Target Circle Days in October is one of the few sales I actually build a grocery list around — the deals land on things I was buying anyway, and nine of them are worth acting on.
1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Candy – 1.5oz – $1.99
Each $1.99 pack is the classic single-serving two-cup format — milk chocolate over peanut butter, no fuss, and exactly what the candy dish needs for October. During Circle’s BOGO 50% off Halloween candy events, grabbing multiples brings the effective per-pack cost down sharply, which is when this one makes the most sense to stock up on.
Parting Thoughts: At BOGO pricing these are among the cheapest name-brand Halloween treats you’ll find — buy more than you think you need.
2. General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Breakfast Cereal – 18.8oz – $5.29
An 18.8-oz family-size box of a gluten-free, whole-grain cereal that earns its spot in the rotation — the kind of staple that runs out faster than you’d expect. Circle cereal BOGOs have regularly landed on this price, making it one of the better shelf-stock buys of the October sale period.
Parting Thoughts: A family-size box at $5.29 is already fair; BOGO turns it into the easiest cereal decision of the month.
3. Monster Trail Mix – 36oz – Favorite Day™ – $8.99
Thirty-six ounces of sweet-salty trail mix from Target’s own Favorite Day line, at $8.99 — already fair math per ounce before any Circle discount. When the BOGO 50% off trail mix and snacks deal runs, this large size pays off even faster, whether you’re parceling it into lunches or dropping it straight into the pantry.
Parting Thoughts: The 36-oz size is what makes this deal land — more ounces, same trip, better per-ounce value the moment BOGO applies.
4. Brach’s Classic Candy Corn – $2.79
Divisive as it is beloved, this seasonal 11-oz bag hits the Circle BOGO 50% off Brach’s and Halloween candy rotation every October — and at $2.79 it’s one of the most affordable festive fills in the aisle. If you keep a candy dish going through Halloween, this is the obvious restock.
Parting Thoughts: Skip it if you’re firmly anti-candy-corn, but for everyone else $2.79 on a Circle deal is a very easy yes.
5. Purely Elizabeth Original Grain Granola – 10oz – $6.29
Crunchy granola clusters from a premium brand that usually commands a higher price point — at $6.29 for 10 oz, it’s already competitive, and Circle BOGO or snack deals close the gap with store-brand pricing entirely. It’s the kind of granola people end up repurchasing without a sale nudging them.
Make It Better: Spoon it over plain yogurt or into a smoothie bowl — it stretches the bag further and makes breakfast feel a little more intentional.
Parting Thoughts: If you’ve been curious but held back at full price, a Circle deal is the right moment to grab a bag.
6. Oreo Double Stuf Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Family Size – 18.71oz – $5.39
My go-to for any occasion where I want something universally liked and easy — the Double Stuf family size runs $5.39 for 18.71 oz, which is solid for a name-brand cookie at this scale. Target Circle buy-2 grocery promotions occasionally stack on top of this price, and when they do, restocking becomes a no-brainer.
Parting Thoughts: Reliable, crowd-pleasing, and easy to justify at $5.39 — the family size earns its place in the cart every Circle event.
7. Frito-Lay Variety Pack Flavor Mix – 42ct – $20.99
Forty-two individual bags of assorted Frito-Lay snacks for $20.99 — that works out to under 50 cents a bag, which is the math that closes the deal for anyone managing lunchboxes, a sports season, or a pantry with unpredictable appetites. Circle or multi-buy discounts during October make a dent on an already-competitive multipack price.
Parting Thoughts: This is the bulk buy that earns its keep over weeks, not just one afternoon — the variety format means fewer complaints from picky eaters.
8. Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars – 25.2oz/30ct – $7.99
The lunchbox math here is simple: 30 whole-grain chocolate chip granola bars for $7.99 puts each bar well under 27 cents, making this one of the cleaner per-unit values in Target’s snack aisle. These land regularly in Circle BOGO or multi-buy snack deals, which brings an already-low per-bar cost down further.
Parting Thoughts: Stock up when the Circle deal is live — 30 bars disappear faster than you’d expect in any household with kids.
9. Garden Salad Blend – 12oz – Good & Gather™ – $2.39
A rare fresh item in an otherwise shelf-stable list — a 12-oz ready-to-eat salad blend from Good & Gather, priced at $2.39. It shows up in Circle BOGO fresh-grocery deals, which makes it worth tossing in the cart when you’re already at Target for the bigger sale hauls.
Parting Thoughts: Check the use-by date before buying — at $2.39 on a Circle deal, it’s nearly effortless as a weeknight dinner side.
