Dollar Tree: 10 Best New Seasonal Items for Your Money in August 2026
We might be a few months out from cooler weather, but Dollar Tree’s inventory is already stocked with everything you need to kick start the autumn months.
From back-to-school supplies to fall décor, the season’s best buys are all budget-friendly. But that’s not all.
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We even spotted new Halloween arrivals available at Dollar Tree’s original pricing of $1 apiece. Run, don’t walk, to your nearest storefront and add these 10 seasonal items to your shopping cart before they fly off shelves.
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1. Cartoon Character Backpack
Price: $5
Your kids’ favorite cartoon characters, like Barbie and Bluey, are featured in a selection of new cartoon character backpacks. Each backpack is roomy enough to store books, folders and more school supplies and features side pockets for holding drink tumblers.
2. Artificial Floral Centerpiece
Price: $5
Set the table for the changing season in style with an artificial floral centerpiece.
These autumn-themed centerpieces are back by popular demand from 2025 and have been said in five-star reviews as providing more high-end quality than their price suggests.
3. 2027 Planner
Price: $2
Start planning next year with a new 2027 planner. These inexpensive planners are ideal for kids and adults alike to use when mapping out their goals, obligations and key deadlines on a semester and quarterly basis.
4. Harvest Season Metal Sunflower Stakes
Price: $1.50
Swap out any summer-themed stakes in your backyard or garden with harvest season sunflower stakes. These sturdy stakes are inexpensive enough to stock up without overspending.
5. Fall Harvest Themed Sherpa Plush Pumpkin Decor
Price: $1.50
Another returning autumn favorite at Dollar Tree this year are the fall harvest sherpa plush pumpkins. These teeny pumpkins sell out quickly, so it’s worth shopping for them early in August before they’re all sold out for bowl filler and craft projects.
6. Foam Pumpkin Decor
Price: $1.50
We’re sold on the foam pumpkins after seeing all the neat ways Dollar Tree shoppers have used 'em in arts and crafts projects. Fall-themed projects aside, you can even stack them up and DIY a cool snowman as Dollar Tree shopper username takemymoney showed off in a photo on the website.
7. Halloween Projector Lights
Price: $1.50
Consider splurging on Halloween-themed projector lights this year. These inexpensive projectors are a hidden seasonal treasure at Dollar Tree. Five-star reviews from satisfied shoppers praise the size and clarity of the projected images, ranging from a witch on a broomstick to a spooky graveyard.
8. Halloween DIY Ornaments
Price: $1.50
You’re getting an excellent deal for your money buying these Halloween DIY ornaments. Each set comes with eight ornaments to decorate and hang up around the home. They’re perfect for Halloween parties and birthdays that fall closer to October 31.
9. Spider Web Decor
Price: $1
Stock up now on spider web décor, especially since it’s cheaper to buy at Dollar Tree than at Walmart or Target. Choose from an assortment of colors while suppli
s last.
10. Halloween Candy Tote Bag
Price: $1
Got a few bucks leftover? Add a few Halloween-themed candy tote bags to your shopping cart for the kiddos to use while trick-or-treating. You can’t beat that $1 price tag!
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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