The Best Freebies for October 2026: VPN, Streaming & More

Little Free Library and Pizza Hut are offering 24 no-cost custom "Little Hut Library" book-exchange packages to qualifying applicants. Each package includes a fully assembled Pizza Hut-themed book-sharing box, a charter sign, a post kit or stand, 25 starter books, and Pizza Hut and BOOK IT! branded goodies, with shipping costs covered. Shop Now at Little Free Library

On October 10 and 11, Lowe's members can score a free mini bucket magnet or MyLowe's money in store, starting at 10am. Supplies are limited so be quick about it. (Not a member? It's free to join.) Shop Now at Lowe's

Bob's Red Mill is giving away a free product, worth up to $9, through its Moregetherness campaign, which centers on sharing homemade baked goods with neighbors.  Shop Now at Bob's Red Mill

Konami is giving away the original NES version of Castlevania for free on the App Store and Google Play to mark the franchise's 40th anniversary. Anyone who downloads the game during the promotional period keeps access to it even after the free offer ends. Shop Now at Konami

Spending $15 or more on Pokémon TCG products at participating retailers like GameStop, Best Buy, Hot Topic, Five Below, Barnes & Noble, Macy's, and BoxLunch gets you a free Mewtwo promo card tied to the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion.  Shop Now at Pokémon

Mint Mobile offers the Google Pixel 11 256GB Android Smartphone for free with an eligible trade-in when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan. An upfront payment of $180 for the plan is required. Eligible phones include iPhone 16+, Galaxy S25+, Z Flip/Fold 7+, or Pixel 10+. 

Plus, for a limited time, Mint Mobile is offering all their 6-month plans for $10 per month ($60 for 6 months), which is a savings of up to 71% off the regular price. You'll need to pay for the full six months up front and this offer is for new customers only. After the six month period, you'll be charged for the full-price plan options. This offer ends October 22, 2026. Shop Now at Mint Mobile

SimPro is giving away a free sample of its all-in-one plant nutrient formula, just submit an email and pick a sample to get a code. The formula is a microbial-based, water-soluble powder with organic additives like seaweed, yucca, humates, and amino acids, and contains no synthetic growth regulators. Shop Now at Simply Pro Formula

Pet owners can request a free sample of Pedigree pouches and drizzlers by completing a short form with contact and shipping details. Subscribing to hear from the Pedigree brand is required to get the sample. Shop Now at Sampltech

Applebee's Club members get a weekly coupon for 6 free boneless wings to go, available Sunday through Thursday. Signing up is free and also unlocks exclusive deals and text-only offers. Shop Now at Applebee's

Aroma Passions offers free monthly perfume samples with no credit card required to request them. Shoppers simply fill out a short form to receive testers and try scents before committing to a full bottle. Shop Now at Aroma Passions

Bloomingdale's is offering a free sample of an overnight repair cream designed to hydrate skin, calm redness, and improve texture while you sleep. Shoppers just need to fill out a short form with their name and address to request one, with no purchase required. Shop Now at Journey Sample

T-Mobile is offering the new Motorola razr 2026 with flexible monthly financing or full-price purchase options. Customers can choose between storage configurations and multiple Pantone color finishes, with $0 out of pocket on select financing plans for a new phone. Shop Now at T-Mobile

Mint Mobile offers the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB Android Smartphone for free with an eligible trade-in when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan. An upfront payment of $180 for the plan is required. Eligible phones include iPhone 16+, Galaxy S25+, Z Flip/Fold 7+, or Pixel 10+. 

Plus, for a limited time, Mint Mobile is offering all their 6-month plans for $10 per month ($60 for 6 months), which is a savings of up to 71% off the regular price. You'll need to pay for the full six months up front and this offer is for new customers only. After the six month period, you'll be charged for the full-price plan options. This offer ends October 22, 2026. Shop Now at Mint Mobile

Buying three participating Chex cereals in one transaction qualifies shoppers for a free Elf holiday tin through this General Mills promotion. Receipts must be uploaded by January 7, 2027, and the offer is limited to one tin per household, with delivery taking 8 to 14 weeks after the program concludes. Shop Now at Chex

This bamboo toothbrush from Wellnesse is completely free, including shipping, with no credit card required. It's limited to one per customer while supplies last. Shop Now at Wellnesse

