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October is PACKED with deals, freebies, kids events and early holiday sales! We’ll continue adding more throughout the month as new offers are announced, so make sure to check back for updates.
Offers may vary by location. While supplies last. Check with participating locations for full details.
October 1
Buffalo Wild Wings — BOGO FREE Boneless Wings
Buy one order of boneless wings and get one FREE on Thursdays at participating locations.
October 2
Cinnabon — $1 Small Beverage 🥤
Cinnabon Rewards members can get a $1 small beverage with the purchase of any baked good October 2–3 at participating bakeries. Eligible drinks include hot coffee, hot cocoa, lemonade, sparkling lemonade, cold brew, soda and Swirled Soda.
October 3
Home Depot — FREE Kids Workshop
Kids can build a Witch Candy Box during the FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop from 9 AM–12 PM. Registration is recommended.
Bank of America Museums on Us — FREE Admission
Eligible Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission at participating museums during the first full weekend of the month. The October dates are October 3–4.
October 4
Bank of America Museums on Us
Second day of the October Museums on Us weekend.
MOD Pizza — Kids Eat FREE Sunday
Kids eat FREE on Sundays with a qualifying adult purchase at participating locations.
National Cinnamon Roll Day 🌀
Cinnabon Rewards members can get a Classic Roll for just $1 on October 4 at participating bakeries! In-bakery only.
October 5
Walmart Deals Event BEGINS! 🛒
Walmart’s big fall Deals Event runs October 5–11, with discounts of up to 50% across electronics, home, kitchen, toys, beauty and more. A Walmart+ membership is not required to shop the sale.
Target Circle Deal Days Early Access
Target Circle members get early access to select offers before the main sale begins.
October 6
🔥 BIG DEAL DAY!
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days BEGINS
Amazon’s fall Prime event runs October 6–7, beginning at 12:01 AM PDT October 6, with 48 hours of deals across more than 35 categories.
Target Circle Deal Days BEGINS
Target Circle members can save up to 40% on thousands of items, including toys, clothing, home, beauty and tech.
Walmart Deals Event continues
Kohl’s Fall Sale BEGINS
National Taco Day 🌮
Moe’s Southwest Grill — $2 Tacos
Moe Rewards members can get $2 single tacos October 6–11 at participating locations, limit 3 per person.
October 7
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days — FINAL DAY
Target Circle Deal Days — FINAL DAY
Walmart Deals Event continues
Kohl’s Fall Sale continues
Smashburger — Kids Eat FREE Wednesday
Kids eat FREE on Wednesdays with a qualifying adult meal at participating locations.
October 8
Buffalo Wild Wings — BOGO FREE Boneless Wings
Kohl’s Fall Sale continues
October 9
Barnes & Noble — FREE LEGO Halloween Build 🎃
Participating Barnes & Noble stores are hosting a FREE LEGO Halloween mini build event October 9–11. Dates, times and availability vary by store, and space is limited. Check your local store for details and reservations.
Walmart Deals Event continues
October 10
JCPenney — FREE Kids Zone Craft
Kids can make a Dalmatian Fireman craft beginning at 11 AM. Registration isn’t required, and parents attending with their child can also receive a JCPenney coupon.
Barnes & Noble FREE LEGO Halloween Build continues
October 11
Walmart Deals Event — FINAL DAY 🛒
Barnes & Noble FREE LEGO Halloween Build — FINAL DAY
MOD Pizza — Kids Eat FREE Sunday
National Sausage Pizza Day 🍕
October 12
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sales
Watch for holiday-weekend deals on furniture, mattresses, appliances, home items, clothing & electronics.
October 13
Fall & Halloween Markdown Watch 🎃
Start watching for increasing discounts on Halloween décor, costumes, candy and seasonal merchandise.
October 14
National Dessert Day 🧁
Watch restaurants, bakeries and dessert chains for special promotions.
Smashburger — Kids Eat FREE Wednesday
October 15
Buffalo Wild Wings — BOGO FREE Boneless Wings
October 16
Boss’s Day
Watch for gift, food and delivery promotions.
October 17
Lowe’s — FREE Kids Workshop ✈️
Kids ages 4–11 can build a Firefighting Plane during Lowe’s October workshop. Sessions are offered between 10 AM–1 PM, and registration is required.
Michaels — FREE Kids Event
There is also a confirmed Michaels kids event on October 17 from 10 AM–12 PM, with crafts and games and supplies provided.
