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We’ve rounded up what to buy in September!
We’re sharing the best September 2024 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:
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 2nd. While we’re sad to see summer come to an end, Labor Day weekend is always a fun way to welcome fall. It means having one last summer cookout and saving money on appliances, grills, patio furniture, mattresses, and more.
Better yet, select retailers have already started their Labor Day sales – start shopping them online now!
And keep an eye out for even more sales, as last year we also saw BOGO-free toys, deals on The North Face, 70% off Six Flags, and so much more.
Score Wendy’s Halloween Books for $1 – they have FIVE FREE Jr. Frosty coupons!
Starting September 4th, 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.
Each booklet contains FIVE Free Jr. Frosty coupons redeemable through December 31st. These books sometimes sell out, so if you’re interested, be sure to grab one as soon as you see it.
ONE Jr. Frosty sells for around $1.99, so it’s a great deal! 🙌 Plus, Wendy’s will donate 90¢ of each $1 coupon book sold to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
Kids can make a FREE field goal game on September 7th 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 September 7th at 9AM, kids can build their own Field Goal Game. It’s the perfect craft for football lovers to gear up for the season ahead!
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.
On September 7th & 8th, 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 for September 7th & 8th, and take advantage of this monthly freebie! 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.
Reserve your FREE Lowe’s fall flowers now & pick them up on September 13th or 14th.
While supplies last, dash over to Lowes.com where MyLowe’s Rewards Members (free to join), can reserve their FREE member gift – fall flowers! Reserve your flowers now, then pick them up on September 13th or 14th.
You and your kiddo can also head into Lowe’s on September 21st to make a free harvest hayride.
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 for the September 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 September 21st at 10 AM.
Get into any National Park FREE on September 28th for National Public Lands Day.
All national parks that charge an entrance fee will offer FREE admission to everyone on September 28th! 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.
College students can score a coupon for 20% off their Target purchase.
Through September 28th, Target is offering college students a one-time 20% off Target Circle bonus, valid on one qualifying storewide purchase. The Target student discount can be stacked with sales and other Circle offers to save even more!
You must have a Target Circle account (free to join) to score this exclusive discount. Just create or sign into your Target account, join Target Circle if you haven’t already, and upload a valid student ID, class schedule, or tuition receipt.
Not a college student? You can still score plenty of deals! Retailers are already prepping their shelves for fall and Halloween, so now’s the best time to shop deals and clearance to stock up on school supplies.
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 many summer reading programs that offer deals and freebies throughout September.
Chuck E. Cheese, Kellogg’s, and Scholastic’s are just a few that kids can still be eligible for in September. Head over to our summer reading programs post to learn more about each one and learn what they’ll earn.
September could be your best time to buy a plane ticket.
Airlines tend to drop their prices with the hopes of increasing sales now that summer vacation months are over. If you want to satisfy your wanderlust AND save some money, look for airfare deals in September that you could redeem for a last-minute trip or book for a few months out.
Bookmark our travel sales & deals page for the latest and greatest offers!
Hip Tip: We also recommend our insider tips for the best time to book a flight year-round.
Shop summer clearance finds at all your favorite retailers.
Another thing to shop for this month is closeout prices on summer apparel! This is the time of year when retailers are stocking their racks and shelves with the latest fall trends, so summer items will be at their cheapest. Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, you’ll see many retailers lowering prices to make room for fall – especially once Labor Day is over.
Don’t hold out for better summer deals – by now, discounts are about as good as they’ll get until it’s gone for the year. Check with your favorite retailers by heading to their site and searching under sale items.
Hip Tip: Be sure to shop LTK with us! Collin posts affordable wardrobe finds year-round over on our LTK feed.
Save big this month on grills, lawnmowers, and outdoor patio furniture.
Along with summer clothing deals, you can also find great deals on other summer essentials like grills, lawnmowers, and outdoor patio furniture. Since many people buy these items in the spring or summer, retailers will be enticing you to keep their sales up with some of the best prices of the year.
Plus, since the prime time to be outdoors is nearing an end, you can expect to see deals on bikes at shops like Dick’s Sporting Goods, REI, and more. Don’t forget to stop into your local bike stores to see what deals they’re spinning out on bicycles and accessories.
Shop September’s seasonal produce to score the best prices during your market trips.
When you shop seasonally, you’re likely to get the best prices on produce if you’re unsure what to buy in September. Especially if you’re shopping at your local farmer’s market. This time of year, farmer’s markets are in full swing, so be sure to scoop up your favorites!
Here’s a list of some seasonal produce to shop for in September:
- Apples
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Brussel Sprouts
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Dates
- Eggplant
- Figs
- Garlic
- Grapes
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Melons
- Onions
- Pears
- Pomegranate
- Potatoes
- Raspberries
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Winter Squash
HIP TIP: Learn how to get cheap produce year-round with our easy tips!
Keep these September National Holidays in mind that often come with sales & freebies:
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 fast food burger joints, like Burger Fi, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, and more. Plus, Dairy Queen even gave away FREE burgers! 🤩 Be sure to check out our National Cheeseburger Day post for the best offers in 2024.
There’s a latte coffee deals to score for National Coffee Day on September 29th.
National Coffee Day is Sunday, 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 Duck Donuts, Krispy Kreme, Peet’s, and many more! Bookmark our National Coffee Day post so you’ll be able to grab the best deals once they’re live.
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