September 2025 Sales & Freebies Guide | From Olive Garden Pasta to 85¢ Blizzards
We’ve rounded up what to buy in September!
We’re sharing the best September 2025 sales and freebies! Plus, we have a convenient and FREE calendar printable you can download, so you know what to buy in September before the best sales end.
Here’s a list of notable September sales, freebies, & deals:
Shop the ULTA 21 Days of Beauty sale all month until September 18th.
From August 29th to September 18th, you can shop Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale, where you’ll find OVER 250 Daily and Weekly Beauty Steals on brands like Bare Minerals, IT Cosmetics, Elemis, Philosophy, and more!
Plus, Target, Sephora, and Sephora at Kohl’s may even match some of ULTA’s prices during the 21 Days of Beauty sale.
Head to our Ulta 21 Days of Beauty sale post to preview the brands on sale!
Labor Day is a great time to score deals on so many items – and they’ve already started!
This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 1st. While we’re sad to see summer come to an end, Labor Day weekend is always a fun way to welcome fall. It means having one last summer cookout and saving money on appliances, grills, patio furniture, mattresses, and more.
Better yet, select retailers have already started their Labor Day sales! The Home Depot Labor Day sale is offering $2 mums, BOGO air filters, and more. Plus, game day apparel and NCAA hoodies starting under $14 and much more!
Shop all the Labor Day sales now!
Score Wendy’s Halloween Books for $1 – they have FREE Jr. Frosty coupons!
Coming soon, the popular Wendy’s Halloween Coupon Books will be available to purchase at participating restaurants, in the Wendy’s app, and online while supplies last! Last year, they launched on September 4th, so we anticipate them launching very soon!
Last year, each booklet contained FIVE Free Jr. Frosty coupons and a coupon for a $1.99 Wendy’s Kids’ Meal with purchase, so we hope to see similar coupons this year. The books sometimes sell out, so if you’re interested, be sure to grab one as soon as you see it.
Kids can register for a free DIY project at both Home Depot & Lowe’s.
In addition to the huge sales in September, both The Home Depot and Lowe’s host Free Kids Workshops every month! To participate in these fun and free events, you will need to register online, as spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Here are the upcoming FREE kids workshops for September:
- The Home Depot: Register here for kids to make a Crop Duster on September 6th.
- Lowe’s: Register here for kids to make a Football Spirit Board on September 20th.
On September 6th & 7th, Bank of America and Merrill customers can score free museum admission.
Bank of America and Merrill customers score FREE Museum Days at over 225 participating locations nationwide! This offer includes art museums, children’s museums, history museums, botanical gardens, aquariums, zoos, and science centers!
These free museum days are offered on both days of the first full weekend of every month, so be sure to mark your calendar for September 6th & 7th, and take advantage of this monthly freebie! Present your active Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private credit or debit card along with your photo ID at any participating institution for FREE general admission.
Score an 85¢ Blizzard at Dairy Queen starting September 8th.
From September 8th through September 21st, DQ Rewards members (free to join) can score a small Blizzard for just 85¢ with any purchase of $1 in the DQ Mobile App. Even better, their Fall Treat Collection drops August 29th, making it a super sweet time to score this deal!
Score a free t-shirt when you donate blood to the American Red Cross until September 21st.
Between August 29th and September 21st, donate blood to the American Red Cross and receive a FREE exclusive Red Cross X Peanuts mystery bag with one of four special shirts! Donors won’t know which adorable design they get until they open the bag! Find more details here.
To make an appointment, visit the American Red Cross website to schedule a time and learn how to prep for your donation!
Get into any National Park FREE on September 27th for National Public Lands Day.
All national parks that charge an entrance fee will offer FREE admission to everyone on September 27th! Since 1994, this annual event has been the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort, so it’s also a popular day to volunteer if you’re looking to do some community service.
College students can score a coupon for 20% off their Target purchase, good until September 27th.
Through September 27th, Target is offering college students a one-time 20% off Target Circle bonus, valid on one qualifying storewide purchase. The Target student discount can be stacked with sales and other Circle offers to save even more!
