Save Money at Target Dollar Spot: How To Spot the Best Deals (2024)

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What Is Target Dollar Spot?

To shop the Target Dollar Spot, also called Bullseye’s Playground, you can usually pull your cart up to the front of the store. The items are purposefully displayed to catch your eye as soon as you enter the doors. These sale items typically range in price from $1 to $5 and are a great way to find some cheap party favors or last-minute group gifts.

Are Target Dollar Spot Items Available Online?

Though you used to be able to grab Target Dollar Spot items online, unfortunately, you now can only get these deals in person at your local Target store. The Bulleye’s Playground offers many discounts on items in the store that are not available on Target.com. Finding deals on Bullseye’s Playground online may no longer be an option, but you can scout what Target is pushing out to the dollar bin before your next visit.

Target Dollar Spot Deals

When you want to save money while shopping at Target, steer your already-loaded cart to the front of the store to peruse the dollar section. That’s where you’ll fine what is now called Bullseye’s Playground. Though items may vary from store to store, there are always shelves filled with cheap finds and goodies. Here are some examples of current dollar spot items you can find at Target to save some money:

Seasonal finds for fall: Time to tap into spooky season as Target has decorative pumpkins, candy corn wireless speakers, spooky sound machines or pumpkin-shaped Lazy Susans all for under $5 while supplies last.
Throw pillows: Target has a variety of decorative pillows perfect to pumpkin spice up your bedroom or living room, most of which are currently fall-themed so be sure to grab some autumnal pieces.
Home decor: Known for its vast selection of house decorations, it is good to know you can also get a bunch of options for $5 or less such as wall signs, Halloween gnomes or even some rope tray placemats.
Storage options: Throwing your items in a box is one thing, but Target offers a great array of storage items that are functional as well as decorative such as woven baskets, wicker baskets or vintage-style wooden storage bins to throw all the other dollar items you just purchased in once you get home.

Final Take To GO

Just because you cannot necessarily get the Target Dollar Spot items online does not mean you can still not find sales on Target’s website. In fact, you can go to the “Deals” tab on the site and find Top Deals as well as Target Circle Offers. As an added bonus, if you pay with your Target RedCard you can save an additional 5%.

FAQ

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about how to save money at Target Dollar Spot and spot the best deals.

What is Target Dollar Spot called now?
- Target Dollar Spot is now called Bullseye's Playground but is essentially the same dollar store section of Target located near the front of your local store right as you walk in. The Bullseye's Playground items are only available in-store and not for purchase online.
What day does Target Dollar Spot restock items?
- Target restocks its Target Dollar Spot or Bullseye's Playground daily as well as seasonally. Items will vary from store to store so be sure to check back often as you never know what you'll be able to find for just a few bucks. For example, Target currently is displaying many fall-themed items, such as:
  - Seasonal finds for fall that will help you enjoy the spooky season such as decorative pumpkins, candy corn wireless speakers, spooky sound machines or pumpkin-shaped Lazy Susans all for under $5.
  - Throw pillows and decorative pillows for autumnal pieces to throw in your bedroom or living room.
  - Home décor such as wooden wall signs, Halloween gnomes or rope tray placemats.
  - Storage options such as woven baskets, wicker baskets or vintage-style wooden storage bins.
How do I access my Target Dollar Spot online?
- Though the Target Dollar Spot items are not available online, you can find what items may be available in the dollar section in your local store through the Target app. You cannot buy Target Dollar Spot or Bullseye's Playground items online, however, as they are only available for purchase in-store.
Where did Bullseye's Playground go?
- Bullseye's Playground, formally known and often still referred to as Target Dollar Spot, is no longer available online as you can only get these sale items in person in your local Target store. The Bullseye's Playground dollar section is typically located near the front of the store to catch your eye as soon as you enter the doors. In general, these sale items are all under $5.
How do I find the dollar section on my Target app?
- To see what Target has in the dollar section in your local store you can go to your app or website and simply search for "dollar spot" or "Bullseye's Playground." The results that pop are currently available items, as well as items that have previously been on sale from Target Dollar Spot or Bullseye's Playground.

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