Kaitlin Mahar is a writer covering deals and sales. She strives to help readers make savvy purchases and steer them away from buyer’s remorse.
Attention Target shoppers: The big red retailer’s semiannual Circle Week sale promises discounts on everything from bedding and bath essentials to fan-favorite beauty items and travel tumblers. But what’s the catch?
To take advantage of most discounts, you need to be a Target Circle member. It’s free to join, but beware: Not every promotion is worthwhile. We’ve sifted through the Circle hype to find the best deals on Wirecutter’s expert-approved picks.
Here’s the deal
- Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker (2022)
- Apple iPad (10th-generation, 64 GB)
- Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Stroll ’N Trike
- Lego Large Creative Brick Box 10698
- Target Casaluna Premium Down Comforter All Season (Queen)
- Target Threshold 400 Thread Count Solid Performance Sheet Set (Queen)
- Target Casaluna Heavyweight Linen Blend Quilt
- Threshold Waffle Weave Shower Curtain
Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker (2022)
Boasting an impressive local Bluetooth range and an expansive anonymous crowd-finding network, this tracker is compatible with Android and Apple devices. A user-friendly setup, loud alarm, and built-in keychain loop make keeping tabs on your stuff a cinch.
Other things to know: No replaceable battery (Tile promises a 3-year effective working lifespan). Worse short-range precision than Apple AirTags. Free Circle membership required. Opt for store pickup or use Circle Card or Circle 360 membership to avoid shipping fees. Not the best price we've seen for a single Tile Mate, but still a good value.
Read more: The Best Bluetooth Tracker
Apple iPad (10th-generation, 64 GB)
The latest-gen iPad improves on its predecessor with a 10-hour battery life, a bigger, higher-resolution screen, a more powerful processor, and faster, more reliable connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 support. It also adds a USB-C charging port and an upgraded FaceTime camera.
Other things to know: No headphone jack or home button. Swaps out the Lightning port for a USB-C charging port. 64 GB of storage. Limited colors available for $350.
Read more: The iPad Is the Best Tablet
Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Stroll ’N Trike
This versatile tricycle grows with your child by converting from a stroller alternative to a big-kid trike that they can steer on their own. It also features an easy-to-use harness and comes fully loaded with accessories.
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Other things to know: Also recommended in our gift guide for 1-year-olds. Takes about 40 minutes to put together, and the necessary tools are not included. Has more plastic features, which means it’s more lightweight than some of our other picks. Comes with a two-year warranty. Free Target Circle membership required to get the deal price.
Read more: The Best Tricycles
Lego Large Creative Brick Box 10698
This classic starter set comes with 790 pieces in 33 colors, all housed in a distinctive Lego-shaped yellow box. It also includes toy windows and toy doors, two green baseplates, toy tires, and toy wheel rims, so kids can let their imaginations run wild.
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Other things to know: The lid doesn’t latch, which could lead to spills if the box tips on its side. A Target Circle Card is required for free shipping; otherwise, add to a combined order of $35 or more to avoid a shipping fee.
Read more: The Best Lego Sets for Kids
Target Casaluna Premium Down Comforter All Season (Queen)
You don’t need to compromise on values or budget when shopping for a quality comforter. Our pick features a thick sateen cotton outer shell filled with RDS-certified duck down that doesn’t shift or clump in the wash as much as others we tested.
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Other things to know: The All Season version sells out more often than the lightweight and heavyweight versions. Leaks feathers over time, especially after washing. Lowest price we’ve seen in two years.
Read more: The Best Comforters
Target Threshold 400 Thread Count Solid Performance Sheet Set (Queen)
Target Threshold 400 Thread Count Solid Performance Sheet Set
Our budget pick for the best cotton sheets
Offering high quality at a fantastic price, these warm, thick sateen sheets are softer than many pricier sets we’ve tested. They fit mattresses up to 18 inches thick and come in a veritable rainbow of colors, making them a great option for a guest or kid’s room—or as an outdoor movie screen.
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Other things to know: Less breathable and more wrinkle-prone than other sateen sets we’ve tested. Deal price reflects the queen size, but all sizes are on sale. Street price has risen substantially over the years.
Read more: The Best Cotton Sheets
Target Casaluna Heavyweight Linen Blend Quilt
Our experts like this option if you’re looking for a cozy quilt under $100. Not only does its design feature thick linen on the front and smooth cotton on the back, but it also comes in about a dozen colors and is even machine washable.
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Other things to know: The quilt we tested had unclipped threads around the edges and a few loose quilt stitches along the surface. Deal price is for the full/queen size, but all sizes are 30% off.
Read more: The Best Quilts
Threshold Waffle Weave Shower Curtain
As timeless as it is durable, this shower curtain has neutral colors and a classic waffle-weave design that will complement just about any bathroom. But you’ll probably need a liner; it stayed wet longer than any of our other cotton curtain picks.
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Other things to know: Shrinks quite a bit when laundered. Select store pickup or add to a combined order of $35 or more to avoid shipping fees. Circle Card holders qualify for free shipping.
Read more: The Best Shower Curtains
Editor’s note: The photo at the top of this article may reflect previous deals that are no longer valid and have been removed. Check out our Deals page for more great discounts on Wirecutter’s expert-approved picks.
This article was edited by Janie Campbell and Nathan Burrow.
Meet your guide
Kaitlin Mahar is a staff writer for Wirecutter’s Deals team. Her byline has appeared in Delish, Esquire, and Town & Country. When she’s not hunting for deals and fiercely defending the Oxford comma, she’s a proud cat parent, an avid yogi, and a co-producer and co-host of the podcast Crime Culture. Please tell your pets and grandparents she says hi.