Take advantage of big discounts on products from LEGO, Beats and more

With discounts on every product category and from nearly every retailer, Black Friday is the sales event of the year. Sorting through all the options can be overwhelming, though, and can take more time than you’d like.

But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the best sales. We’ve gathered our favorite Black Friday deals available right now, so you can get focus your shopping and grab the products you really want before they’re sold out.

Best Black Friday deals

Roku 50-Inch 4K HDR Smart TV 24% OFF

This 4K smart TV provides super-sharp details and vivid colors, so you can enjoy your favorite TV shows and movies even more. It also allows you to stream from all your favorite services, including Netflix, HBO Max and Hulu, and provides access to over 500 TV channels. It is also compatible with smart home assistants, such as Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant, so you can use voice commands to search for media and control the TV.

LEGO Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees Set 31% OFF

Designed for adults aged 18 and up, this LEGO set lets you build three different bonsai trees for your own mini Zen garden. It contains over 700 pieces and features interchangeable leaves that allow you to customize the look of the trees. You can display all the trees together or place them separately wherever you want a pop of color.

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer 30% OFF

If you’re an avid baker, this powerful stand mixer makes it super easy to whip up your favorite cakes, cookies, brownies and more. It offers 10 speeds for mixing all types of ingredients, as well as a 5-quart bowl that can hold enough dough for up to 9 dozen cookies. The tilt-head design also makes it easy to add ingredients and scrape down the sides of the bowl.

BLUEAIR 511i Max Air Purifier 43% OFF

This air purifier needs only 30 minutes to clean areas up to 465 square feet, but it is surprisingly quiet, operating at just 48 decibels on its highest speed. Its filter removes at least 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.1 microns, including dust, dander, pollen and mold. The intuitive display with two-button operation is also incredibly user-friendly.

CAROTE 21-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set 36% OFF

This versatile cookware set is made of reinforced die-cast aluminum, leaving it durable and easy to use. Thanks to their extended bottom design, the pans heat up quickly and evenly. They’re also compatible with all types of cooktops, including induction stoves.

BISSELL Little Green Mini Portable Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner 21% OFF

This portable carpet and upholstery cleaner weighs just 7 pounds and features a convenient handle, making it easy to carry to any mess. It cleans more than carpeting, too, allowing you to remove stains from furniture, pet beds, and car interiors. It also comes with a self-cleaning hose tool, making cleanup a breeze.

Beats Studio Buds Wireless Earbuds 47% OFF

These wireless earbuds offer two listening modes: active noise-cancellation for when you don’t want to be disturbed, and transparency mode for when you want background noise to come through. They also provide up to eight hours of listening time on a single charge or up to 24 hours with the charging case. They stand out for their excellent call performance, too, making it easy to chat on the go.

Philips 24″ Frameless Full HD 100Hz Monitor 17% OFF

This monitor provides full HD 1920×1080 resolution, so you can see every detail in stunning clarity. Its frameless design helps the screen appear even larger and works perfectly in multimonitor setups. It also offers HDMI 1.4, VGA, and audio-out connections, so you can connect accessories and other devices.

CAMKORY Digital Camera 24% OFF

This fun digital camera takes crisp 44MP photos and 1080p videos, so you’ll capture every detail. Its compact, lightweight design makes it super travel-friendly, and the auto turn-off setting helps conserve energy. Because it is so user-friendly, it is an ideal model for beginners and children aged 5 to 13.

COSRX Snail Mucin Repairing Serum 48% OFF

This lightweight essence sinks into the skin easily, yet still delivers effective hydration and a healthy glow. The main ingredient, snail mucin, helps calm damaged skin and deeply moisturizes even dehydrated skin. Best of all, it is hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested, making it suitable for sensitive skin.

Other Black Friday deals worth checking out

Samsung 75-Inch Class Neo QLED QN70F 4K Mini LED Smart TV 33% OFF
Barbie DreamHouse Dollhouse
Ninja 4-in-1 5-Quart Pro Air Fryer 38% OFF
Beckham Hotel Collection Queen Size Pillow Set 48% OFF
Ring Battery Doorbell 50% OFF
Shark Steam & Scrub Steam Mop 32% OFF
Apple 11″ iPad 21% OFF
LEVOIT Core300-P Air Purifier 16% OFF
BLACK + DECKER dustbuster AdvancedClean Cordless Vacuum 39% OFF
TYMO CurlPro Curling Wand 30% OFF

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The Walker Art Center has opened its contemporary collection to families and children and is inviting them to play in the new exhibition “Show & Tell: An Exhibition for Kids.” 

