October’s Hottest Sales & Freebies You Can’t Miss (3 Huge Sales This Month + Free Food!)
October sales are here, and we’ve rounded up what to buy in October!
We’re sharing the latest October sales! Download our convenient and FREE calendar printable to know what to buy in October before the best sales end!
Here’s a list of notable October sales and what you may want to shop for in October:
Target Circle Week brings thousands of holiday deals from October 6th through the 7th.
Target Circle Deal Days return October 6th through the 7th, with early access starting October 5th for Target Circle 360 members! 😱
This two-day event is packed with savings of up to 40% off popular Target brands, plus up to 65% off big names like Crocs, Dyson, HP, Dell, Vera Bradley, Barbie, and so much more.
Head over to our full post about Target Circle Week to learn more!
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are October 6th and 7th, which will rival Target’s sales.
Get ready to do some early holiday shopping! Amazon has officially announced the return of Amazon Prime Day – aka Amazon Big Deal Days starting October 6th and ending October 7th. As usual, Prime members will get exclusive access to BIG savings on electronics, toys, groceries, and more, with new deals dropping as often as every 5 minutes during select periods throughout the event.
Even better? Early deals are already LIVE, with limited-time savings of up to 40% off select 4-Star+ rated gift ideas, including toys, electronics, and Amazon devices.
Get ready for Amazon Prime Day and read all our tips and learn more over on our full post.
Hip Tip: Check out our Grubhub promo code where you can score $20 off $30+ orders before Prime Day!
Walmart is also hosting a sale that’s looking to trump Amazon’s Big Deal Days and Target Circle Week, starting October 5th.
Starting October 5th through October 11th, Walmart will be responding to Target’s and Amazon’s Prime Day deals with a fall savings event of its own! This year’s Walmart Deals will include deep discounts on electronics, home, fashion, toys, Halloween items, and more. Best of all, you’ll have even more days to shop!
Head over to our full post about Walmart Deals to see some of the hot deals you can score!
Kids can register for a free DIY project at both Home Depot & Lowe’s.
In addition to the huge sales in October, 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 October:
- The Home Depot: Register here for kids to make a Witch Candy Box on October 3rd.
- Lowe’s: Register here for kids to make a Firefighting Plane on October 18th.
Additionally, mark your calendars for a free Trick-or-Treat bag at Lowe’s on October 3rd.
Plus, on October 24th, Lowe’s is hosting an exclusive MrBeast Day event, and the first 100 MyLowe’s Rewards members (free to join) at each store will score TWO free exclusive MrBeast Swarms!
Hip Tip: Don’t miss the first-ever Home Depot Christmas bucket launch on October 1st!
October 3rd and 4th, Bank of America and Merrill customers can score free museum admission.
On October 3rd and 4th, Bank of America and Merrill cardholders will be able to score a FREE Museum Day during the Museums on Us weekend at over 225 participating locations nationwide! This offer includes art museums, children’s museums, history museums, botanical gardens, aquariums, zoos, and science centers!
Play McDonald’s Monopoly to win free food & other prizes starting October 6th.
McDonald’s Monopoly is officially coming back on October 6th with the classic peel-off game pieces, huge prizes, and FREE food up for grabs!
And you don’t have to wait until October 6th to get started! You can register for the game NOW in the McDonald’s App so you’re ready to start scanning game pieces as soon as they drop. It takes less than a minute!
This year’s prizes include $1 million cash, a 2027 Jeep Cherokee, free McDonald’s for a year, vacations, gift cards, FREE food, Rewards points, and more!
Get into any National Park FREE on October 27th for Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday.
All national parks that charge an entrance fee will offer FREE admission to everyone on October 27th! October is a beautiful time of year to be visiting any of the 400+ parks, so make plans to get outdoors!
Surprisingly, Halloween clearance is also a hot item to buy before the actual holiday.
It’s true, holiday items at retailers come earlier and earlier every year, which means they’re trying to clear their shelves earlier to make room for the next holiday. In fact, we’re already seeing plenty of early Halloween deals, so be sure to browse our Halloween deals page daily for the best deals as they’re happening. From candy to decor – you can be stocked up well in time for the holiday!
Keep these National Holidays in mind in October that often come with October sales and freebies:
On October 4th, rewards members can score a Cinnabon roll for just $1.
On October 4th from 1–4 PM, Cinnabon Rewards members (free to join) can get a Classic Cinnamon Roll for just $1 for National Cinnamon Roll Day (regularly $7.69)!
This offer is valid in-store only; there is a limit of one per person, and toppings/customizations are extra. Now’s the time to become a member if you’re not already!
National Taco Day is October 6th, and the deals will be something to taco ’bout.
National Taco Day is recognized on the first Tuesday of every October, so this year, it’ll be held on October 6th, 2026. Last year, many restaurants were shelling out deals for free tacos, so we expect this year to really be something to taco ’bout. 😉
Bookmark our National Taco Day post to see the deals & freebies for 2026 once they’re live!
Halloween is on October 31st, and you can score tons of freebies and deals on food!
That’s right! On Friday, October 31st, you can score loads of treats – no tricks here! Whether you’re venturing out in costume or staying home to hand out candy, we’ve got you covered with plenty of the best restaurant deals, specials, and freebies available. Last year, 25+ restaurants were serving up savings for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, so we don’t expect there to be a shortage this year either!
Bookmark our full round up of Halloween restaurant deals to see what 2026 deals you can score!
Don’t miss other notable free & cheap things in October 2026:
- October 9th-11th – FREE LEGO Build Event at select Barnes & Noble locations.
- October 10th – Kids can decorate a FREE Dalmatian fireman at the JCPenney Kids Zone.
- Saturdays/Sundays in October – Barnes & Noble will have a FREE storytime at select locations.
- Middle of October – We drop new FREE Roblox codes towards the middle of every month.
- Until October 31st – eligible U.S. college students can score 4 months of ChatGPT Plus for FREE, an $80 value!
- All Month Long – Don’t miss our Kids Eat Free post for all the deals & freebies kids can score every month, all month long!
Shop October’s seasonal produce for the best prices.
When you shop seasonally, you’re likely to get the best prices on produce. Especially if you’re shopping at your local farmer’s market. This time of year, farmers’ markets are bountiful as the year comes to an end, so don’t hesitate to scoop up your favorites!
Here’s a list of some seasonal produce to shop for in October:
Hip Tip: Learn how to get cheap produce year-round!
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