9 Five Below Items You Should Buy in Summer To Maximize Savings

There’s a summer must-have for everyone at Five Below. From clear bags for baseball stadiums to sandals to pair with your seasonal wardrobe, the nine items we found are all affordably priced to help you save money. Some are even on sale — but only while supplies last.

Take a look at our top Five Below recommendations for maximum summer savings.

• Price: $5

Safely bring along your essentials at summer venues like stadiums and concert venues that accept only clear bags. 

Most clear shoulder bags retail for $15 or more at stores like Target and Amazon, making Five Below’s offerings among the cheapest we’ve seen online. Each bag comes with a zipper closure and a variety of colors to choose from.

• Price: $2

Previously $5, these platform wedge sandals are now discounted to $2 in hot pink, black and tan colors. Choose your favorite color or splurge on a few shades in your preferred women’s shoe size 6 to 11. 

• Price: $5

PSA: Just a few limited sizes remain in the floral and striped young men’s swim shorts. If you have plenty of days at the pool and the beach coming up, add your favorite pattern to your shopping cart and receive UPF protection from the sun’s rays. 

• Price: $2

Step out in style, and save, in a pair of braided slide sandals. These popular sandals are selling out of sizes and colors fast thanks to being newly marked down to $2, so don’t miss out on your chance to shop.

• Price: $1

Keep your favorite summer drink on-hand at the pool in its own inflatable cup holder. 

Acting as a cup holder and a pool float (but just for your drink), you can’t beat the price or the super fun unicorn and flamingo inflatable shapes. 

• Price: $6

Shopping for a snow cone maker anywhere else would set you back $20 to $30. 

Pocket the extra savings and pick one up at Five Below for well under $10. Each kit includes one snow cone machine, two paper cups, two ice molds and one sticker sheet for making your own refreshing sweet treats. This machine is suitable for ages six and up.

• Price: $1

Add a set of splash balls to your cart at the incredibly low price of $1 for hours of play at the pool. Each package contains two balls — which comes out to spending 50 cents each — and is suitable for ages 6 and up.

• Price: $1

Compared to Dollar Tree where pool noodles retail for $1.25, it’s cheaper to buy from Five Below — especially if you need to buy several pool noodles all at once. Shop these summertime staples in pink and blue.

• Price: $5

Where else can you find an inflatable rocket sprinkler on sale for $5? This outdoor fun favorite can be used by children ages 3 and up and comes with the sprinkler, a repair patch and an instruction sheet for setup. Bring it out for hours of entertainment during birthday parties, backyard BBQs or lazy Saturday afternoons.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of July 14, 2025, and are subject to change.