Specifically designed with children and their adults in mind, “Show & Tell” features a collection of contemporary art spanning multiple mediums, all with a kid-friendly approach at the center. Through April 5, guests can explore the five distinct zones of the exhibition: FIND, READ, PLAY, MAKE and WATCH.

Siri Engberg, the museum’s senior curator and director of visual arts, and Pavel Pyś, curator of visual arts and collections strategy, said the exhibition has been in the works for 18 months with the intention of providing an exciting activity for Minnesota residents during the winter months.

“We really thought about how to create a lively environment that also gives kids and families a way into contemporary art that is really welcoming and engaging,” Engberg said.

The exhibition features contemporary art from the Walker’s collection, as well as new acquisitions, with some pieces making their debut for the first time in a long time. Each art piece is related to a different experience, encouraging visitors to play and touch instead of standing and observing.

The PLAY zone features Cas Holman’s sculpture work “Critter Party,” which doubles as a piece of art and a play area that encourage climbing and exploration. This was an intentional choice by Holman, as she is an educator and toymaker who focuses on the power of play in her work.

Also featured in the zone is the 20,000-piece jigsaw puzzle by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija, with the finished image representing Delacroix’s famous painting “La Liberté Guidant le Peuple,” which the band Coldplay used for their 2008 album cover “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.”

“We were really thinking about how we can surprise our young viewers and offer them a kind of unusual and unorthodox way of engaging with the art,” Pyś said.

In the realm of unorthodox, the exhibition features its FIND zone, designed to engage visitors with seeking out art, as the featured works are hidden in a wall and can only be viewed by looking through a series of porthole windows.

The artworks range from a miniature of “Spoonbridge and Cherry,” by Coosje van Bruggen and Claes Oldenburg, to a family of abstract aliens of Yinka Shonibare.

For those looking to slow down, the READ zone encourages visitors to take a break and think about the power of storytelling in art. Featuring artwork by Julie Buffalohead, Andrea Carlson, Amy Cutler and Jacob Lawrence, families are encouraged to ask what comes next for the figures in the art.

“It’s essentially an area where you can come and see works and think about them and experience them through the lens of storytelling,” Pyś said, “Artists are often storytellers. Their works often come in stories.”

In the WATCH zone, visitors can lounge and enjoy a selection of kid-friendly cinema from the Walker’s Ruben/Bentson Moving Image Collection. Before every video, viewers are prompted to be on the lookout for hidden details.

Visitors can also create art of their own in the MAKE zone. Inspired by the abstract work of Jeffrey Gibson and Caroline Kent, visitors can experiment with shapes, colors, and composition to create a work of art projected on the gallery wall, or turn themselves into a one-minute statue, a reference to artist Erwin Wurm and his drawings.

“It’s a really fun way for kids to feel like they’re artists for the day, like they’re part of the exhibition,” Pyś said.

The exhibition will run through the spring, with the intention of offering a space for families to learn and explore the world of contemporary art. For visitors, the Walker offers free admission on the first Saturday of the month and every Thursday night.

“Obviously, you see the ‘Do not touch’ symbol in museums,” Engberg said. “We have the ‘Please touch’ symbol in all the areas where it’s about playing and interactivity.”

‘Show & Tell: An Exhibition for Kids’

What: Families can explore the world of contemporary art in an exhibition designed for kids
When: Through April 5
Where: Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis
Tickets: $18 (adults), $16 (seniors), $12 (students with ID) and free for children under the age of 18. For more information see walkerart.org

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Mike Conley is 38 years old and can’t impact the game to the same level he used to.

Rob Dillingham is 20 years old, and whether or not he will eventually be a starting-caliber player in the NBA is still to be determined.

Donte DiVincenzo is a shooting guard whose best basketball comes while playing off ball.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has more than insinuated Anthony Edwards’ new role on the team on multiple occasions – Edwards is Minnesota’s point guard.

