It's Official! Amazon Just Announced the Dates of Its Massive October Prime Day Event

Kristin Montemarano
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Plus tons of early deals to shop now up to 60% off.

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There's a fresh chill to the air, and the motivation to get cooking and baking is stronger than ever. And now's the perfect time to fill any voids you might have in your kitchen space, since a ton of essentials and wish-list items are about to be on sale at Amazon, in just a few short weeks.

Amazon finally released the dates for its October Prime Day, named Prime Big Deal Days, and it's October 10 through October 11. It's not exclusive to Prime members only, but to get in on every deal available, you'll want to have a Prime account come the first day. And although you can expect huge markdowns the days of the sale, tons of different deals are already starting to crop up. From All-Clad cookware, to KitchenAid mixers, and Lodge cast iron, you can score tons of pieces on sale right now, starting at just $5. Keep scrolling to shop the best deals, while they're still happening.

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Best Overall Kitchen Deals

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Best Appliance Deals

Fall and winter baking just got upgraded, since this KitchenAid mixer is just over 20% off right now. The mini artisan stand mixer is a great place to start if you're looking for an option that's at a good price, and can still do all of the necessary functions in a compact way. It's 7.8 by 12.3 by 12.3 inches in size, so it won't take up a ton of space. You'll still get 3.5-quarts of space for all of your favorite batches of cookies, cakes, doughs and confections. It comes with ten speeds, a locking toggle, the stainless steel bowl, plus three attachments to help you with all of your favorite recipes.

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To buy: KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $299.95 (was $379.95), amazon.com

As for blenders, we just found a great one. While Vitamix blenders rarely go on sale, this new Propel 750 series model is 37% off right now. It has tons of perks: It has a 10-speed dial, five presettings for soups, smoothies, and more, plus a switch to pulse any mixture you want. All with the powerful Vitamix blending power. Keep scrolling to shop even more appliance deals.

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Best Cookware and Bakeware Deals

If you've been itching to bake up your own pumpkin bread, but don't have the right pan to do it, rest-assured. This one from Wilton is 60% off right now. It's 9.25 by 5.25 inches, so it'll make nice full loaves. It's made with steel for great, even heating, and it has a nonstick coating so you can easily shimmy those loaves right out.

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To buy: Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet with Hot Handle Holder, $24.90 (was $40.75), amazon.com

You'll also find pieces like this Lodge cast iron skillet on sale. It's another great baking tool for apple crumbles, biscuits, or even skillet cookies and brownies, as well as a powerhouse for savory dishes. It's 10.25-inches, so it's a nice versatile size that's not too big or small. It also comes with a handle holder to keep the iron handle cool so you don't accidentally burn yourself.

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Best Tool and Gadget Deals

Among the appliances and cookware pieces, some helpful tools and kitchen accessories are also on sale. This Cuisinart bowl set is 48% off, which caught our eye immediately. They're great for helping to mix batters, doughs and plenty more. Plus they come with lids, so you can easily store meal prepped savory sides like grains and salads inside without dirtying another dish.. The set comes with three different sized stainless steel bowls that all neatly nest together for easy storage.

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To buy: Cuisinart 3-Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set with Lids, $32.99 (was $64), amazon.com

When it comes to cutting vegetables for soup, stew and a ton other kitchen knife tasks, a chef's knife is a must have. This Henckels one is made with high carbon stainless steel for durability and has an extra-sharp blade. It has the classic rounded belly shape that makes mincing and quick chopping easy, and an 8-inch size to help slice anything from a big onion to a delicate pile of herbs.

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Best Food Storage Deals

It's impossible to have too much food storage. From meal prep sets, to every day containers and even overnight oat jars—there are options for everything. If you plan to can, pickle or just want jars to store dressings and jams in, these Weck jars are the perfect choice. They're just under $20 right now, and come in a set of two. Each jar is a half-liter, and made with glass. The lid has a silicone gasket and two latches to create an airtight seal, making them perfect for storing a wide variety of items.

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To buy: Weck 2-Piece Half-Liter Glass Jar Set, $19.39 (was $25), amazon.com

And these Vtopmart containers are a pantry essential. The set comes with four different sized options, with seven containers total. They're tall and square, so they're perfect for fitting into cabinet corners. Not only that, but they each have airtight lids with a spout opening for easy pouring, so they're great for storing grains, snacks, sugar, pasta and more.

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