The Best $20 You Can Spend at Dollar Tree Ahead of Summer

As costs continue rising, Americans looking to save money might consider shopping at Dollar Tree (if they’re not already doing it) for all their summer needs. A $20 bill can buy you pool toys, decorations for themed parties and outdoor fun for the whole family.

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GOBankingRates window shopped the Dollar Tree website with $20 and found nine items worth buying before they’re sold out this summer. Our total spend came out to $14.75, just under $15 for budget-conscious shoppers. Keep reading to see what made our Dollar Tree summer shopping list.

• Price: $1.25

Decorate tabletops in style with a tropical summer fun tablecloth. These plastic tablecloths help protect surfaces from spills and stains and their disposable material makes clean-up extra easy afterward.

• Price: $1.25

From Cinco de Mayo appetizers to desserts on the Fourth of July, arrange all sorts of potluck dishes quickly for guests on these summer party serving trays. Each tray measures at 14.5 x 6.5 inches and is available in four festive designs while supplies last.

• Price: $1.25

Give the kiddos hours of outdoor coloring fun with a box of 18-count Crayola colored chalk. Grown-ups will love the bang for their buck this purchase gives them since you’re only paying about 69 cents for each piece of chalk. This non-toxic chalk is suitable for children ages three and up.

• Price: $1.25

Learn how to fly a kite without spending a fortune. Dollar Tree’s fiberglass kites from Outdoor Fun come with an easy-to-grip plastic handle and a line in one of six cool designs. These kites are ideal for ages eight and up and available for purchase in-store only.

• Price: $1.25

Dig into the sand and let your imagination soar with a three-piece set of sand sifters. 

Each set includes a plastic rake, plastic shovel and a sand sifter in your choice of pink, blue or yellow. A must-have to pack along for the kids on beach days or days spent visiting the sandbox at the playground.

• Price: $3

Regular GOBankingRates readers won’t be surprised to see the PVC glitter pool noodle is making another appearance in a Dollar Tree summer-themed roundup. 

These affordable noodles are filled with holographic glitter that changes color in the sunlight and can be lounged on or played with in the pool. Pick from gold or blue while supplies last.

• Price: $3

Much like the glitter pool noodles, we highly recommend shopping for the PVC inflatable inner tubes before they’re sold out. Kids and adults alike can relax on these 24-inch inner tubes, which are available in gold or aqua colors. 

• Price: $1.25

Turn your next pool party into a hit with these splash-n-swim water balls. Each bag contains six balls for endless hours of fun spent playing games in the pool or on the beach. This product is suitable for ages four and up.

• Price: $1.25

No summer is complete without ice cold treats, and Dollar Tree has shoppers covered with 12-count Fun Pops Freezie popsicles. Every bag contains an assortment of fruit-flavored popsicles perfect for cooling off on hot days and way more economical than shopping at the supermarket. Stock up and buy two bags for 24 pops — and only pay $2.50 altogether.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of May 9, 2025, and are subject to change.