It’s the role Edwards wants. He sees himself as an offensive hub-type player who can command the offense. It’s the role Minnesota’s roster now demands of its star player.

But with great power comes great responsibility.

Edwards played an excellent game in many regards Wednesday in Oklahoma City. He hit many big shots. He defended hard. He was one of Minnesota’s only players who could break down the Thunder’s historically dominant defense.

But, as the point guard, he also has to shoulder a share of the blame for Minnesota’s poor late-game execution.

The Timberwolves turned the ball over four times in the final five minutes. The first of those came when Edwards was stripped on a drive to the bucket.

The other three came from DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle. But Edwards was involved in every play. How so? Each of those teammates was attempting to get him the ball on those plays. Edwards is now supposed to be Minnesota’s safe place amid a Thundering storm.

Yet he wasn’t readily available at key points in the final three minutes.

Minnesota called a timeout and drew up a play for Edwards in a tie game with 3 minutes to play Wednesday. But Edwards was denied the in-bounds pass, which forced DiVincenzo to bring the ball up the floor. Which happens frequently in the NBA. But the issue was it then took Edwards seven seconds to cross the timeline. And by the time he got there, a waiting DiVincenzo had been stripped by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The next trip down the floor, McDaniels had the ball on the wing in semi-transition. Randle was posting up, but Finch pointed for the ball to go back to Edwards. But Edwards was lackadaisical in his effort to get open and created no passing lane as he was blanketed by Casson Wallace.

So McDaniels, who had picked up his dribble, had to turn back and attempt to float a pass to Randle that was knocked away for another turnover.

The final turnover was a five-second call in which Randle was unable to inbound the ball in time. Again, Edwards – the primary option – was unable to break free on a play where he didn’t seem to make multiple efforts to do so, leaving Randle nowhere to go with the ball.

That’s not to say Edwards is singularly to blame for the turnovers. The other guys have the ball in their hands and they have to better improvise when Plan A is negated. But as the best player on the team who’s now empowered to direct traffic and claim control of the contest, everything ultimately falls at the feet of Edwards.

“We’ve got to go back and get the ball,” Finch told reporters. “We allowed them to take us out of what we wanted to do too easily in that situation. That’s really it.”

It’s a lot to take on. But it’s the gig for NBA superstars. The same responsibility is placed on the shoulders of Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cade Cunningham, Steph Curry … on, and on and on.

When the game is on the line, the action at least starts in your hands, and you cannot allow the defense to dictate otherwise.

The best news out of Wednesday for Minnesota was that the guard himself suggested as such. He accepted full blame for the turnovers, even when they weren’t entirely his. Putting the ball in Edwards’ hands may give the 24-year-old more ownership over team performance than ever before.

“I was supposed to get the rock, kinda lazy trying to get the ball, couldn’t get the ball,” Edwards told reporters. “That’s on me. I can’t allow us to turn the ball over.”

The current roster does Edwards few favors in this department. While Minnesota has plenty of talent, it lacks many sure hands or guys who can break a defense down off the bounce. That’s his reality. Point guard duties for him could be even more difficult than they are for most.

Given the apron-era of the NBA, it’s entirely possible the best rosters surrounding Edwards have already come and gone. There will be deficiencies around him every season. It’s on the superstar to cover them up.

Challenge accepted?

“With no designated point guard, I think I’ve got to be the one to bring the ball up – it’s just that simple – so we don’t turn it over,” he told reporters. “Get us into an action, get my teammates shots and we’ll be alright.

“I’m feeling good. I’ve just got to get used to being a point guard, getting to get the rock. … Just to take the pressure off my teammates.”

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

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Sure, temperatures are dropping and sunsets are creeping earlier — but when has that ever stopped Minnesotans from having wintertime fun?

This is the city of the Winter Carnival, after all. The chilly celebration, which runs this winter from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1, is marking a milestone 140th anniversary.

During the holiday season in particular, from light festivals to North Pole villages, there’s plenty of all-ages family fun to be found all around St. Paul and the east metro. Here are some ideas:

Now through Dec. 31: Illuminate Festival of Lights

Along with hundreds of indoor lanterns at this colorful festival, you can also catch performances by the AmeriKing Yan Dong Chinese Acrobats. Festival runs 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays through the rest of the year; acrobat performances are 6 and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 and 6 p.m. Sundays. (Note holiday hours — Nov. 26, Nov. 27, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31 — festival is open 5 to 9 p.m. and acrobats perform at 7:30.) Tickets required: $27.23 for adults; $16.73 for kids ages 4–11; $24.60 for seniors and military.