You must have a Target Circle account (free to join) to score this exclusive discount. Just create or sign into your Target account, join Target Circle if you haven’t already, and upload a valid student ID, class schedule, or tuition receipt.
Not a college student? You can still score plenty of deals! Retailers are already prepping their shelves for fall and Halloween, so now’s the best time to shop for deals and clearance to stock up on school supplies.
Take advantage of the last of the summer reading programs and score freebies.
If you’re looking for more kids’ freebies and you’re hoping to keep your kiddos reading regularly, take advantage of the many summer reading programs that offer deals and freebies throughout September and even up until the end of the year.
Chuck E. Cheese and Scholastic are just a couple of popular programs that kids can still be eligible for in September. Head over to our summer reading programs post to learn more about each one and learn what they’ll earn.
September could be your best time to buy a plane ticket or book a last-minute beach vacation.
Airlines tend to drop their prices with the hopes of increasing sales now that summer vacation months are over. If you want to satisfy your wanderlust AND save some money, look for airfare deals in September that you could redeem for a last-minute trip or book for a few months out. If heading to a nearby beach is an option, prices tend to drop significantly now that school is back in session and hosts are looking to keep their occupancy up.
Bookmark our travel sales & deals page for the latest and greatest offers!
Hip Tip: We also recommend our insider tips for the best time to book a flight year-round.
Shop September’s seasonal produce to score the best prices during your market trips.
When you shop seasonally, you’re likely to get the best prices on produce if you’re unsure what to buy in September. Especially if you’re shopping at your local farmer’s market. This time of year, farmers’ markets are in full swing, so be sure to scoop up your favorites!
Here’s a list of some seasonal produce to shop for in September:
- Apples
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Brussel Sprouts
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Dates
- Eggplant
- Figs
- Garlic
- Grapes
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Melons
- Onions
- Pears
- Pomegranate
- Potatoes
- Raspberries
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Winter Squash
HIP TIP: Learn how to get cheap produce year-round with our easy tips!
These September National Holidays often feature sales & freebies:
National Cheeseburger Day is on September 18th every year, and there are always many juicy deals.
Many restaurants will be offering tasty deals in honor of National Cheeseburger Day on September 18th!
Last year, we saw many deals at restaurants, fast food burger joints, like Burger Fi, McDonald’s, Burger King, and more. Plus, Dairy Queen even gave away FREE burgers with $1+ purchases! 🤩 If you want to score the best freebies in 2025, be sure to bookmark our post and keep checking back.
There are “a latte” of coffee deals to score for National Coffee Day on September 29th.
National Coffee Day is Monday, September 29th! Last year, we shared numerous places that were giving away completely free cups of coffee. If history repeats itself, expect deals from popular places like Krispy Kreme, Peet’s, Circle K, and many more! Be sure to bookmark our post for all the best 2025 deals.
Don’t miss other notable free & cheap things in September 2025:
- September 13th – Kids can decorate a FREE football tic-tac-toe board at the JCPenney Kids Zone.
- Saturdays in September – Barnes & Noble will have a FREE storytime at select locations.
- Middle of September – We drop new FREE Roblox codes towards the middle of every month.
- All Month Long – Don’t miss our Kids Eat Free post for all the deals & freebies kids can score every month, all month long!
- All Month Long – New customers (and returning after 12 months of cancellation) can score Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN Unlimited for under $30!
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Shipping & Terms
Home Depot
2-Day Shipping is FREE on most orders over $45. Or, you may be able to opt for free in-store pickup, where available.
Lowe's
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Target
Shipping is free on orders of $35 or more. You may also be able to opt for free in-store pickup if items are in stock and available near you.
If you're a Target Circle Card holder, you'll get an additional 5% off your order plus free shipping on any size order! However, exclusions do apply and orders for RedCard holders may require the $35+ shipping threshold.
Ulta
Shipping is free on orders over $35 or starts at $5.95. Or, opt for free in-store or curbside pickup.
I scored great deals on kcups through Staples and Keurig on Sept 29 last year
Thanks for sharing where you were able to score the discounts previously! ❤️🤩