The best time to shop for summer essentials at Five Below is … now, actually! Handheld fans, sprinklers and flip flops are still in stock at prices to help shoppers save money, but they are selling out quickly in stores and online.
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What should be on your Five Below shopping list? Sunscreen, beach balls and seven more summer items are all worth buying now before they’re gone.
Sugargirl! Hot Body Screen Shimmer Sunscreen
Price: $5
Sparkle in the sunshine when you wear Sugargirl! shimmer sunscreen. Each sunscreen features SPF 30 protection and is much cheaper than buying name-brand shimmering body oils sold at beauty retailers.
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Inflatable Fun Beach Ball
Price: $1
Add an inflatable beach ball to your shopping cart for hours of budget-friendly, playful fun. Please note that these beach balls require a manual pump to inflate and are ideal for ages six and up.
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Popsicle Molds (2-Pack)
Price: $1
The watermelon and kiwi-shaped popsicle molds previously made our list of summer buys you can use year-round for $5 or less.
Designs are selling out quickly in-store, so place an online order ASAP to DIY your own delicious popsicles instead of making expensive visits to the ice cream truck this summer.
Foldable Beach Chair
Price: $15
Most foldable beach chairs, especially those with reclining cabana styles, cost at least $20 or more at big-box stores and specialty retailers.
Pocket the extra savings on this foldable chair, which can be swiftly transported anywhere during summer travel, like the beach, parks and campsites.
Printed Inflatable Cooler
Price: $4
Fill up an inflatable cooler with ice to keep summer beverages chilled ahead of BBQs and cookouts. Each cooler only requires a few simple instructions before it’s inflated up to over two feet wide. This cooler may only be used by those age six and up and should not be overinflated.
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Juniors Summer Flip Flops
Price: $2
At $2 per pair, it’s not a bad idea to stock up on flip flops in junior shoe sizes while your favorite prints are still available. Shop women’s 5 to 10 shoe sizes in black, pink, purple or white.
Inflatable Rocket Sprinkler
Price: $3
Previously $5, the inflatable rocket sprinkler is now on sale for $3 at Five Below. This discount is too good to pass up, so add the inflatable sprinkler to your shopping cart for hours of fun in the sun. This sprinkler is for children ages three and up and comes with a repair patch and instructions for use.
Foldable Pet Pool
Price: $10
Treat your fur baby to a refreshing swim in their own pet pool. Each pool measures at 28 inches when unfolded and can be folded back up when not in use for easy storage.
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Tornado Bladeless Handheld Fan
Price: $5
As the temperatures keep rising, we’re not surprised to see the affordable tornado handheld fans are selling out fast.
Don’t miss your chance to cool off with a handheld fan! Inside every box, you’ll find a fan, a fan stand, one USB power cable and a manual for putting the fan together and using it.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of July 3, 2025, and are subject to change.
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