Pan Asian Center South: 3001 White Bear Ave., Maplewood; 651-421-1507; more info and tickets at illuminate-us.com

Now through Jan. 4, 2026: GLOW Holiday Festival

A globe display at the GLOW Holiday Festival.

The holiday lights festival returns to CHS Field this year with more than a million lights, a carousel ride, a zipline and other family activities. Timed-entry tickets — with entry between 5 and 8 p.m.; the festival is open till 9 p.m. — are required and must be purchased in advance; $21.75 for general admission and $12.75 for kids 12 and younger. (2 and under are free.) The festival is cashless.

GLOW Holiday Festival at CHS Field: 360 N Broadway St; glowholiday.com

Now through Feb. 28: Night Trains

At the Twin City Model Railroad Museum, the main lights go down and street lamps glow in the miniature villages, decorated with snow and holiday decor, as vintage model trains run through the carefully crafted cities. You can’t ride the trains — unless you’re the size of a model-train passenger, I suppose — but you can admire them from 3 to 7 p.m. every Saturday, plus special dates of Dec. 19, 22, 26, 29 and Jan. 2. Tickets are $15 per person, free for members and those under 4

Twin City Model Railroad Museum: 668 Transfer Road; tcmrm.org

Nov. 29, Dec. 5 to 6; Dec. 13: Afton Holiday Village

Afton is turning into a winter wonderland—horse-drawn wagons, carolers, tree lighting, crafts, bonfires, treats and more. What more could you ask for? Weekends have special themes: Candy Cane Trail (Nov. 29), Celebrate Merry & Bright (Dec. 5-6) and Wrap It Up Festive Giving (Dec. 13).

Centered around Afton Town Square Park: 3418 S. St. Croix Trail, Afton; aftonholiday.weebly.com

Dec. 4–7, 11–14, 16, 18–21: Stillwater’s Hometown for the Holidays

Stillwater’s Main Street is lighting up for the holidays. During Twinkle Weekend (Dec. 4–7), kids can get free twinkle necklaces and meet-and-greet “Frozen” characters and Santa, with glowing luminaries along Main Street. During Candy Town Weekend (Dec 11–14), events include cocoa with Santa, a gingerbread man hunt and gingerbread house contest and cookie-decorating. During Furry Friends Weekend (Dec. 18–21), there’ll be a pet parade and costume contest, plus treats from the Grinch for both pets and humans. Additional events include the Outdoor Christmas Celebration on Dec. 16 featuring An Andy and Bing Christmas and the St. Croix Valley Opera and SCVO’s Home for the Holidays concert on Dec. 20 featuring Laura Osnes.

Hometown for the Holidays: Along Main Street in Stillwater; full schedule and location details at communitythreadmn.org/Hometown-Holidays

Dec. 5–7, 11–14: North Pole Express

Departing from Union Depot, the North Pole Express consists of real vintage trains that’ll take you to the North Pole — aka the far east end of the Union Depot property; don’t tell the kids — to meet Santa and enjoy treats. Tickets tend to go very fast and are likely already sold out, but consider this a heads-up for next winter.

North Pole Express: More info at 261.com/npe

Dec. 5–14: “Solstice” at Circus Juventas

Youth performers ride unicycles during a performance of “Solstice” at Circus Juventas on Dec. 10, 2022. The circus school is remounting the show for a limited run during the 2025 holiday season. (Dan Norman / Circus Juventas)

This year’s holiday show at the Highland Park circus school is “Solstice,” which focuses on forest creatures’ quest to rescue Jack Frost and save winter; it’s a remount of the 2022 holiday show. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for kids/students/seniors/military.

Circus Juventas: 1270 Montreal Ave.; tickets at (651) 309-8106 or circusjuventas.org/holiday-show-2025

Dec. 6: Grand Meander

Find plenty of holiday entertainment during this wintry open house event along Grand Avenue. Highlights include: Trolley rides, sugar cookie decorating at Cooks of Crocus Hill, free caricatures at Red Balloon Bookshop (1 p.m.), the annual Golden Ladle Soup Tasting Contest at various spots along Grand (1 to 3 p.m.), happy hour with Winter Carnival Royalty at Red Rabbit (3 to 4 p.m.) and more.

