Holiday shopping in Johns Creek 2026: Merry Medley on Black Friday, Nov. 27, Small Business Saturday Nov. 28, the Diwali market and shopping centers.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Store hours are added here as each shopping center publishes them; on Oct. 8 none had posted Black Friday hours. We do not list prices or deals.

Updated Oct. 8: The Art Center has set its 2026 Holiday Market for Saturday, Dec. 12.

Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, and Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28. Johns Creek’s shopping is spread along Medlock Bridge Road (Georgia 141) and State Bridge Road instead than in one mall, which makes Small Business Saturday the big local day.

Who to call

  • City Hall and city events: 678-512-3200 (City Hall closed Nov. 26-27)
  • Traffic or a crash: Johns Creek Police Department, 911 in an emergency
  • A business’s hours: call the store or check its own website

Dates to know

Date What Where
Saturday, Nov. 7 Diwali Celebration market, 4 to 8 p.m. The Boardwalk at Town Center
Thursday, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving; City Hall closed
Friday, Nov. 27 Black Friday; Merry Medley from 4 p.m.; City Hall closed Medley Boulevard
Saturday, Nov. 28 Small Business Saturday Local stores citywide
Friday, Dec. 4 Holly Jolly Block Party, 6 to 8 p.m. The Boardwalk at Town Center
Saturday, Dec. 12 Art Center Holiday Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Art Center, Abbotts Bridge Road

Shopping centers

Medley, 2140 Medley Blvd. Johns Creek’s newest district opens Oct. 29 at Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road, so 2026 is its first holiday season. Medley lists stores including Sephora, Trader Joe’s, Warby Parker, High Country Outfitters, Drybar, Petfolk and several boutiques, plus restaurants and cafes. Medley had not posted store hours now (Medley’s directory and FAQ).

Merry Medley, Friday, Nov. 27, from 4 p.m. On Black Friday, Medley kicks off the holidays on Medley Boulevard with family activities, a holiday concert, performances, the opening of its ice rink and a fireworks finale (Merry Medley page). Details on the rink are on our holiday lights and Christmas events page.

Medlock Crossing, 9700 Medlock Bridge Road. The center at Medlock Bridge and State Bridge roads is anchored by Regal Cinemas. Its owner, Glazer Properties, lists tenants including C’est La Vie Bakery, Fleet Feet, a violin shop, a jewelry shop, a florist and bridal boutique, Cold Stone Creamery, The Kickin’ Crab and Romeo’s NY Pizza (Glazer Properties’ Medlock Crossing page).

Johns Creek Walk, 11030 Medlock Bridge Road. A mixed center of shops, offices and homes near Johns Creek Parkway, reached from two entrances on Medlock Bridge Road, according to the owner’s property brochure.

Store hours for Black Friday will be added when the centers or their stores publish them. Until then, check each store’s own website.

Holiday markets

Diwali Celebration, Saturday, Nov. 7, 4 to 8 p.m., The Boardwalk at Town Center. The city describes a large market of food and retail vendors with entertainment through the evening, organized by the community. Source: city event listing.

Art Center Holiday Market, Saturday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Art Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, brings back its annual holiday artisan market, with 25 juried vendors selling handmade gifts. Admission is free and the center lists it as family friendly, with light refreshments. Source: The Art Center’s listing.

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, is the day to visit independent shops, bakeries and restaurants. The city keeps a business directory under its “View business directory” link, and our own local business directory lists Johns Creek businesses by type.

Parking and traffic

The city has not posted holiday traffic notes for 2026. Medlock Bridge Road and State Bridge Road are the main shopping corridors. For city events at The Boardwalk at Town Center, the city lists parking at City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive (including ADA spaces), at 11330 and 11340 Lakefield Drive, and at 11315 Johns Creek Parkway.

Frequently asked questions

When is Black Friday 2026? Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving. Small Business Saturday follows on Nov. 28.

What are the main shopping centers in Johns Creek? Medley, which opens Oct. 29 at Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road, Medlock Crossing at 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, home of Regal Cinemas, and Johns Creek Walk at 11030 Medlock Bridge Road.

Is there a holiday market in Johns Creek? The Diwali Celebration on Nov. 7 at The Boardwalk at Town Center has a large vendor market. The Art Center’s free Holiday Market, with 25 juried vendors, is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12.

Is Johns Creek City Hall open on Black Friday? No. The city lists City Hall as closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, 2026.

What this means for you

  • Black Friday hours are not out yet; this page is updated as they are published.
  • Two free city-area markets bracket the season: Diwali on Nov. 7 and Holly Jolly on Dec. 4.
  • Black Friday evening is Merry Medley at Medley, with a fireworks finale.

Related: Thanksgiving in Johns Creek, holiday lights and Christmas events and Medley.