The best time to find Costco clearance is early on a weekday morning — Tuesday through Thursday — right when the warehouse opens, before crowds pick over fresh markdowns. The biggest seasonal clearance windows are January (post-holiday) and late summer (August through September). For outdoor sporting goods specifically — kayaks, paddleboards, patio furniture, grills, pool supplies, camping equipment, and summer sporting gear — the August through September window is the most d

There's something about the open flame, the scent of charcoal or wood chips, and the time spent outdoors with family and friends. Costco's grill section has become one of the most commercially impressive parts of the warehouse's seasonal offering — with a lineup that covers the full spectrum from compact electric indoor grills through massive pellet smokers capable of handling a full brisket, at institutional pricing that consistently undercuts what specialty outdoor retailer