some of the big ones:

• Walmart — 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Target — 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Best Buy — 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Lowe's — 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Home Depot — 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Kohl's — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Marshalls — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• HomeGoods — 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Christmas Tree Shops — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Dick's Sporting Goods — 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.