September 2026 Sales & Freebies Guide (FREE Bundlet Cakes, Coffee, Custom Totes & More!)

We’ve rounded up what to buy in September!

We’re sharing the best September 2026 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 17th. 

Starting August 28th through September 17th, you’ll be able to shop ULTA’s 21+ Days of Beauty Event and score 250 daily and weekly beauty steals! During this sale, you can score 50% off top brands in makeup, skin care, body care, wellness, and more!

Even better, Sephora and Sephora at Kohl’s may 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 7th, and it’ll be a great time to save money on appliances, grills, patio furniture, mattresses, and more. In fact, the Wayfair Labor Day Sale and Home Depot Labor Day Sale have already begun!

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 2nd, 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.

On September 5th & 6th, 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. 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.

Get a free custom tote at Tractor Supply Co. on September 12th. 

On Saturday, September 12th, from 10 AM – 2 PM, participating Tractor Supply Co. stores nationwide are hosting their annual Farmers Market & Community Event!

Here is what you can look forward to:

• FREE Custom Market Tote Bag – The first 20 customers at participating stores score a free tote bag designed through an FFA student competition!
• Shop Local – Browse fresh produce, delicious baked treats, handmade crafts, and more from local vendors and artisans.

Get into any National Park FREE on September 26th for National Public Lands Day. 

All national parks that charge an entrance fee will offer FREE admission to everyone on September 26th! 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.

Score beauty freebies at Target on September 26th in honor of the new launches of Target Beauty Studios. 

On September 26th from 12 PM–4 PM local time, Target is hosting an in-store celebration, and you’ll want to arrive early! The first 100 guests at most Target stores will score an exclusive $20 off $50 purchase Circle offer that can be used to shop Target Beauty Studio both in stores and online. Plus, at select Target stores, the first 100 guests will also snag a FREE curated beauty sample box, plus there may be additional giveaways happening throughout the event!

Kids can score a FREE kids meal at Moe’s until September 30th. 

Through September 30th, head to Moe’s Southwest Grill where Rewards members can score a FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entree!

To redeem online or in the app, you’ll need a Moe Rewards account and must apply the reward at checkout. The reward will be available every Saturday and expires the following Friday.

Find out more about how to redeem this freebie over on our Moe’s coupons post.

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.

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 few summer reading programs that still offer deals and freebies throughout September and even up until the end of the year! Head over to our summer reading programs post to learn more about each one and learn what they’ll earn.

These September National Holidays often feature sales & freebies:

Get a free bundt cake on September 15th at Nothing Bundt Cakes. 

Set a reminder for Tuesday, September 15th! Nothing Bundt Cakes is declaring it National Bring the Joy Day, and the first 300 guests at EVERY location will score a FREE Confetti Bundtlet! No purchase necessary! *Limit of one per person.

Plus, through October 4th, they will also be giving away 10 million bites of cake through in-bakery sampling, fundraising efforts, community events, and surprise-and-delight experiences!

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 and fast-food burger joints, like Burger Fi, McDonald’s, Burger King, and more. Plus, Dairy Queen even gave away FREE burgers with $1+ purchases! 🤩

Bookmark our National Cheeseburger Day post to get the best deals for 2026 once they’re live!

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!

Bookmark our National Coffee Day post to get the best deals for 2026 once they’re live!

Don’t miss other notable free & cheap things in September 2026:

Shop September’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 September:

Head back to today’s hottest deals! 🔥