At Lowe's, buying any DeWalt 20V tool or battery from the selection on the landing page gets the DEWALT 20V 4Ah 2-pack battery for free. Both products must be added to cart to get the deal. That's a savings of $269. Prices on the qualifying tools range from $219 for a cordless jobsite radio adapter up to $399 for a rotary hammer drill, with popular picks like the 20V cordless circular saw at $279. Shop Now at Lowe's

At Costco, AT&T is offering the new iPhone 18 Pro 256GB for $0 with an eligible trade-in of an iPhone 14 or newer, in any condition, on a qualifying installment plan. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and now includes a 2TB storage option for the first time. Costco members who switch to AT&T with a new smartphone can also collect $350 in combined savings, made up of $250 in bill credits and a $100 Costco Shop Card. The phone is set to release on September 18. This deal ends November 15. Shop Now at Costco

Amazon is offering a 6-month free trial of Prime for Young Adults to eligible 18-24 year-olds and students. The trial, provided courtesy of Grubhub, includes full Prime benefits like free fast shipping and Prime Video, plus 5% cash back on eligible items. After the trial period, the membership auto-renews at $7.49 per month. Shop Now at Amazon

Signing up for Blaze Pizza's text alerts gets new and existing subscribers a free digital code for the movie Practical Magic. There's no purchase required, just a mobile number submitted through the sign-up form. The offer is available while supplies last. The sequel is currently out in theaters. Shop Now at Blaze Pizza

With an eligible trade-in, the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB Mint Mobile Android Smartphone is free when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan at $180 upfront (equivalent to $15/mo.). That's a $900 savings. The trade-in is processed by Allstate and eligible devices include the Apple iPhone 15+, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Google Pixel 9+) . You'll also get free expedited shipping. Shop Now at Mint Mobile

Best Buy's Plus and Total members get some great extra discounts on electronics across the store, and you find all the details in this hub.  The offers apply to tech, streaming subscriptions, and lifestyle brands, from Therabody recovery devices starting at $219.99 to $60 off a first ButcherBox order. Members can also stack rewards on pre-orders, including 5% back on Googlebook laptops and 10% back on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Streaming perks include up to $90 off the first six months of YouTube TV and free trial periods for services like Apple TV and Discord Nitro. These are paid memberships with a Plus subscription costing $29.99 per year, and a Total membership costing $199.99 per year.  Shop Now at Best Buy

YouTube offers a rotating selection of movies and TV shows that can be streamed free with ads.  Shop Now at YouTube

This offer covers a 6-pack of BUBBL'R Antioxidant Sparkling Water in any flavor, valued at up to $9. Shoppers submit their email to receive it for free. Shop Now at Khloud

Available to Going Premium and Elite members, Price Drop continues monitoring airfare after a flight is booked. Members can add up to five booked flights, and if the fare drops at least 10% below what they paid, Going will alert them with the amount they could save and instructions for how to claim the savings. Members who have already used Price Drop to find a lower fare have saved an average of $150 per ticket. Shop Now at Going

This offer gets you a free 10ml sample of Aestura's Atobarrier365 Cream, a moisturizer formulated with ceramide capsules for hydration and barrier support. Claiming it just requires following @aestura_us on Instagram and filling out a short form while supplies last. Shop Now at Aestura Sample

At Walgreens, get an 8x10 print for free with promo code "PRINT810". Shop Now at Walgreens

With an eligible trade-in, the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB is free when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan at $180 upfront (equivalent to $15/mo.). That's a $900 savings. The trade-in is processed by Allstate and eligible devices include the Apple iPhone 15+, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Google Pixel 9+) . You'll also get free expedited shipping. Shop Now at Mint Mobile

Shoppers who buy select Vital Proteins products at Ulta Beauty can get a free reusable scoop added to their order. The offer applies only to shipped orders, so it excludes in-store pickup and same-day delivery. Supplies are limited, so availability isn't guaranteed. This deal ends January 30. Shop Now at Ulta

Ulta Beauty is offering a free mystery gift with qualifying purchases of $65 or more. Choose 1, 2, or 3 and add the gift to your bag manually. Then just fill your cart with your favorites and the gift should become free once you hit the threshold. Note that your order must include at least one item that isn't sold through the Ulta Marketplace. The offer is limited to one per customer while supplies last. Shop Now at Ulta

