Free Things to Do With Kids: Workshops, Events and Free Admission

Free kids' workshops, free museum days, free Santa photos, bowling, skating and more - the best free family fun, all in one place.

Family fun does not have to cost a thing. This collection rounds up the best free things to do with kids: free build-it workshops at the big hardware stores, free museum and national park days, free bowling and skating all summer, free Santa photos, free play areas and more.

Some need a free signup or registration, and the seasonal ones are worth planning around - check the list below and mark your calendar.

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1. Free Admission to the Smithsonian Museums and National Zoo

Free Admission to the Smithsonian Museums and National Zoo

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2. Free Apple Camp Sessions for Kids at the Apple Store

Free Apple Camp Sessions for Kids at the Apple Store

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3. Free Kids Club Workshops at Lowe's Every Month

Free Kids Club Workshops at Lowe's Every Month

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4. Free Supervised Play for Kids at IKEA Smaland

Free Supervised Play for Kids at IKEA Smaland

IKEA's Smaland play area is completely free - kids play for up to an hour (90 minutes for IKEA Family members) while you shop.
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5. Free Photo with Santa at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Santa's Wonderland

Free Photo with Santa at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Santa's Wonderland

Get a free 4x6 photo with Santa - plus free kids' crafts, games and a shareable video - at Santa's Wonderland through December 24.
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6. Free Kids Workshops at Home Depot on the First Saturday Every Month

Free Kids Workshops at Home Depot on the First Saturday Every Month

Kids ages 5-12 build a free project to take home - plus a free apron, achievement pin and certificate - at Home Depot's free monthly Kids Workshops.
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7. Free 1-year membership to Youth on Course for kids

Free 1-year membership to Youth on Course for kids

For a limited time kids 6-18 can get a free one-year membership to Youth on Course through Golf with Us, giving them access to tee times for $5 or less at thousands of courses
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8. Free Panda Express Kid's Meal with Reading Program

Free Panda Express Kid's Meal with Reading Program

Panda Express Read With Me is a program teachers can enroll their students in that rewards them for reading. Panda Express will send you bookmarks and reward materials to get started, then students will have a goal to read 5 books. Once accomplished, they will earn a free Panda Express Kid's Meal coupon.
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9. Free Book for Kids in the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

Free Book for Kids in the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

Kids in grades 1-6 can earn a free book from a selected list if they participate in the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program running from July 1-August 31. Read any 8 books this summer, record them on your Summer Reading Journal, and present your completed journal to your local Barnes and Noble. See the following page for the list of books to choose from, and to print your Summer Reading Journal to get started.
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10. SeaWorld Orlando Preschool Card: 2027 Priority Waitlist

SeaWorld Orlando Preschool Card: 2027 Priority Waitlist

Preschool Card 2026 Registration Closed - Join the 2027 Priority List
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11. Free National Park Pass for 4th Graders, & Parents or Educators of 4th Graders

Free National Park Pass for 4th Graders, & Parents or Educators of 4th Graders

Bike through a forest. Walk in a desert. See a whale burst through the ocean's surface. Do all this and more with your pass. And bring a car full of family and friends for free!
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12. Kids Bowl Free All Summer

Kids Bowl Free All Summer

This Summer you can teach the kids to bowl for free! This organization works with bowling alleys all across the nation to offer kids 2 free bowling games every day, all summer long.
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13. Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

The National Park Service has free entrance days throughout the year. If you're planning a trip in the future then take a look at this list and see if your schedule matches up!
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14. Freebies for Kids at JC Penney - Second Saturday of the Month

Freebies for Kids at JC Penney - Second Saturday of the Month

Every 2nd Saturday of the month is Kids day at JC Penney. See all of their upcoming craft making events here to see what your child can make and take home for free!
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15. Junior NBA Freebies for Parents and Youth Basketball Programs

Junior NBA Freebies for Parents and Youth Basketball Programs

The Jr. NBA program helps fund youth and community basketball programs so every child has a chance to learn to play basketball. When you sign up you'll receive some freebies from them. Parents will receive a free mousepad, and organizations will get a free gift and access to exclusive events and training programs.
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16. Free Kids Club Craft Classes at Michaels

Free Kids Club Craft Classes at Michaels

Fall is here and arts and crafts are here! Michaels has some free classes available to make some fun arts and crafts projects with the kids. Find a location near you.
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17. Take Your Kids Skating for Free

Take Your Kids Skating for Free

You never know what your kids will be into until you introduce them! Introduce them to roller skating with free passes thanks to Kids Skate Free.
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18. Visit Museums for Free Thanks to Bank of America

Visit Museums for Free Thanks to Bank of America

We soak up our own culture every day, but museums give us a good look at our roots. If you're a member of Bank of America, you can enjoy certain sights and exhibits for free.
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19. Free Airplane Flights for Young Eagles

Free Airplane Flights for Young Eagles

Kids who get used to airplanes early on tend to be better flyers in life. Here's how you or your child can take a free introductory flight thanks to the EAA.
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20. Free Fishing Days - Fish Without a License in Every State

Free Fishing Days - Fish Without a License in Every State

During National Fishing and Boating Week, you'll have the chance to go fishing for free, whether you have a license or not. Find out what free fishing days have in store in your area.
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