For the last few years we've gone to the outlet centers when they open at midnight. Having been able to purchase a lot of the door busters or other high demand items online thanksgiving day, there hasn't been the need to hit the regular stores. Do the outlets, then around 5 am you will see them start to get busier from all the people leaving the regular stores. Then on your way home hit up the Target, Walmart and other stores with 2/3rd less crowd.