This iPhone 18 Pro Max drops to $0 a month for 36 months at Xfinity Mobile, down from $36.11 a month, when you add a line or upgrade and trade in a phone on the Mobile Plus plan. Plus, it ships for free. It features a 6.9" ProMotion display, a 48MP Fusion Main camera, and Apple's new A20 Pro chip. Shop Now at Xfinity Mobile

At Xfinity Mobile, the newly-released Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB starts at $0 a month with an eligible trade-in, down from a full price of $1200. Plus, it ships for free. This is the first iPhone to use a 2-nanometer chip, and the new variable aperture main camera lets the aperture shift between f/1.48 and f/4 for more control over light and depth of field. Shop Now at Xfinity Mobile

T-Mobile offers the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB for $0 per month via up to 36 monthly bill credits on a qualifying Experience Beyond plan. Get this price in two ways: one requires activating a new line and porting an eligible number, with no trade-in required; the other allows an eligible trade-in in any condition and can apply to a new or existing qualifying line. Both offers provide up to $1,200 in bill credits, require qualifying credit, and carry a $35 device connection charge plus tax; credits stop and the remaining financed balance becomes due if the account is canceled early, and paying off the device early ends the bill credits. Shipping is free. Shop Now at T-Mobile

Verizon offers the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB, which releases today, from $0/mo. with an eligible trade-in and Unlimited Ultimate plan. Shipping is free. The offer also includes an Apple iPad A16 128GB, your choice of an Apple Watch Series 12 42mm or Apple Watch SE 3 40mm, and a $200 Verizon Gift Card, all available to add for free during checkout. Plus, new customers and Verizon Loyalty members dodge the $40 activation fee per device. Shop Now at Verizon

Epicurean quality is what sets their tools apart from the ordinary. Their utensils look and feel like wood, but they won’t fade, crack, stain or split. They have quickly become some of their best-selling products. They won’t scratch non-stick surfaces, are easy to clean, and are dishwasher safe. Their wide range of everyday and specialty utensils are an essential part of the well-stocked kitchen. The lineup spans spoons, turners, spatulas, ladles, spreaders, pizza cutters, and more. Plus, you can get free shipping with orders of $100 or more as well as free returns. 

Shop Now at Epicurean

Amazon is offering a free bonus item to shoppers who spend $99 on qualifying products from this collection of gift items. The selection spans engraved compasses, handmade wooden walking canes, brass telescopes, and medieval-style drinking goblets, with prices such as the Scout Regiment Brass Telescope at $69.50 and Viking Drinking Horn Mugs at $57.50.  Shop Now at Amazon

Starting October 2, spending $15 or more on Pokemon TCG products at participating retailers like GameStop, Best Buy, Hot Topic, Five Below, Barnes & Noble, Macy's, and BoxLunch gets shoppers a free Mewtwo promo card tied to the 30th Celebration expansion. The card also comes with a QR code linked to the Pokemon Night Out experience. This offer runs both in-store and online while supplies last. Shop Now at Pokémon

This Cesar Pink Pack sample is free to claim from 11am today. Available while supplies last. Shop Now at Sampltech

On September 17, you can visit national parks for free in honor of Constitution Day. Shop Now at National Park Service

USPS Operation Santa lets people adopt letters written to Santa and send gifts to children and families in need during the holidays. Participants can browse letters, choose gifts through the online Santa's Gift Shoppe or on their own, and ship anonymously through participating Post Office locations. The program runs on a set seasonal schedule, with adoption opening November 16 and the last day to adopt falling on December 12. Shop Now at Operation Santa

With an eligible trade-in, the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB is free when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan at $180 upfront (equivalent to $15/mo.). That's a $900 savings. The trade-in is processed by Allstate and eligible devices include the Apple iPhone 15+, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Google Pixel 9+) . You'll also get free expedited shipping. Shop Now at Mint Mobile

With an eligible trade-in, the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB is free when bundled with a 12-month Mint Mobile plan at $180 upfront (equivalent to $15/mo.). That's a $900 savings. The trade-in is processed by Allstate and eligible devices include the Apple iPhone 15+, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6+, or Google Pixel 9+) . You'll also get free expedited shipping. Shop Now at Mint Mobile