Grand Meander: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Grand Avenue; find more info at grandave.com/events/grandmeander

Dec. 6: Union Depot tree lighting and movie night

The Christmas shines bright at Union Depot on Dec. 3, 2022, in St. Paul. (Ellie Roth / Pioneer Press)

It’s almost time for the massive holiday tree to be lit at Union Depot and the 2026 Winter Carnival buttons to be unveiled. Be there at 5 p.m. for the buttons, followed by a concert from the Mistletones at 5:30 p.m. The humongous tree will shine at 7 p.m., followed by a screening of the movie “Elf.”

Union Depot: 214 Fourth St. E., St. Paul; uniondepot.org/holiday

Dec. 6 and 7: Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival

The American Swedish Institute’s annual Scandinavian craft market showcases 60+ local artists, plus music and food, with extra family craft projects and games (plus a ticket deal) on Sunday. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, but you’ll need to buy a timed ticket online: $24 for adults and $12 for kids (or for ASI members, $19 for adults and $9 for kids). On Sunday, buy an adult ticket and get a youth ticket free. Your ticket also gets you into the museum itself, which is specially decorated for the holidays.

American Swedish Institute: 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis; 612-871-4907; asimn.org

Dec. 6–7: Christmas in Germany

The annual celebration of German holiday traditions returns to the Germanic American Institute this year, with seasonal gifts, storytime, crafts for adults and kids and a German model train exhibit. Plus, in the heated tent, find food, drinks and music. This year’s event is ticketed: $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged 4–17 and free for those 3 and under, but they still need their own ticket. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, but tickets are timed — choose entry between 10–noon, noon–2 or 2–4. Once in, stay as long as you’d like.

Germanic American Institute: 301 Summit Avenue; 651-222-7027; gaimn.org

Dec. 6–7; 13–14, 20–21: Santa’s Train Shop

The Minnesota Transportation Museum is celebrating trains this winter with caboose rides, crafts, a scavenger hunt, storytime and a Lego village. Timed tickets must be purchased online; $25 for adults 16+, $20 for ages 6–15, $10 for kids 3–5.

Minnesota Transportation Museum: 193 E. Pennsylvania Ave.; 651-228-0263; trainride.org/santas-train-shop

Dec. 12–14, 21–22: Celtic Holiday Hooley

It’s a Celtic variety show! Singers and musicians including Norah Rendell, Todd Menton and Dennis Curley; dancers including original Riverdance cast member Cormac O’Sé and the O’Shea Irish Dancers; and comedic sketches, too. Seven performances including matinees; online presale tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors ($5 more apiece at the door, pending availability), and the show is free for youth but tickets are still required.

Celtic Junction Arts Center Performance Hall: 836 Prior Ave., celticjunction.org/event/celtic-holiday-hooley-2025-1

Dec. 14: Santa’s Workshop

Part of the Sundays at Landmark series of cultural programming at the downtown (ahem) landmark, families can stop by for a photo with Santa, “time with festive animals” and gift-making. Free; 1 to 3 p.m.

Landmark Center: 75 W. Fifth St.; 651-292-3225; landmarkcenter.org/sundays-at-landmark

Jan. 16–25: Winter Skolstice Ice Festival

This year’s festival at the Minnesota Vikings’ HQ in Eagan is set to include 8,000 square feet of ice, including custom sculptures, two “striking installations” and an ice bar. Tickets are $13 per person.

Viking Lakes: 2645 Vikings Circle, Eagan; winterskolstice.com/ice-festival

All Season, Weather-Permitting: Ice Castles

Visitors gather around a fire to warm hands at Ice Castles in Minnesota at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)

Ice Castles, a traveling attraction that also pops up in Colorado, New Hampshire and Utah, has bounced around the metro in recent years but is headed for the second year to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Find ice sculptures, slides, mazes, tunnels and more. More info will be released closer to snowy season.

Ice Castles: Minnesota State Fairgrounds; icecastles.com/minnesota

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