Best August Sales & Freebies: FREE Floats & Crafts, 70% Off Hair Products, & More!
August sales are here, and we’ve rounded up what to buy in August!
August has plenty of deals AND freebies to score! 🤩
We’re sharing the latest August sales, national holidays, and awesome freebies! Plus, you can download our convenient and FREE calendar printable to know what to buy or score for free in August!
National Holidays and other free things to do in August:
Score a FREE root beer float on August 6th at A&W.
On August 6th from 2 to 8 PM, swing by your local A&W to celebrate National Root Beer Float Day with a FREE small Root Beer Float! No coupon is needed; just stop in and enjoy.
Keep in mind that this offer is only available at participating locations, so it’s worth giving your local A&W a quick call before heading out.
Kids can register for a free DIY project at both Home Depot & Lowe’s.
The Home Depot and Lowe’s both host Free Kids Workshops every month. Pre-registration online is required.
Upcoming free kids’ events for June:
- The Home Depot: Kids will make a rocket game on August 1st – register here.
- Lowe’s: Kids will make a Paw Patrol Dino Island Volcano on August 15th – register here.
Beauty Brands Annual Liter Sale is still offering huge discounts on shampoo & conditioner, but it ends on August 9th.
Through August 9th, browse Beauty Brands online, where they are offering up to 70% off popular hair care brands, including Goldwell, LOMA, Paul Mitchell, CHI, & more during their Annual Liter Sale! This annual sale held every summer is the perfect time to stock up on luxury hair care products.
Shop the last of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale before prices go up on August 9th.
The annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on August 9th, 2026! This is an amazing sale to score up to 75% off hundreds of luxury brands. While many trendy items may already be sold out, there are still plenty of deals to grab, so don’t sleep on your faves!
Check out the best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale items we recommend for women, home, kids, baby, gifting, and beauty.
All month long, teachers can score a special discount at Target.
Through September 12th, Target is treating verified teachers to a one-time 20% off storewide Circle offer – both in-store and online! Target’s teacher discount will be available to a wide range of educators, including homeschoolers, K-12, daycare teachers, faculty, and more!
Even sweeter, verified teachers can also sign up for Target Circle 360 for just $49 (regularly $99)! This membership includes same-day delivery and more perks.
Score a 76¢ deals every Wednesday at Whataburger.
Whataburger is celebrating its 76th birthday on August 8th, and Rewards members can celebrate with a month of offers in the Whataburger App!
Throughout August, Rewards members will find a new 76¢ surprise in their app every Wednesday. Plus, you can score BOGO Whataburgers on Saturday, August 8th!
See the deals over on our Whataburger coupons post.
Visit a National Park for FREE on August 25th.
On August 25th, the National Park Service will be offering FREE entrance to U.S. National Parks in celebration of the 110th birthday of the National Park Service – no special park pass is needed!
This free entrance pass provides a great opportunity to visit a park that normally charges an entrance fee, like Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and more. There are over 400 National Parks in the United States, so check out the full list of participating sites!
Shop for school supplies during tax-free weekends.
Select states offer Sales Tax “Holiday” weekends during the summer, which allows shoppers to save money on their back-to-school shopping for clothing, footwear, school supplies, computers, and other items by not having to pay sales tax. While some states had their sales last month, many will be held in August.
Amazon, Walmart, Target, and many other large online retailers participate in Tax-Free Holidays too. That means that you can do your shopping from home without adding sales tax, too! 👏🏻
Don’t forget to download our best prices for school supplies printable!
Don’t miss other notable free & cheap things in August 2026:
- August 1st – Join the Five Below store event & personalize school supplies for free.
- August 1st – Catch all-new LEGO Pokémon & score a FREE Pokémon bag with purchase during the Target store event at select stores.
- August 8th – Kids can decorate a FREE back-to-school pencil pouch, notebook & markers at the JCPenney Kids Zone.
- Wednesdays & Saturdays in August – Barnes & Noble will have a FREE storytime at select locations with Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays.
- Middle of August – We drop new FREE Roblox codes towards the middle of every month.
- All Month Long – Teens, ages 14-19, can get a FREE Planet Fitness membership.
- All Month Long – Kids can bowl FREE all summer long through the Kids Bowl Free Program!
- 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 – Score free books, food, & more with multiple kids’ Summer Reading Programs.
Shop August’s seasonal produce to score the best prices.
When you shop seasonally, you’re likely to get the best prices on products – especially if you’re shopping at your local farmer’s market.
Here’s a list of some seasonal produce to shop for in August:
Hip Tip: We shared how to get cheap produce year-round!
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Shipping & Terms
Amazon
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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
Shipping is free on most $35 orders for My Lowe's Rewards members (free to join) otherwise choose free in-store pickup if available near you. Select delivery charges vary based on your location and the item purchased.
Nordstrom
Shipping is free on all orders.
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.
Walmart
Walmart+ members score free shipping with no minimum on most orders! Otherwise, you can snag free shipping on any eligible $35+ order. Or pay $6.99 for shipping on orders under $35.
Yankee Candle
Shipping is free on orders $75 or more; otherwise, shipping is $6.99.
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