6 Summer Items at Dollar Tree for $5 or Less You Can Use All Year

The best kinds of summertime buys not only save money — they can be reused long after summer is over.

GOBankingRates selected six summer items now available at Dollar Tree for $5 or less that can be used repeatedly this summer and throughout the rest of 2025. See which surprising items made our list and why they’re worth shopping for now before they’re sold out.

• Price: $1.50

Upgrade your existing sunglasses with a stylish pair of aviators. These sunglasses come in a wide variety of colors suitable for every season while providing much-needed protection from the sun. You can even treat yourself and buy several pairs of your favorite colors thanks to the budget-friendly $1.50 price tag.

• Price: $1.25

A reusable tote bag is essential for so many places beyond the beach or pool. Keep a few in your car to use as grocery bags, carry library books or fill with snacks for car rides to after school extracurricular activities. Pick from four fun prints, all featuring a carrying strap for transporting heavy hauls.

• Price: $1.25

Who among us doesn’t have a cupboard crammed with seasonally themed cups, mugs and tumblers that we reuse again and again throughout the year? 

What makes the summer tumblers an exceptional bargain is Dollar Tree shoppers receive two tumblers with strawless lids in each set. This comes out to paying about 63 cents per tumbler. Keep one to use for yourself and give the other to a family member or friend.

• Price: $1.25

While Dollar Tree carries several varieties of summer printed bowls, we picked the tropical party bowls since their designs have the most year-round versatility. And speaking of versatility, these bowls can be used to hold everything from Halloween candy to Super Bowl party snacks.

• Price: $1.25

Enjoy hours of active play with Hedstrom braided jump ropes — perfect for sunny days outside and getting some exercise indoors at the gym or YMCA during the winter months. 

These affordable jump ropes come in a variety of classic kids’ characters including Spider-Man, Stitch, Bluey and Minnie Mouse. Children ages 6 and up may use these jump ropes.

• Price: $5

The kiddos will be able to get in several rounds of tennis or badminton year round with the Toy Box racket playset. 

Each four-piece set comes with two rackets, a tennis ball and a badminton birdie. Pick your favorite game to play or, better yet, play both. This set contains small parts, so children under 3 should not use it.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of June 13, 2025, and are subject to change.