Target family fun event this Saturday

During the first week of December, retailers across the country are working hard to lure you into their Christmas stores. their department store. What is Target doing to get you through the door? All locations feature specially designed holiday areas, and select stores are hosting this family event. Saturday, December 7, 11am – 4pm Parents and children can visit the ‘Store Experience’ and decorate cookies together.

Why should you participate in Target’s Family Fun event?

Target family fun event this Saturday
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Sure, you can decorate your cookies at home, but Target sets the stage for the full holiday treat. to face You’ll walk along a candy cane-striped path hung with mint ribbons and signs pointing to “Mary Cherry Chalet.” This road is full of gifts waiting to be purchased. Target is sure to tempt you with one of its soft holiday-themed sweaters ($18 to $33) on display.

The ‘London Station’ section sells holiday treats (such as hot cocoa and biscuits) from British retailer Marks & Spencer. A package of the brand’s iconic Christmas tree-shaped butter shortbread cookies costs $16. There’s also a “Candy Cane Corner” stocked with treats from Target’s holiday candy brand, Favorite Day. Here you can purchase a gingerbread house making kit for $10 or a snowflake-shaped peppermint bark for $5.

You may not see all of this accurately It’s similar to the “fantasy forest” in Target’s holiday-themed ads, but it’s meant to capture that magic. And there will be more cookies to decorate.

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Meet the Christmas Bears at Target

A large white polar bear mascot inside Target.
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Like any self-respecting fantasy forest, this one has a mascot. It’s a holiday bear named Berry. Kids can take pictures cuddling a 9-foot version of Berry the Bear at nine stores in Edina, Minnesota. Fishers, Indiana; Houston, Texas; Jersey City, New Jersey; Newport News, Virginia; Queen Creek, Arizona; Riverview, Florida; Roswell, Georgia; Spring Hill, Tennessee.

Want to take Berry home? You can purchase Berry’s four mini versions for $5 each, or the 12-inch plush version for $10. And if you’re a Target Circle member, you can get a free mini version of Berry on Saturday. Target has already offered mini versions of Berry at two in-store holiday events in November.

This Saturday’s family fun event is the first of two events at Target in December. The second is a beauty-themed event called Glam Gifts, taking place on December 21-22. The event will highlight products like L’Oréal Paris and Essie nail polish, and Target Circle members can also score free mini berries.

If you’re lucky enough to live in New York City, Atlanta, or Dallas, you’ll find a Target hosting a signature holiday event called Target Wonderland. These stores feature in-store experiences including fun games, cool photo ops, and pop-up encounters with brands like Hasbro, Marvel, LEGO, and L’Oreal.

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Targeted Deals You Need to Know Right Now

Wall of holiday gift cards
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Here’s another reason why it pays to become a Target Circle member: This weekend only (December 7th and 8th) you can get Target gift cards for 10% off. That means a $50 gift card costs $45. This deal allows you to purchase gift cards worth up to $500 at a discounted price.

From now until December 24th, Target is offering one or more “Deals of the Day” (up to 50% off prices) to Target Circle members. Weekly deals are also updated every Sunday and run until Saturday. Last week there were 50% off headphones and BOGO discounts on toys and children’s pajamas.


Other holiday benefits at Target

Target is also offering a Holiday Price Match Guarantee from now until Christmas. If the store lowers the price of an item later in the season, you’ll match that price. Target will also match the prices of select competitors within two weeks of your purchase.

What if I see something? you Want to peruse the aisles of Target? When you get home, go online and visit the Target site. The store lets you create a wish list with a link that you can email to friends and family.

From now until December 23rd, Target will be operating extended hours from 7 a.m. to midnight local time. Stores will close at 8pm on Christmas Eve, but most will reopen regular hours (8am) on December 26. really If you need to do some Christmas shopping, you can always order online.

Lastly, you can earn 2% cash back on purchases (excluding gift cards) through RetailMeNot through January 31, 2025. The best part is that you can combine this with other offers to get an even better deal! Activate your offer before shopping at Target.com.

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