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This year, Target is offering 1000s of deals and doorbusters with stores opening at 5pm on Thanksgiving Day and then again at 7am on Black Friday. Their ad boasts all TVs on sale, free giftcards with select Apple iPhone purchases, deep discounts on music, books, video games, clothing, and toys.
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2022
Target is have a two series sale this year with PreBlack Friday deals already started and actual Black Friday deals beginning on Thursday morning at midnight. As usual, Target's Black Friday ad is one of the best offerings of the season of all major retail outlets. We recommend taking advantage of their $50 off plus free $50 gift card with the purchase of an Xbox Series S gaming console. The KitchenAid Pro 5quart Stand Mixer is an unbelievable $250, element 65" Smart 4K UHD TV for only $330, and crazy discounts on various current generation Apple products. Additional Target is offering Buy 2 Get 1 free on ALL movies, music, and books, and deep discounts on various video game titles. Also find 50% off major toy brands including up to 40% off LEGO sets and 25% off Little Tykes. All sale prices end Saturday but Target also has price protection guarantee so no matter when you make your purchase between Halloween and Christmas, you can get a price adjustment to the lowest price of the season.
2020
Target has gifts for everyone on your list in their 47 page Black Friday sales ad! Their top electronics deals this year include a Nintendo Switch Console plus Mario Kart game plus Nintendo Online subscription for only $299.99, a 65" TCL Android UHD HDR Smart TV for only $229.99 (43" only $169.99), the Google Nest Hub for only $49.99, Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones for $174.99, and a KitchenAid 5qt Stand Mixer for $199.99. Target has various televisions at their lowest prices of the year including an Element 32" Roku Smart TV for only $90, Samsung Smart UHD HDR TV with Crystal Display priced at $329.99 for 50", $379.99 for 55", and $479.99 for 65". They also will have a special buy on the Sony UHD HDR Smart Android 55" TV for only $549.99! If you've already got a new TV, Target has plenty ideas for fun add-ons including Amazon Fire TV sticks for $17.99, Sony SRSXB43/B wireless speakers for $150, 4th Gen Echo Dots for only $28.99, and even an 11.6" HP Chromebook for $119.99. For the gamer, Target is offering over 50 console video games at only $24.99 each and over 60 other games for only $14.99 each! They also have new release Nintendo Switch games marked down to $39.99 including Mario favorites such as Luigis Mansion and Mario Maker 2. For the fitness junkie, you can save $50 off the new Fitbit Versa 2 smart watch, $30 off the Fitbit Inspire 2, and $70 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch. iPhones will be up to $250 off and the newest Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G at with up to a $400 target gift card when you sign ups for new service from AT&T. Every year, Target has amazing mark downs on their books and media departments and this year is no exception! You can shop all their movies, books, and music at buy two get one free and cross everyone off your list at once! Also, most kids and family board games will be 50% off. For the kids on your list, Target has hundred of deals on toys. All items from several major toy brands, including Marvel, Fisher-Price LittlePeople, Melissa & Doug, Our Generation dolls, and more, will be buy one, get one 50% off with no limit! Select Lego sets are an unheard of 40% off, select Target exclusive toys are 50% off, Razor Party scooters are $85 with the smaller Razor A kick scooter only $19, and kids bikes are as low as $39. For the older kid in your life, Target offers a classic foosball table for only $110, a Franklin Sports 9ft Table Tennis Table for only $79, and a cool retro Franklin Sports Skeeball center for only $75. Select Arts and Crafts items will also be 50% off. For the cook, Target offers select small kitchen electrics for a flat $10 (toaster, hand mixer, Farberware Reliance cookware set) or $20 (Oster electric griddle, blender, or waffle maker, Black+Decker toaster oven, or Farberware knife block). Its a great time to save on Dyson favorites with the Dyson Hot and Cool fan for $375, Slim Ball Animal Vac for $200, and V8 Motorhead Stick Vac for $230. This year's hottest vac, the iRobot Roomba i3 with WiFi is only $399.99 or the e5 for only $249.99. All Wondershop Christmas trees will be 20% off and Christmas lights will be at special buy prices across the entire product line. For the home, Target is offering a 12lb Weighted Blanket for only $20, and various towels, blankets, pillows, and sheets for under $20. Dress the family up in matching Christmas Pajamas for that fun holiday photo at only $10 per pair with add on tees, pants, and socks for only $5 each! Toddler character PJs are an amazing $10 per 4 piece pack and most other apparel items are on sale too. To close out the deals, you can find Graco Carseats and Boosters at 50% off, a Philips Sonicare 4100 electric toothbrush for $29.99 and the Norelco Series 5100 Wet & Dry men's shaver for only $34.99.
How can I get the best prices at Target?
Target has a unique shoppers loyalty program that anyone can sign up to for free. Its called Target Circle and members can get hundreds of new offers each week, ranging from $1 off a specific item, similar to a manufacturer's coupon, to larger offers such as this week's big offer of 25% off any one toy or children's book. During the Black Friday season, it is typical for target to offer their Circle members a one time coupon for 10% off their entire purchase (with some exclusions). Being a Circle member also offers you free cash back, charity donations to your local community, and free curbside pickup when you order using the Target App.
Is it worth it to get a Target credit card?
Another great tip for shopping at Target is to sign up for the Target credit card, called the Red Card. With the Red Card, shoppers get 5% off immediately at checkout on everything they buy, with absolutely no exclusions and on top of any sales or other offers used. This is one of the only ways to buy discounted Apple electronics, Nintendo Switch gaming consoles and games, or even gift cards! For the past few years, Target has had a specially announced weekend during the holiday season, where Red Card users got to duplicate their Red Card discount to a full 10% off everything. Also, using your Target Red Card to shop online will net you free shipping with no minimum.
Can I save on Gift Cards from Target?
In addition to the immediate 5% savings from shopping with your Target Red Card, target shoppers can also receive 10% off all Target Gift Card purchases (up to $300 worth of cards) during a special event which typically takes place on the Monday following Cyber Monday. During this event, all gift cards for Target purchased, both online and in store, will automatically be discounted 5%, no matter how many individual cards you purchase or in what denominations, for a maximum savings of $30. Its like free money to spend later at Target!