October’s Hottest Sales & Freebies You Can’t Miss (Plus, Grab Our FREE Calendar!)
October sales are here, and we’ve rounded up what to buy in October!
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Here’s a list of notable October sales and what you may want to shop in October:
Target Circle Week brings thousands of holiday deals from October 6th through the 12th.
The yearly Target Circle Week sale makes holiday shopping easy with thousands of deals! Deals start on October 6th and run through October 12th. Even better, this year’s sale is said to have the largest holiday assortment ever amongst thousands of other items on sale! 🤩
Last year we saw plenty of gifts under $25, stocking stuffers starting at just $1, seasonal food and beverage items from just $2, and much more!
Head over to our full post about Target Circle Week to learn more and see what deals we recommend grabbing!
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is October 8th and 9th 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 8th and ending October 9th. 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.
Plus, Prime members can score Prime Big Deal Days savings NOW on popular brands and build their Prime Big Deal Days gift list!
Get ready for Amazon Prime Day and read all our tips and learn more over on our full post.
Walmart is also hosting a sale that’s looking to trump Amazon’s Big Deal Days and Target Circle Week.
The Walmart Holiday Deals sale is also scheduled to start on October 8th which is the same day as Amazon Prime Days, and will run through October 13th – one day more than Target’s big sale.
Walmart+ members will score early access to shop starting at 12 AM ET! Everyone else will then have access to shop the event at 12 PM ET on October 8th. The sales will continue for everyone through October 13th in stores and online while supplies last!
Head over to our full post about Walmart Holiday Deals to see some of the hot deals you can score!
Best Buy is hosting a month-long sale with an epic 48-hour flash sale.
To really make things interesting this year, Best Buy will also be hosting one of their biggest sales centered around holiday shopping and they’re calling it the “countdown to the holiday season”.
Their sale kicks off September 27th and will end October 25th. Even sweeter, they’re intertwining their iconic 48-hour flash sales that fall on the same dates as Amazon’s sales on October 8th and 9th. We see what you did there, Best Buy. 😏 That said, if you have any electronics on your holiday shopping list, you may want to check out the deals happening at Best Buy before buying.
Be sure to browse our Best Buy page for all the best deals (already happening now)!
Kids can make a FREE fire rescue truck on October 5th at The Home Depot.
The Home Depot Kids Workshops are offered on the first Saturday of every month, and they have fun crafts and activities for your kiddos! On October 5th at 9 AM, kids can build their own Fire Rescue Truck. It’s the perfect craft for kiddos who love cars and trucks!
To get in on this fun free event, you will want to register online. Spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Just scroll down to the “In-Store Kids Workshops” and click “Sign-Up” to see if they have spots available and to register.
You and your kiddo can also head into Lowe’s on October 12th to make a free fire dog bank.
Lowe’s FREE Kids Workshops offers a free monthly DIY project for your kiddos. It’s a different day than the free Home Depot kids workshop, so you could easily participate in both!
Register online for the October Lowe’s Kids Workshop while spots are available up until the day before the next free workshop. This month’s event will take place on October 12th from 10 AM to 1 PM. Mini-builders will love creating this firehouse bank while learning about fire safety and the role of firefighters in our communities.
Shop possible hot sales on Columbus Day this Monday, October 14th.
Columbus Day often means many retailers will be hosting sales of their own. While we won’t have the hottest deals rounded up until closer to the date, we suggest keeping this date bookmarked on your calendar if you have some big-ticket items you’d like to snag soon. That is if you haven’t already gotten your fill of deals from Walmart, Target, and Amazon’s big sales. 😉
October is one of the best times to buy a plane ticket for your next trip.
Airlines tend to drop their prices to increase sales now that the summer vacation months are over (and it may be your last month before holiday travel plans begin to kick off). Buy your airfare in October or plan a local trip with hotel discounts if you want to take advantage of off-peak rates and less crowded attractions.
Bookmark our travel deals page for the latest and best travel sales & deals.
Shop the very last summer clearance finds at all your favorite retailers.
Another thing to look out for this month is any remaining summer clearance items! Come October, shelves will be fully stocked with all the latest fall AND winter trends so summer items will be at their rock-bottom prices. Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, you won’t want to pass up something you know you’ll need for next year unless you want to risk paying full price.
Check out the latest men’s, women’s, teens, and kids deals now!
Save big on grills in October if you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy this high-ticket item.
Grillmasters everywhere will be taking their kitchen skills inside as the weather cools off which means prices on grills are going to dip. If you’ve been looking to grab a new grill for your backyard oasis now’s the time. Plus, it would make a GREAT gift come the holidays, too. We recommend also keeping your eyes peeled on Columbus Day (October 14th) for possible sales.
Check out the latest deals on grills on Hip2Save.com.
Hip Tip: Our team LOVES the affordable Blackstone Grills and it’s something every owner has been raving about since they bought theirs.
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. Last year, there were plenty of early Halloween clearance deals towards the second half of October. With searches around Christmas already up over 400% this year, we expect to see Halloween deals starting any day so be sure to browse our Halloween deals page daily for the best deals as they’re happening.
Hip Tip: Have you seen these $5 Walmart Halloween costumes?
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, farmer’s 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:
- Apples
- Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Butternut squash
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Chard
- Citrus fruits
- Corn
- Cranberries
- Ginger
- Horseradish
- Kale
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Onion
- Parsnips
- Pears
- Peas
- Pomegranate
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet potato
- Turnips
- White cabbage
HIP TIP: Here are 11 simple and totally doable ways you can score cheap produce year-round!
Keep these National Holidays in mind in October that often come with October sales and freebies:
National Taco Day is October 1st and the deals will be something to taco ’bout.
Taco Tuesday anyone? Historically, National Taco Day fell on October 4th every year. However, it was recently announced by National Day Calendar that National Taco Day shall be recognized on the first Tuesday of every October. Makes sense to us!
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 get the latest news, deals, and freebies for 2024!
October 17th is National Pasta Day and could come with deals too.
National Pasta Day is certainly an exciting day to look forward to if this is one of your favorite foods! We won’t have these savory deals rounded up until closer to the date and this year, it’s new to us so keep your eyes peeled for future announcements! We’ll be looking for deals on pasta at our favorite restaurants, fast food chains, and even possible deals in grocery stores.
In the meantime, check out these pasta-related deals & recipes we just dished up for ya!
Hip Tip: October is also National Seafood Month, which means it’s the best time to buy shrimp, crab, salmon, clams, oysters, and tuna. 🦞🐟 Be on the lookout at your local grocery stores or farmer’s markets for the best deals on seafood to pair with your pasta.
Halloween is October 31st and you can score tons of freebies and deals on food!
That’s right, on Thursday, 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. In fact, 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 2024 deals you can score!
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