10 Must-Have Walmart Finds Hitting Shelves In October 2026

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Walmart has a little bit of everything, from towels and spray paint to cosmetics and groceries. Some staples are always stocked, but the value-focused chain is also a great place to shop for seasonal items and limited-edition releases. This October, the new Walmart finds are decidedly seasonal, and the shelves are full of several fall must-haves. September was a great month for Walmart finds, and October has your back, too.

This month, you'll find favorite fall flavors, spooky sweets, and even a couple of items that you'll want to grab in anticipation of Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are also plenty of Walmart-exclusive items that simply can't be found anywhere else. These autumn offerings include brand-new releases and returning favorites alike, so be on the lookout for some old favorites. All entries were selected based on positive customer reviews on the Walmart website and comments across social media.

Prices and availability are accurate as of the date of publication but may vary by location. 

Jarred pasta sauce is one of the quickest routes to an easy and flavorful dinner. This October, Prego has added Creamy Butternut Squash Alfredo to its sauce lineup — and it is exclusive to Walmart. The sauce combines fresh cream with butternut squash, parmesan and Romano cheeses, and even a bit of brown butter for a real taste of fall. "It's definitely creamy like an Alfredo, but I can still taste the butternut squash flavor too," shared one Walmart reviewer.

Purchase Prego Creamy Butternut Squash Alfredo at Walmart for $2.48.

An espresso and a Milano cookie are a near-perfect pairing, but Pepperidge Farm has upped the ante with its seasonal Espresso Martini Milano. These classically crispy Milano cookies are layered with an espresso and chocolate filling. We recommend using Milanos in place of ladyfingers for tiramisu, and this flavor would make an especially good addition to the dessert. Some stores may already have these cookies on their shelves, but Espresso Martini Milanos will be officially available in late October.

Buy Pepperidge Farm Milano Espresso Martini Cookies at Walmart for $5.89.

Walmart's Halloween offerings are always a hit. In the bakery section, don't miss the Freshness Guaranteed Spooky Halloween Cookie Kit. The kit includes 16 cookies, two icing colors, and a variety of sprinkles and sanding sugar, taking the hard work out of creating seasonal treats. "Highly recommend this DIY Halloween cookie decorating kit from Walmart," noted one fan on Instagram. "Under $10 and no dishes need to get dirty!! It's a mom's dream."

Nab the Freshness Guaranteed Spooky Halloween Cookie Kit at Walmart for $9.94.

It is seasonal beverage season, and that extends to the world of prebiotic sodas. Olipop has introduced a new pomegranate flavor, and it's getting rave reviews. "Maybe the best flavor they've ever made," one Redditor claimed. A combination of pomegranate, passion fruit, and quince gives this soda a sweet-tart kick that would be fantastic alongside a sandwich of Thanksgiving leftovers — stock up now so you've got some of this limited-edition flavor in your fridge come November.

Acquire Olipop Pomegranate Sparkle at Walmart for $2.28 per can.

Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition coffee line was released just a month after the icon died, with proceeds going toward Parton's Imagination Library. The ground coffee is available in light, medium, and dark roasts, and all three K-Cup pods will be available starting October 31. "It is very smooth with a pleasant taste," added one Walmart reviewer. "Cannot wait for the K-cup for my office."

Grab Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition with Community Coffee Keurig K-Cup Pods at Walmart for around $10.

Peelerz gummy candies are a viral TikTok sensation, and Walmart is a great place to find the latest flavor: Exotic Fruit. Like other Peelerz gummy candy flavors, a gummy layer surrounds a chewy fruit center. To set the Exotic Fruit flavor apart, that fruity center also includes chia seeds for a unique textural experience. "I loved the chia seeds, that was a nice touch when trying to replicate the fruit flavors," exclaimed one Walmart reviewer.

Grab Peelerz Exotic Fruit Mix Peelable Gummy Candy at Walmart for $2.86.

There is so much more to the Haribo lineup than just gummy bears. In fact, it was the Berry Clouds that topped our ranking of Haribo gummies — and now there's a new sweet treat in town. Haribo Balla Bites have finally arrived stateside (they've been available internationally as Pico Balla since 2000), combining multiple textures and flavors in every colorful bite. One Reddit reviewer described them as cut-up SweetTarts ropes, adding that they were "punchy, with defined fruit flavor."

Purchase Haribo Balla Bites Assorted Fruity Gummy Candy at Walmart for $2.37.

Getting ready to do some Halloween baking? Just in time for the spooky holiday, visit the baking aisle at Walmart for a creepy collection of sprinkles to dress up your treats. Fancy Sprinkles Goblin Mode is a coarse and crunchy sugar sprinkle combining green, purple, and black for an eerie effect. "These are perfect for Halloween," shared one commenter on Instagram.

Buy Fancy Sprinkles Goblin Mode at Walmart for $3.96.

For those who want a tiny Halloween treat, Entenmann's has put out its seasonal release of Little Bites Chocolate Chip Halloween Mini Muffins. These smaller two-packs of limited-edition muffins are perfect for trick-or-treaters, as well as toddler lunchboxes. "The two-packs are so great for my two-year-old that can never eat all four," noted one satisfied parent on the Walmart website.

Secure Entenmann's Little Bites Chocolate Chip Halloween Mini Muffins at Walmart for $9.97.

It may still be spooky season, but Christmas items are already lining the shelves. At Walmart, keep an eye out for Naughty List Cocoa Pebbles with Marshmallows. "It's a darker chocolate and works so well with the marshmallows," wrote one Facebook reviewer. Another reviewer added, "Loved them! So did my kids! I had to add extra milk to drink the extremely chocolate milk it creates." If you're not a chocolate person, Nice List Fruity Pebbles are also available now.

Purchase Post Naughty List Cocoa Pebbles with Marshmallows at Walmart for $4.97.