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Check out this list of free stuff for kids!
Looking for free stuff for kids to enjoy this summer? We’re sharing totally free things they can enjoy in the coming months, whether you’re looking for ways to beat the heat, snack on a free treat, or make the most of summer!
1. Score free pizza by reaching summer reading goals.
Register up to five children between 4 and 12 years old in grades pre-K to 6th grade. Your child will be able to use this free app throughout the summer to earn one free personal pan pizza each month by meeting parent-set reading goals - the first reward drops July 1st-15th!
Head to our Pizza Hut Book It post to learn more!
2. Get a free book at Barnes & Noble just for reading.
Through August 31st, Barnes & Noble is hosting a Summer Reading Program, where kids in grades 1-6 can earn a completely FREE book by simply reading. Head over to our full summer reading programs post to learn more and see other reading rewards kids can score - including bundt cakes, Chuck-E-Cheese play points, and more!
3. Take the whole family to Phoenix Theatres for FREE movies all summer long!
Phoenix Theatres is showing family-friendly movies for FREE at 10 AM every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning starting June 2nd. Doors open at 9 AM, and all age groups are welcome. Plus, they’ll have a special Kiddie Meal available!
Find a Phoenix Theatres location near you.
*Note that the end-of-summer dates vary by location.
Don’t have a Phoenix Theater near you? Check out these other popular movie theaters offering affordable movies for kids.
4. Teens can work out for free at any Planet Fitness all summer long.
Teens ages 14-19 can sign up now to enjoy free gym access from June 1st through August 31st at any Planet Fitness location.
Whether teens are looking to stay active, train for a sport, or simply beat summer boredom, this is an simple way to work out all season long without spending a penny. Even better, parents can join their teens with a FREE day pass this year!
5. Kids can bowl free all summer long at an alley near you.
Kids can bowl FREE all summer long through the Kids Bowl Free Program! With the average game costing between $3.25 and $5 and the fact that kids can play up to 2 free games per day, this works out to at least a $400 value per kid. Awesome!
More than 1,300 bowling centers in the US and Canada offer Kids Bowl Free. Note that the age limit for the Kids Bowl Free program is set by participating bowling centers and may vary, and each bowling center sets its own start date for the program.
Head over to our Kids Bowl Free post to learn how to sign up!
6. Head to a National Park and get free admission for the whole family.
The National Park Service frequently offers FREE entrance days to U.S. National Parks! This free entry provides a excellent opportunity to visit a park that normally charges a fee, such as Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and more. This is not only a excellent freebie for kids, but for the whole family too!
Here are the upcoming free admission days:- June 14: Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday
- July 3-5: Independence Day weekend
- August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
- September 17: Constitution Day
Check out the full list of participating sites here.
7. Register kids for the free monthly workshops where they can make crafts.
The Home Depot and Lowe’s both host Free Kids Workshops every month. Pre-registration online is required.
Upcoming events at The Home Depot:- July 4th: Go Kart
- August 1st: Rocket Game
- September 5th: School Bus Organizer
- October 3rd: Witch Candy Box
- June 13th: DIY Toy Box
- July 25th: MrBeast Swarm Jet Workshop
- August 15th: Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie Workshop
- September 12th: Haunted House
- October 17th: Firefighting Plane
*Registration opens about one month before the event.
Hip Tip: Shop at JCPenney? Check out the free kids’ events at JCPenney.
8. Kids can enjoy free fishing events at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s.
On June 13th & 14th and June 20th & 21st from 10 AM-2 PM local time, head to Cabela’s or Bass Pro Shops for their popular FREE Kids Fishing Event! This family-friendly event is packed with outdoor fun and hands-on activities designed to help little anglers learn the basics of fishing.
Head over to our kids’ fishing events post to learn more!
9. Kids 5 and under can build free LEGOs in July.
On Tuesday, July 14th at 9:15 AM local time, participating LEGO Stores nationwide will be hosting free LEGO Little Builder Classes! Designed for ages 2 to 5, each fun-filled class combines hands-on play with developmental skill-building.
Head this way to sign up for a spot at a participating location near you. But hurry, spots are filling up fast!
10. Grab a free Frazil slushie every Friday in June.
Free Frazil Friday has returned! Every single Friday in June, you can score a FREE small Frazil Slushie! To redeem the offer, all you will have to do is visit a participating convenience store, fill up a small-sized slushie, and bring it to the counter, where the cashier will ring it up for FREE! Limit 1 per person (or kiddo)! 😉
You can also score a free Tropical Smoothie on June 21st!
