Free Activities, Events, Classes, and Camps for Kids

The best things in life truly are free! You just have to know where to look.

Our Free Activities, Events, Classes, and Camps for Kids Guide lists a multitude of no-cost classes and camps for kids, plus info free events, free activities, birthday freebies, and more free things to do with kids.

Best Free Events and Activities for Kids
Starbucks birthday freebies can include cake pops, drinks, or other treats! Photo by Jessica Stautberg
61 Birthday Freebies for Kids: Where Kids Get Free Food, Gifts, and Fun
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program mails one free, high-quality book per month to children ages 0-5! Photo courtesy of the Dollywood Foundation
Free Stuff For Kids in the Mail: Free Books, Toys, Magazines & More
Have sweet dreams of all the free baby stuff you'll get. Photo by Garrett Jackson courtesy of Unsplash
How to Get Free Baby Stuff: Diapers, Formula, Baby Gear, and More
Visit Joshua Tree National Park on one of the free admission days!
Visit National Parks in 2025 on Free National Park Entrance Days: Yellowstone, Zion, Acadia, and More
The internet is full of coding programs for kids, but which are the best? We tested them all. Photo courtesy of Kodable
Best Free Coding for Kids Websites and Apps to Learn Programming Skills
Make your world more colorful with printable coloring pages from Crayola. Photo courtesy of Crayola
The Ultimate Collection of Free Printable Coloring Pages for Kids

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Free Museums Across the Country
Kids can see the masterpieces and get hands-on with art during a free visit to MoMA on Friday evenings. Photo by Jody Mercier
Free Museum Days (and Always-Free Museums) in NYC
The remodeled National Air and Space Museum is a sight to behold. Photo courtesy of the museum
Free Museums in DC and Northern Virginia to Visit with Kids
Kids check out the current exhibit at the CAAM. Photo by HRDWRKER
13 Kid-Friendly Always-Free Museums in Los Angeles
See how much fun you can get into at these Boston Museums with free admission for kids! Boston Children's Museum photo by Andy Gregorowicz via Flickr 2.0
Free Museum Days (and Always Free Museums!) in Boston
The Orlando Museum of Art offers free museum days the first weekend of each month, as part of the Museums on Us program. Photo courtesy of OMA
Free Museums Days (and Always Free Museums!) in Orlando
Kids 18 and under are always free at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photo by Liz Baill @creativishmom
Free Museums and Free Museum Days in Philly

Latest Free Activities News

Discovery Green hosts free events like Arte en el Parque, where kids learn Spanish while making art. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green
100 Free Things To Do in Houston with Kids
Here's our mega-list of awesome things to do in Houston that don't cost a penny.
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Children's Museum Houston is free every Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston
Free Museum Days (and Always-Free Museums!) in Houston
Bookmark this list of Houston's free admission days and free museums.
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Disney Junior Play Zone at Katy Mills Mall. Photo courtesy of Simon Malls/Simon Property Group.
30 Free Things To Do Indoors in Houston: Indoor Places To Play On Cold and Rainy Days
Your kids can play for free at these spaces all around Houston.
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The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center has both outdoor and indoor play. Photo by Jessica Stautberg.
All the Best Things to Do in the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Kids will love escaping into the woods on the winding paths and trails.
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Free alligator education at Brazos Bend State Park. Photo by Sarah Banks.
The 10 Best Free Hidden Gems for Kids in Houston
Some of the best adventures are free hidden gems that many locals and visitors overlook.
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See aquatic life without a fee at Sea Center Texas. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
Keep Cool in Houston: Top Beaches, Swimming Lakes, Splash Pads, and AC Spots
Indoor and outdoor (but only those with lots of shade or water!) fun for kids and families that...
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