October 18
MOD Pizza — Kids Eat FREE Sunday
Early Holiday Deal Watch 🎄
Holiday merchandise and gift promotions should continue ramping up.
October 19
Best Buy Techtober
Watch for electronics, tech and early holiday gift deals throughout October.
October 20
Early Holiday Deal Watch
Keep an eye on beauty, home, toys, tech and gift promotions.
October 21
Smashburger — Kids Eat FREE Wednesday
Early Black Friday Watch 👀
Retailers will increasingly begin announcing holiday and early Black Friday promotions.
October 22
Buffalo Wild Wings — BOGO FREE Boneless Wings
October 23
Halloween Weekend Deal Watch 🎃
Watch for Halloween candy, costumes, restaurant offers and party promotions.
October 24
Michaels — FREE Halloween Craft
Michaels has a FREE Chenille Stem Ghost or Spider event scheduled from 10 AM–12 PM at participating stores.
October 25
MOD Pizza — Kids Eat FREE Sunday
Best Buy Techtober
Continue watching for electronics and holiday gift deals.
October 26
Halloween Week Begins! 👻
This is when I’d start checking DAILY for restaurant freebies, kids-eat-free offers, app-exclusive offers, costume deals, candy sales, Halloween entertainment deals & more! 🎃
Pottery Barn — FREE Kids Halloween Craft
Kids can participate in a FREE Halloween craft beginning at 10 AM. Reservations are required and availability varies by store.
October 27
Last-Minute Halloween Deals
Watch candy, costumes, décor and party supplies for additional markdowns.
October 28
Smashburger — Kids Eat FREE Wednesday
Dunkin’ — 3X Points on Bulk MUNCHKINS
Dunkin’ Rewards members can earn 3X points on qualifying bulk MUNCHKINS purchases October 28–31.
National First Responders Day 🚒🚑
Watch for restaurants and businesses offering special discounts or freebies to first responders.
October 29
Buffalo Wild Wings — BOGO FREE Boneless Wings
Dunkin’ 3X MUNCHKINS Points continues
October 30
Dunkin’ Halloween MUNCHKINS Bucket 🎃
The seasonal Halloween MUNCHKINS Bucket is available while supplies last.
Dunkin’ 3X MUNCHKINS Points continues
October 31 — HALLOWEEN! 🎃👻
Chipotle Boorito RETURNS
Chipotle’s annual Halloween Boorito promotion returns October 31. Full promotional details should be checked once announced.
Dunkin’ 3X MUNCHKINS Points — FINAL DAY
Halloween Freebies & Deals
Halloween is typically a HUGE day for restaurant promotions, kids-eat-free offers, costume deals and freebies. I’ll add those as companies officially announce their 2026 offers.
⭐ Ongoing October Deals
Subway — $3.99 6″ Deli Faves
Available at participating restaurants.
Denny’s — Kids Eat FREE
Kids can eat FREE every day from 4–10 PM with a qualifying adult entrée at participating locations. Restrictions vary.
MOD Pizza — Kids Eat FREE Sundays
Available with a qualifying adult purchase at participating locations.
Smashburger — Kids Eat FREE Wednesdays
Available with a qualifying adult meal at participating locations.
Buffalo Wild Wings — BOGO FREE Boneless Wings Thursdays
Wendy’s — $1 Boo! Books 👻
Each book includes five FREE Jr. Frosty coupons plus an additional Kids’ Meal offer, while supplies last.
LEGO — FREE LEGO Magazine for Kids
Kids ages 5–9 can receive a FREE LEGO Magazine subscription.
Olive Garden — Never-Ending Pasta Bowl 🍝
The promotion runs into November, with pricing starting at $14.99.
🛍️ BIG October Shopping Events
Walmart Deals Event: October 5–11
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: October 6–7
Target Circle Deal Days: October 6–7
Kohl’s Fall Sale: October 6–9
Best Buy Techtober: Throughout October
Amazon has confirmed its October event will include millions of Prime-member deals, while Target is advertising up to 40% off thousands of items and Walmart’s weeklong event advertises discounts of up to 50%.
🩷 MORE COMING SOON!
More October deals, freebies, kids events, restaurant offers and Halloween promotions will be added as they’re announced!
Prices, promotions, dates, availability and participation may vary by location and are subject to change. Some offers require memberships, rewards accounts, qualifying purchases or advance registration.
