We found 20 October Prime Day deals already live: Save on Fire tablets, Legos, Garmin, and members-only freebies

The holiday shopping season will be here before you know it. This week, Amazon announced the return of Prime Big Deal Days for 2026, its fall savings event for Prime members (aka "October Prime Day"). The sale will run for 48 hours from Oct. 6 to 7 and compete with concurrent festivities at Target and Walmart.

Prime Big Deal Days will be an opportunity to get a head start on your Black Friday wishlist — and to get some relief from the RAMageddon price hikes impacting the tech industry this year. For its part, Amazon increased the prices of nearly two dozen Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart speakers, and eero routers this summer because of rising component costs. Its upcoming seasonal deals should cancel out some of those markups.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for the next Prime Day

As we gear up for fall, Amazon has already started dropping some early October Prime Day deals, and we've rounded up the best ones below. (Spoiler: So far, they're all going to Amazon's own devices and services.) We'll keep updating our picks in the lead-up to Prime Big Deal Days, so check back often.

Best free deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Unlimited (3 months free) $0 at Amazon
$35.97 Save $35.97   Get Deal

Why we like it

Amazon's e-book subscription service gets you access to a library of more than 5 million digital titles. Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, you can try it for free for three months — even if you don't have a Prime membership. Think of it as a Stuff Your Kindle Day that never ends and costs you nothing.

More free (or almost-free) deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Music Unlimited (4 months free with Prime) $0 at Amazon
$47.96 Save $47.96 The retail giant's music streaming service offers ad-free listening to over 100 million songs. You can get a free four-month trial with a Prime membership or a three-month trial without. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Audible Standard (4 months with Prime) $3.96 at Amazon
$35.96 Save $32 Right now, Prime members can save 80% on four months' worth of Amazon's audiobook service. Your membership lets you download one title per month. including classics, new releases, and BookTok faves like the ACOTAR series. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Grubhub / Amazon Save $20 on your next Grubhub+ order (with Prime) One of Amazon's Prime benefits is a free Grubhub+ membership. Through Oct. 5, you can take $20 off your next order over $30 just by entering the code DEALS20 at checkout. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Buy a new car, get a free $1,500 gift card (with Prime) Did you know Amazon sells cars? If you buy or lease a new vehicle through its Amazon Autos program by Oct. 7, you'll receive a free Amazon gift card worth a grand and a half. Get Deal

Best Fire tablet deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $76.99 at Amazon
$154.99 Save $78.00   Get Deal

Why we like it

Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, you can grab this HD tablet with 32GB of storage for 50% off. In the midst of a global memory crisis, a $77 tablet sounds pretty appealing. This 10-inch tablet has a lightweight design, a decently long battery life, and a crisp, colorful display. According to the Amazon price-tracking site camelcamelcamel, it's never been this cheap before.

More Fire tablet deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (64GB) $94.99 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $75.00 Amazon makes two 8-inch tablets for kids, both of which come with a durable case, built-in parental controls, two-year guarantee, and a free trial of Amazon Kids+. This model has preset filters for little tykes ages 3 to 7. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (64GB) $94.99 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $75.00 The "Pro" version is the same tablet, just geared toward ages 6 to 12. Both of them are sitting at record-low prices. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 (64GB) $84.99 at Amazon
$129.99 Save $45.00 Amazon's cheapest Fire tablet is also marked down to an all-time low ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Our reviewer liked its compact size and speedy performance. Get Deal

Best Fire TV Stick deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $19.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $20.00   Get Deal

Why we like it

Amazon's cheapest 4K media player faced a $10 price bump in August. Amazon's pre-Prime Big Deal Days price of $19.99 erases that and then some, saving you 60%. If you want to catch up on all of this year's Emmy award winners, then this is one of the best October Prime Day deals so far.

More Fire TV Stick deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $17.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $22.00 The retailer's entry-level media player is only $2 away from its record-low price from Prime Day in July. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $39.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $30.00 Compared to the regular Fire TV Stick 4K Select, this "Plus" model adds Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $49.99 at Amazon
$84.99 Save $35.00 Out of all of Amazon's 4K streamers, the "Max" version has the most storage, the peppiest processor, and the fastest WiFi connection. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Cube $109.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $90.00 Why get a Fire TV Cube instead of a Stick? This little streaming box works hands-free with Alexa, Amazon's smart assistant, and can be connected to other devices like your gaming console(s). Get Deal

More early October Prime Day deals

These products aren't part of Amazon's official early Prime Big Deal Days discounts, but they are worth a closer look. For instance, the Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale kicked off this week, and it will be gone by the time October Prime Day begins.

So, check out these deals while you wait for the holiday shopping season to begin on Oct. 6.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch Pro Controller $55.97 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $24.02   Get Deal

Why we like it

Amazon is undercutting Nintendo, Walmart, and Best Buy by a whopping $0.02 cents with this sale, but we're not complaining. This wireless controller provides better controls for many types of games (both on the Switch 1 and Switch 2) compared to the standard Nintendo Joy-Con controllers, and this is your chance to grab it for its lowest-ever price.

More early October Prime Day deals

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 2-in-1 Oil Sprayer for Cooking $3.44 at Amazon
$5.93 Save $2.49 Amazon is hosting a $2 Hauls sales event in advance of Prime Big Deal Days, with hundreds of everyday essentials. Not all of the products are under $2, but they're all priced to move. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Kasa Kasa Multicolor Dimmable Wi-Fi Smart Bulb, A19 $8.99 at Amazon
$11.99 Save $3 Need to replace a burnt-out bulb? This smart bulb lets you choose from 16 million colors so you can find exactly the right tone of light. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Joy-Con (single) $31.49 at Amazon
$44.99 Save $13.50 If you need an extra Joy-Con for your Switch, both single and dual Joy-Con controllers are on sale for a limited time. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Metroid Dread Nintendo Switch (Digital Code) $41.97 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $18.02 In this title for the original Switch console, gamers rejoined Samus Aran for the first new 2D Metroid story in almost two decades. If you missed this one the first time around, then you'll love experiencing it for the Switch 2. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Classic Creative Suitcase 10713 $11.80 at Amazon
$19.99 Save $8.19 We're expecting a lot more Lego deals as we approach Oct. 6. For now, this is the perfect Lego starter kit for young kids — or anyone who loves brick building. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Succulents 10309 $34.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $15 We love the Lego Botanicals line here at Mashable, and this popular cactus-themed building kit is at an all-time low price. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch $181.97 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $118.02 Garmin's popular fitness watch is at its best price since May, and you can add this smart tracker to your wrist for under $200 thanks to a 39% discount. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) $249.99 at Amazon
$299 Save $49.01 Bose's second-generation QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are the most comfortable buds we've ever tested. Nothing else really comes close. You can save $50 on these earbuds, and we don't expect the price to drop any lower when October Prime Day begins. Get Deal

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