Top August Sales & Deals for 2024 (+ Tons of Free Activities for the Kids!)

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!

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National Holidays and other free things to do in August:

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Register to do a free DIY project with your child at The Home Depot on August 3rd.

The Home Depot Kids Workshops are offered on the first Saturday of every month, and they have fun crafts and activities for your kiddos! The next workshop will take place on August 3rd from 9 AM to 12 PM local where kids can build their own treasure chest!

You will want to register online to get in on this fun event. Spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis so make sure to get ahead of the game. Just scroll down to the “In-Store Kids Workshops” and click “Sign-Up” to register at your local store to see if they still have spots available.

Bookmark our post about The Home Depot Kids Workshops and never miss a future project!

Visit a National Park for FREE on August 4th.

On August 4th, the National Park Service will be offering FREE entrance to U.S. National Parks in celebration of the Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act – 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 and you can check out the full list of participating sites here.

Read more about the FREE National Park Day!

August 10th is National Lazy Day which means you should take the opportunity to relax this month. 

We typically have a handful of national holidays and major sales to share each month, but what we discovered is that August is pretty quiet!

With semi-annual sales and other large retailer sales like Amazon Prime Day behind us, we believe August is a month to relax and enjoy the last days of summer. That said, we’re thankful August 10th is National Lazy Day so we have a special day to take a breather! While we’re sure you’ll do some shopping this month, don’t forget to relax and enjoy the quiet when you can.

On August 17th, Lowe’s will be offering their FREE monthly kids workshop.

If The Home Depot freebie wasn’t enough to fill your cup, Lowe’s FREE Build & Grow Kids Workshops offer free DIY craft kits for your kids each month, too! It’s the perfect opportunity to try a new skill and spend a little screen-free, quality time!

While spots are available, you can register for the August Lowe’s Kids Workshop. This event will take place on August 17th, from 10 AM – 1 PM local time, kids will be able to build a fun mini treehouse! This is an entertaining and budget-friendly way to get out of the house on a weekend – and your kiddo will love learning to build their very own toy!

Bookmark our post about the Lowe’s Kids Workshops to see what future projects are in store!

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Teens can work out at Planet Fitness for FREE until August 31st. 

Planet Fitness has brought back its popular Planet Fitness Summer Pass program for 2024! In case you missed it, Planet Fitness allows high schoolers (ages 14 – 19) to work out for free at any of its 2,400+ locations all summer long. It ends on August 31st, so be sure to use the gym time while you can.

High schoolers can visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to register for the program. Teens under 18 must register with a parent or guardian either online or in the club.

Head to our Planet Fitness membership post to find out more about this perk.

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Join the Kids Bowl Free Program for another way to beat the heat.

Kids can bowl FREE all summer long through the Kids Bowl Free Program! With the average game costing between $3.25 and $5 and the fact that kids can play up to 2 free games per day, this works out to at least a $400 value per kid. Awesome!

More than 1,500 bowling centers in the US and Canada offer Kids Bowl Free. Note that the age limit for the Kids Bowl Free program is set by participating bowling centers and may vary. To register your kids, head to the Kids Bowl Free website and select a bowling center near you. Each child will snag coupons for two free bowling games daily throughout the entire summer!

Read more about this program on our full Kids Bowl Free review!

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And check out these notable August sales and deals:

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Pay as little as $1 per ticket for a movie before summer’s over. 

Regal Cinemas: The annual Regal Summer Movie Express 2024 event which ends August 7th, 2024 offers $1 tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 AM, That means August 7th will be your last day this month to score such a great deal! Availability varies by location so visit Regal’s website to find a showtime near you! Head to our Regal Summer Movie Express post to learn more.

Cinemark: Select weekday mornings (typically Mondays through Thursdays) between June 10th and August 15th, participating Cinemark theatres will show summer movies for kids with tickets priced at just $1.75 each! Select theaters will offer multiple showtimes throughout the week, so check your local theatre for their Summer Movie Clubhouse schedule! Head to our Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse post to learn more. 

AMC Theatres Through August 14th, AMC Theatres nationwide will be offering family-friendly animated movies, and tickets will cost just $3 on Mondays and Wednesdays! Head to our full AMC Summer Movies post to find out more and see what the next scheduled movies are!

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Beauty Brands Annual Liter Sale offers huge discounts on shampoo & conditioner and it ends on August 4th.

There’s no reason not to participate in the Beauty Brands Liter Sale if you need to stock up on shampoo and conditioner. Right now you can score up to 70% off hair care and beauty products on brands like Kenra, Joico, Hempz, and many more! Don’t miss your opportunity to score your favorite brands!

Check out our Beauty Brands Annual Liter Sale post for the deals we’re loving right now!

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Shop the last of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale before prices go up on August 5th. 

The annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on August 4th, 2024! 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!

Head over to our Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post to learn more or check out the best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale items we recommend.

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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.

Find out when your state is having a tax free weekend and don’t forget to download our best prices for school supplies printable!

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! 👏🏻

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Grab deep discounts on summer essentials before they’re gone.

With the hot season coming to a close, summer items will be majorly discounted and are the perfect items if you’re still wondering what to buy in August. Expect to see rock-bottom prices on summer essentials such as sunscreen, insect repellent, gardening supplies, pool toys, and more. Check your favorite retailers and browse online for the best August sales on your must-have summer items before they’re gone until next year!

Shop the latest deals on clothing now!

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Looking for what to buy during your market trips? Shop August’s seasonal produce to score the best prices.

When you shop seasonally, you’ll likely get the best prices on produce especially if you’re shopping at your local farmer’s market. This time of year, farmer’s markets are in full swing so don’t hesitate to scoop up your favorites! Learn how to keep strawberries fresh!

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We’re also sharing the best time to buy EVERYTHING year-round!