Must-Know April Deals: Clearance Sales, Freebies & More!
It’s April, and there’s a shower of deals, so we’ve rounded up what not to miss!
Make the most of your April budget! I’ve rounded up the most popular April sales to help you save on your home, baby gear, clearance finds, and more.
Download our convenient and FREE calendar printable to know what to buy before the best April sales end!
Here is a list of notable April sales you may want to shop:
Lowe’s annual SpringFEST sale ends April 2nd.
Lowe’s SpringFest ends on April 2nd, so you better hurry if you want to save BIG on all the supplies you need for spring and summer. You’ll find discounts on gardening supplies, tools, patio furniture, and more, both in-store and online!
Ready to shop now? These are the top deals we reonlinemend grabbing!
Hip Tip: Customers can register for workshops through Lowe’s DIY-U all spring. If you attend a workshop, you’ll receive a FREE digital coupon book from Lowe’s. Keep your eye out for the spring gardening workshops to be announced on the Lowe’s website!
Psst… Lowe’s Rewards members can get a FREE gift on April 4th and 5th – register now!
The Home Depot Black Friday Spring sale starts in April – shop sneak peeks now!
Through April 3rd, you can shop some sweet deals on lawn & garden care, outdoor tools, and more during their Spring Starts event! You can view the full ad here for your local stores by entering your zip code. Note that some deals will vary by region.
Then, starting on April 3rd, their popular Spring Black Friday sale will kick off! 🤩 This sale is always full of hot deals on plants, soil, tools, grills, and so much more, so it’s not to be missed!
Bookmark our Home Depot Spring Sale post to know when the deals begin and be sure to bookmark our Home Depot coupons & sales page for the best deals year round.
Kids can register for a free DIY project at both Home Depot & Lowe’s.
In addition to the huge sales in April, 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-onlinee, first-serve basis.
Here are the uponlineing FREE kids workshops for April:
- The Home Depot: Register here for kids to make a Globe Planter on April 5th.
- Lowe’s: Register here for kids to make a Herb Greenhouse on April 12th.
Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Event is a great time to stack the 20% off coupon with sales for new baby gear.
In April, Target hosts its super popular Car Seat Trade-In Event where you can recycle an old, expired, or damaged car seat and redeem it for a coupon valid for 20% off one car seat, stroller, or select baby gear item. The coupon can be used in-store or online for a limited time. Last year the event took place from April 14th to April 27th so we anticipate the sale to start towards the middle of April 2025, if history repeats itself.
Even better, the coupon can typically be used on car seats, strollers, or other baby gear even if they are already on sale! On top of that, you can use your Target RedCard holder discount too. This is seriously the best time to trade in your old car seat and save on the next seat that your baby or kiddo needs so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the official dates onlinee April!
Bookmark our Target Car Seat Trade-In post to learn more and be alerted when the deals begin!
Shop the last of winter clearance deals before they’re gone (+ stock up as spring items go on sale).
Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, you’ll see many retailers wrapping up their winter clearance this month and listing plenty of Spring items for sale as they make room for summer. Don’t hold out for better winter deals because by now this is about as good as it’ll get until it’s gone for the year!
Check with your favorite retailers by heading to their site and searching under sale items for specific items you’re after. You can score deep discounts on stuff like winter jackets, ski gear, sweaters, and more!
Check out the latest men’s, women’s, teens, and kids deals now!
Shop April sales for early Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Mother’s Day is on May 11th, 2025 this year. So in April, you can expect to start seeing early Mother’s Day deals online and in stores! This can include an array of sales on popular items like cards, jewelry, flowers, and plants so be sure to know what you’re shopping for this year and plan accordingly.
Stay in the know on the best restaurants for Mother’s Day dinner and the current jewelry deals for 2025!
Hip Tip: Psst…we created this FREE printable coupon book for Mom and it would make a great gift idea too!
Shop April’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 April:
- Apples
- Apricots
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Collard Greens
- Garlic
- Herbs
- Kale
- Kiwi
- Lemons
- Lettuce
- Limes
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Peas
- Pineapples
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Swiss Chard
- Turnips
Hip Tip: Learn how to save money on groceries year-round.
These April National Holidays & events often include sales and freebies:
National Burrito Day is April 3rd and you may be able to score a FREE burrito.
