National Watermelon Day – August 3

• Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria: Running an app-exclusive Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) Margarita Promotion. On Monday, August 3rd, guests who present the official Felipe’s mobile app can redeem 2-for-1 deals on Watermelon Margaritas, house rocks, or house frozen margaritas. The promotion runs from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at New Orleans metro locations, and all day (11:00 AM to 9:00 PM) at their Naples, Florida locations. See the deal →

• Big Chill Beach Club, Bethany Beach, DE 19930: Hosting a live Watermelon Eating Contest on Monday, August 3rd at 5:00 PM. The event is completely free to enter, open to all ages, and features prize distributions for individual age brackets. Pre-registration can be completed via the sign-up link pinned on the Big Chill Beach Club Facebook Page.

• State Farmers Markets: Regional agricultural centers (such as the Enterprise Farmers Market and Raleigh State Farmers Market) are organizing late-July and August 3rd community days. These family-oriented events include complimentary fresh watermelon slices, facepainting, rind carving, seed-spitting challenges, and heavy-weight melon weigh-ins. Check your regional dot-gov agricultural registry for local market timelines. More info on the Facebook page.

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day – August 4

• Cookie Plug: Offering an official 50% off discount on their signature “OG Cookie” when using code OG. This flash deal runs for one day only on Tuesday, August 4th. Patrons can unlock the half-price rate by visiting a store location or purchasing online in tandem with their specialized drinks, like Purple Drank or milk. More info →

• Butter Kreme Queen: Hosting a dedicated “National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Preorder Pickup Party” on Tuesday, August 4th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. You can secure their 4-pack Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie bundle for $10, or grab their limited Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cinnamon Roll for $9. Bonus Freebie: Customers who arrive dressed up like a chocolate chip cookie receive a complimentary pint of milk with their order. Orders must be placed by August 2nd via the Butter Kreme Queen Storefront.

National Oyster Day – August 5

• Legal Sea Foods: Running an all-day campaign at participating locations offering $1 raw oysters on Wednesday, August 5th. Oysters available while supplies last, dine-in only and not available at airport locations. 8/5/26 only. $1 raw oysters will be served chefs selection, max 2 dozen per table at a time (but you can order more as you go!). You can view the participation terms on the Legal Sea Foods Event Center.

• Atlantic Beer & Oyster (Winter Park, Florida): Offering $1.5 fresh, chilled Gulf Oysters shucked to order all day long on August 5th from 5pm until midnight. Note that there is a strict limit of one dozen Gulf oysters per person. See the deal →

• Palace Kitchen (Seattle, WA 98121): Shucking $2 raw oysters from open to close (5:00 PM to midnight). Reservations are highly encouraged and can be initiated via the booking links pinned to the @palacekitchen Seattle Social Feed.

• Chesapeake & Maine (Rehoboth Beach, Delaware): Running a “Buck-a-Shuck” happy hour from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 5th. The event features $1 oysters, $20 beer & oyster trays, and $5 draft beers, and custom shooters mixed with house-distilled oyster gin. All details on Facebook Event Page.

• Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood (Denver, Colorado): Hosting an all-day celebration at their Cherry Creek and Lone Tree locations featuring 99¢ fresh-shucked oysters. The event includes Gray Whale gin cocktail features, prizes, and giveaways. View location operational hours on the Blue Island Oyster Bar Portal.

• The Arrogant Butcher (Phoenix, Arizona): Offering a dedicated premium pairing package on August 5th. Guests can order half-dozen oyster platters for $14 or full dozens for $26, with an optional upgrade to a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne for $58. Review the details on The Arrogant Butcher‘ Digital Flyer‘s Instagram page.

• Wild Sea Las Olas (Fort Lauderdale, Florida): Hosting an “Oyster Happy Hour” starting at 5:00 PM and running all night long. East Coast raw oysters are marked down to $1.50 each, and oyster vodka shooters are priced flat at $3. Check the reservation alerts via the @wildsealasolas Instagram Post.

• Palace Kitchen (Seattle, Washington): Shucking $2 raw oysters from open to close (5:00 PM to midnight). Reservations are highly encouraged and can be initiated via the booking links pinned to the @palacekitchen Seattle Social Feed.

National Root Beer Float Day – August 6

• A&W: On August 6, visit any participating U.S. A&W Restaurant from 2–8 p.m. and get a FREE Small Root Beer Float on us. In return, you’ll have the chance to donate to our partners at DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and receive a collector’s mug for $10. See the deal →

National Bowling Day – August 8

• Lucky Strike, Bowlero, and AMF Centers: Running their largest coordinated event of the year under the official “Bowling Forever” banner. On Saturday, August 8th, participating locations nationwide are offering unlimited bowling, shoe rentals included, for one flat price from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The promotion is strictly walk-in only (no reservations required or accepted) and open to all ages. Pricing varies by region, so check the Bowlero Deals Tracker to verify your local center’s flat rate.

• GoBowling.com: Partnering with select regional centers across the country to provide a Free Game Coupon, valid August 1–31, at participating bowling centers. to patrons who sign up digitally ahead of time on the official GoBowling Registration Hub.

• Airport Lanes (Military MWR): Hosting an in-store league registration day on Saturday, August 8th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Visitors who speak with an on-site league specialist automatically receive two free games of bowling (shoes are excluded) and entry into a gift card raffle. Check parameters via the Family and MWR Facebook Post.

National Whataburger Day – August 8

• Whataburger: To celebrate its 76th anniversary, the chain is turning the holiday into a month-long birthday bash featuring app-exclusive deals and 76-cent specials all through August 2026. See the deal →
  
  Throughout August, every Whataburger Wednesday brings another 76-cent surprise, available exclusively in the Whataburger App (all local times):
  • Aug. 5: 76-cent Taquito with Cheese (entrée only), 6–11 a.m.
  • Aug. 8: Buy One, Get One Whataburger (entrée only), 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • Aug. 12: 76-cent 16-ounce Whatafresher, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • Aug. 19: 76-cent Big Ranch Wrap (entrée only), 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Aug. 26: 76-cent Signature Chicken Sandwich (entrée only), 5–10 p.m.

National Book Lovers Day – August 9

• The Nationwide Indie Bookstore Giveaway: In a massive coordinated campaign, nearly 500 independent bookstores across the United States will be distributing completely free, limited-edition “Book Lover” stickers. Visit your nearest participating local shop on Sunday, August 9th to claim a sticker while supplies last. You can verify participating locations using the direct program locator via the official Penguin Random House Book Lovers Hub.

National Face Mask Day – August 11

• Kiokii: This promotion features an automatic buy-4-get-1-free offer on select single sheet masks from August 1 to August 13, 2026, allowing for mix-and-match selections. The discount is applied automatically at checkout to the lowest-priced item in the cart. For more details, visit Kiokii.

National Park Service Birthday – August 25

• National Park Service: Free admission to all national parks for U.S. citizens and residents, part of National Park Week* (Aug 22-30, 2026). Marks the NPS’s 110th anniversary (Founders Day). See the deal →