Top August Sales & Deals for 2025: Free Yankee Candles, 70% Off Hair Products, & More!

August sales are here, and we’ve rounded up what to buy in August!

August has plenty of deals AND freebies to score! 🤩

We’re sharing the latest August sales, national holidays, and awesome freebies! Plus, you can download our convenient and FREE calendar printable to know what to buy or score for free in August!

National Holidays and other free things to do in August:

Kids can register for a free DIY project at both Home Depot & Lowe’s.

In addition to the huge sales in August, both The Home Depot and Lowe’s host Free Kids Workshops every month! To get in on these fun and free events, you will want to register online as spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Visit a National Park for FREE on August 4th.

On August 4th, the National Park Service will be offering FREE entrance to U.S. National Parks in celebration of the Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act – no special park pass is needed!

This free entrance pass provides a great opportunity to visit a park that normally charges an entrance fee, like Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and more. There are over 400 National Parks in the United States, so check out the full list of participating sites!

Read more about the FREE National Park Day!

August 10th is National Lazy Day, which means you should take the opportunity to relax this month. 

We typically have a handful of national holidays and major sales to share each month, but what we discovered is that August is pretty quiet!

With semi-annual sales and other large retailer sales like Amazon Prime Day behind us, we believe August is a month to relax and enjoy the last days of summer. That said, we’re thankful August 10th is National Lazy Day, so we have a special day to take a breather! While we’re sure you’ll do some shopping this month, don’t forget to relax and enjoy the quiet when you can.

Teens can work out at Planet Fitness for FREE until August 31st. 

Planet Fitness has brought back its popular Planet Fitness Summer Pass program for 2025! In case you missed it, Planet Fitness allows high schoolers (ages 14 – 19) to work out for free at any of its 2,400+ locations all summer long. It ends on August 31st, so be sure to use the gym time while you can.

High schoolers can visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to register for the program. Teens under 18 must register with a parent or guardian either online or in the club.

Head to our Planet Fitness membership post to find out more about this perk.

Join the Kids Bowl Free Program for another way to beat the heat.

Kids can bowl FREE all summer long through the Kids Bowl Free Program! With the average game costing between $3.25 and $5 and the fact that kids can play up to 2 free games per day, this works out to at least a $400 value per kid. Awesome!

More than 1,500 bowling centers in the US and Canada offer Kids Bowl Free. Note that the age limit for the Kids Bowl Free program is set by participating bowling centers and may vary. To register your kids, head to the Kids Bowl Free website and select a bowling center near you. Each child will snag coupons for two free bowling games daily throughout the entire summer!

Read more about this program on our full Kids Bowl Free review!

And check out these notable August sales and deals:

Kids can enjoy cheap movie tickets during the entire month of August at multiple theaters. 

Ending in August, kids can still beat the heat without busting the budget thanks to a variety of kid-friendly movie deals at major theater chains. From $1 tickets and $3 animated favorites to even free showings at select locations, summer movie programs offer a fun and affordable way to keep little ones entertained.

Expect weekly screenings, discounted snacks, and even sensory-friendly options—perfect for an easy family outing that won’t empty your wallet.

Beauty Brands Annual Liter Sale is still offering huge discounts on shampoo & conditioner, but it ends on August 8th.

There’s no reason not to participate in the Beauty Brands Liter Sale if you need to stock up on shampoo and conditioner. Until August 8th, you can score up to 70% off hair care and beauty products on brands like Kenra, Joico, Hempz, and many more! Don’t miss your opportunity to score your favorite brands!

Check out our Beauty Brands Annual Liter Sale post for the deals we’re loving right now!

Shop the last of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale before prices go up on August 3rd. 

The annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on August 3rd, 2025! This is an amazing sale to score up to 75% off hundreds of luxury brands. While many trendy items may already be sold out, there are still plenty of deals to grab, so don’t sleep on your faves!

Head over to our Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post to learn more or check out the best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale items we recommend.

Score a 75¢ burger on August 8th for National Whataburger Day. 

Mark your calendars! National Whataburger Day is happening on August 8th, and to celebrate, Whataburger will be serving up their classic #1 Whataburger for just 75¢—a special throwback price!

This deal will be available from 11 AM – 8 PM local time exclusively for Whataburger Rewards members. Note that it will be a digital-only offer, so you’ll need to order online or through the Whataburger App (limit one per rewards account; customizations and add-ons may cost extra).

Head to our Whataburger coupons page to find out more!

Score a FREE candle at Yankee Candle on August 16th.

On August 16th, Yankee Candle will be celebrating its first-ever Love at First Light Event! For one day only, new and existing Fragrance Family Rewards members (free to join) can stop by participating Yankee Candle retail stores (excluding outlets) and receive a FREE candle of their choice—no purchase required! 

If you’re not already a member of the Fragrance Family Rewards program, sign up in advance or join in-store on the day of the event to take part in this freebie.

Head to our free Yankee Candle post to find out more!

Through August, kids can score a free pizza just for hitting their reading goals. 

Kids can earn a FREE pizza from Pizza Hut in August by reading at least 20 minutes a day for 15 days through the new Summer of Stories program! Considering this program started in June, that means kids don’t have long to score this freebie before August is over!

Even better, this updated program has replaced “Camp Book IT” to simplify participation and goal tracking for parents. You can now download the free BOOK IT! mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to join in and make summer reading even more rewarding.

Shop for school supplies during tax-free weekends. 

Select states offer Sales Tax “Holiday” weekends during the summer, which allows shoppers to save money on their back-to-school shopping for clothing, footwear, school supplies, computers, and other items by not having to pay sales tax. While some states had their sales last month, many will be held in August.

Find out when your state is having a tax free weekend and don’t forget to download our best prices for school supplies printable!

Amazon, Walmart, Target, and many other large online retailers participate in Tax-Free Holidays too. That means that you can do your shopping from home without adding sales tax, too! 👏🏻

Ending August 30th, teachers can score a special discount at Target.

Through August 30th, Target is treating verified teachers to a one-time 20% off storewide Circle offer – both in-store and online! The offer will be available to a wide range of educators, including homeschoolers, K-12, daycare teachers, faculty, and more!

Even sweeter, through September 13th, verified teachers can also sign up for Target Circle 360 for just $49 (regularly $99)! This membership includes same-day delivery and more perks.

Head over to our Target teacher discount post to learn more!

Grab deep discounts on summer essentials before they’re gone.

With the hot season coming to a close, summer items will be majorly discounted and are the perfect items if you’re still wondering what to buy in August. Expect to see rock-bottom prices on summer essentials such as sunscreen, insect repellent, gardening supplies, pool toys, and more. Check your favorite retailers and browse online for the best August sales on your must-have summer items before they’re gone until next year!

Shop the latest deals on clothing now!

Looking for what to buy during your market trips? Shop August’s seasonal produce to score the best prices.

When you shop seasonally, you’ll likely get the best prices on produce, especially if you’re shopping at your local farmer’s market. This time of year, farmers’ markets are in full swing, so don’t hesitate to scoop up your favorites! Learn how to keep strawberries fresh!

Don’t miss these other notable free & cheap things in August 2025:

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