This year, National Burrito Day is celebrated on April 3rd, 2025 and we expect to see some unburritable deals on burritos this year. 🤩 In past years, we’ve seen Chipotle give away tickets for free burritos and other chains offering BOGO deals, so plan to bring a friend, clear a spot in the fridge for leftovers, or just show up hungry!
Don’t forget to check in with your favorite local Mexican restaurant, too, as they may be celebrating as well. 🌯
Stay turned to find out what the 2025 National Burrito Day deals are!
Score a free ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s for FREE Cone Day on April 8th.
On April 8th from 12 PM to 8 PM local time, head to your local Ben & Jerry’s location where they will be offering a FREE scoop of ice cream to celebrate Free Cone Day! You’ll be able to choose any flavor of ice cream and choose between a cup or a cone. Best of all, there’s no purchase necessary!
Head to our Ben and Jerry ice cream post to learn more about this annual tradition.
Easter is April 20th, so be on the lookout for Easter clearance deals shortly after.
In past years, many stores marked seasonal Easter items on clearance before the actual holiday, but the day after Easter will still be the hottest day to score the deepest discounts on goodies. Start checking your favorite stores about a week before Easter, to be the first to score hot Easter decor deals—including some that can be used all spring and summer. Plus, you can expect to score clearance prices on Easter items like baskets, egg-dying kits, and decorations.
Shop the best and latest Easter deals now!
Tax Day is April 15th, and you can score plenty of freebies.
Filing your taxes isn’t generally all that much fun, but there is some good news! Many national restaurant chains have a fun tradition of offering Tax Day freebies and deals to give you something to look forward to after prepping your tax returns. WOOHOO! In previous years, you could score amazing deals like FREE Kona Ice, a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts for the cost of sales tax, FREE smoothies at Smoothie King, and many more.
Bookmark our Tax Day freebies post to be the first to know when 2025 deals drop!
Hip Tip: We shared the best FREE tax filing for 2025.
Earth Day is April 22nd and you can score plenty of deals on reusable, eco-friendly, and toxic-free products.
This national holiday is a great day to stock up on reusable products you’ve been eyeing up. In previous years, we’ve seen hot deals on some of our favorite products like 25% off sitewide at Stasher Bags and you can even expect to see deals on organic food and natural cleaning products! Sweet!
Bookmark our Earth Day post to find out about the deals for 2025, and check out our Clean Series, filled with clean natural products, to detox your life!
National Pretzel Day is April 26th and you will knot be able to resist the freebies.
April 26th is National Pretzel Day! Whether you’re craving something a little salty, or you just can knot resist that heavenly smell wafting through the mall, these twisted treats are sure to put a smile on your face and make an excellent afternoon snack. In previous years, April sales for National Pretzel Day included freebies at popular chains like Auntie Anne’s, Philly Pretzel Factory, and more!
Check out which National Pretzel Day free pretzels you can score in 2025 once the holiday nears!
Hip Tip: Did you know you can score a FREE pretzel at Auntie Anne’s just for signing up for their FREE rewards program? Plus, you’ll score another free pretzel on your birthday! 😍 Head over to our post all about how to get free food and free birthday stuff to learn more!
It’s National Car Care Month all month long so make sure you’re prepped for any summer road trips.
April is also National Car Care Month! It’s the perfect time of year to check with your local car servicing onlinepanies to see if they’re offering special deals and pricing. Whether you need routine maintenance or new tires, you’re likely to find April Sales for many car-related parts and services. It’s especially great to prepare your vehicle for any road trips ahead.
Hip Tip: We’ve put together a list of all the places you can score free air for tires!
Don’t miss these other notable free & cheap things in April 2025:
- Through April 6th – Dairy Queen Rewards members can score an 85¢ Blizzard.
- April 12th – Kids can make FREE finger puppets at the JCPenney Kids Zone.
- Through April 13th – Grab a Wendy’s burger for just $1 with any purchase in the app.
- Tuesdays in April – Score 50% off adult entrées at IKEA until April 30th.
- Fridays in April – Every Friday score FREE medium fries with a $1 purchase at McDonald’s.
- Saturdays in April – Barnes & Noble will have a FREE story time at select locations.
- Middle of April – We drop new FREE Roblox codes towards the middle of every month.
- End of April – Possibly register to receive FREE Mother’s Day flowers from Lowe’s.
- Everyday in April – Score any size fry FREE every day w/ a $1 purchase in the Burger King app.
