Deerfield’s Black Friday Tradition: Optimist Tree Lot
Annual sale of Christmas trees will benefit local organizations.
Anyone looking for a Black Friday tradition void of commercialism need look no further than the Optimist Christmas Tree lot at Jewett Park from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday to be part of a custom more than 50 years old. In keeping with Black Friday ritual, those are extended lot hours for a Friday. Get local news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more. The lot will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays other than Black Friday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. With all profits from the sale of four different kinds of trees going to benefit a variety of local causes, the annual community-wide effort involves not only members of the Optimists but Deerfield High …
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