October Sales | What to Buy in October 2023 Calendar Printable

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

Take advantage of these October offers! 🤩

We’re sharing the latest October sales! Use our handy and FREE calendar to find out what to buy this October!

Here’s a list of notable October sales and what you may want to shop in October:

Target Circle Week is hosting deals from October 1st thru the 7th so it’s a great time to start checking off your Christmas list. 

During Target Circle Week, you can score up to 50% off trendy gifts, seasonal items, everyday essentials, and more. The sale is a great way to get your holiday shopping done. It features thousands of items under $25. Stocking stuffers start at $1. Seasonal food and beverages are available for just $2. And there are more than 10,000 exclusive and new items. Plus, you’ll score up to 50% off gifts, seasonal items, and more!

Even better, the Deal of the Day offers are back now through December 24th! This sale offers daily deep discounts on top brands including Apple, Nespresso Dyson Nintendo, Nintendo, Nespresso and many more!

Visit our Target Circle Week post to find out more about the deals and what we recommend!

Ulta’s Gorgeous Hair Event also starts on October 1st and you can score 50% OFF your faves. 

ULTA’s Gorgeous Hair Event is finally here! Starting October 1st through October 21st you can score 50% off your favorite haircare brands but you’ll need to act fast because each deal is only valid for 24 hours! You can also get 10% off curbside or pickup orders with the promo code through October 14. FALL23 At checkout. 🙌🏼 What’s more, Target and Sephora at Kohl’s may also be matching some of these deals! Target Red Card holders can get free shipping when shopping at Target! 😱

Visit our post on the Ulta Beautiful Hair Event to find out the best daily offers! 

You can now start saving money on myWalgreens Day, which runs from October 4th through October 7th.

From October 4th to October 7th another round of myWalgreens days will take place! 🙌 The first myWalgreens Days were a HUGE hit with our readers and our Hip team so we’re super glad that Walgreens is doing another set of offers. You’ll be able to score nice savings on tons of items — and you can start clipping your coupons NOW!

Find out more about our myWalgreens Days by visiting the full page!

Walmart is hosting a sale that’s looking to trump Amazon’s Big Deal Days and starts a day earlier. 

Starting Monday, October 9th at 7pm Eastern (4pm Pacific) through Thursday, October 12th, Walmart will be offering extraordinary savings and deals on a variety of items during what they are calling their “Walmart Deals – Holiday Kickoff” event. Unlike past Walmart Deals events, this time ANYONE can shop these special offers, meaning that you don’t have to be a paid Walmart + member to score these deals! 😱

Visit our complete post to learn more about Walmart Deals Holiday Launch!

Amazon Big Deal Days will be back with even better and more exciting deals on October 10. 

Prepare yourself for some early holiday shopping. Amazon has officially announced the return of Amazon Prime Day – aka Amazon Big Deal Days Starting October 10th, 3am EDT until October 11th. Prime members can expect to save BIG on electronics, toys, and more from top brands such as Ruggable x Jonathan Adler and Urban Decay.

Visit our post on Big Deals Days for our best tips to get the best Amazon Prime Day offers!

Columbus Day sales are expected to be hot this Monday, 9th October. 

Columbus Day usually means that many retailers will host their own sales. 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 said…you could also just wait for Prime Day round 2. 😉

The best time to purchase a ticket is in October.

As summer vacations are over, airlines tend to lower their prices to boost sales. This could be your last chance to book a holiday before the season starts. Plan a local vacation with hotel discounts or book your flight in October to benefit from off-peak prices and less crowded attractions.

Bookmark our travel sales page for the latest and best travel deals.

The last Summer Clearance Sale is here! Shop at your favorite retailers to find the best deals.

If you still can find them on the shelves, then shop for summer’s last items. In October, the shelves will be stocked up with the latest winter and fall trends. Summer items will then be priced at 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. 

Prices on grills will fall as more people bring their cooking skills inside to enjoy the cooler weather. If you’ve been looking to grab a new grill for your backyard oasis now’s the time. Also, this would be a GREAT holiday gift. Keep an eye out for sales on Columbus Day (9th October).

Unexpectedly, Halloween clearance items are also popular to purchase before the holiday.

It’s true, holidays at retailers come earlier and earlier every year which means they’re trying to clear their shelves earlier and earlier to make room for the next holiday. Last year there were You can find out more about it here. There are some early Halloween clearance sales in the second part of October. Our favorites included the ceramic Halloween tree under $30 and 40% off Target Halloween treat kits (yes, seriously!)LEGO Halloween Idea books are only $7.70. 😱

Shop for October’s seasonal produce to score the best prices if you’re looking for what to buy in October during your market trips. 

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!

Remember these National Holidays that are often accompanied by October sales and freebies.

National Taco Day is October 4th and the deals will be something to taco ’bout.

National Taco Day is celebrated on the 4th of October every year. You can expect to find some great deals, and even some freebies! Last year, many restaurants offered deals such as Del Taco 7-Eleven On the Border Taco Bell and more!

Save our National Taco Day article to receive the latest deals and news for 2023.

National Pasta Day is celebrated on October 17th and may include specials.

National Pasta Day can be an exciting event to anticipate if you love this food. 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 hot deals & pasta recipes we just dished up for ya!

You can get tons of food deals and freebies on Halloween, which is October 31st!

That’s right, on Tuesday, 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. Last year alone, over 25 restaurants offered savings on breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The following are some examples of how to get started: dessert, so we don’t expect there to be a shortage this year either!

Browse our list of 2023 Halloween restaurant deals and see what you can find!

National Seafood Month occurs in October. Look for great deals on seafood!

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!

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