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Free annual pass for 4th graders and their families to all national parks and federal lands.

Who: 4th grade students + families

When: Annual

How: Print voucher at everykidoutdoors.gov

Free credit reports from all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) — weekly access available.

Who: All US consumers

When: Weekly

How: Visit AnnualCreditReport.com

Free federal tax return preparation and e-filing for taxpayers with AGI at or below the annual threshold (~$84,000).

Who: AGI below threshold

When: Annual — Jan through Oct

How: Visit IRS.gov/freefile

Federal program providing assistance with home energy bills, weatherization, and energy-related emergencies.

Who: Income-based (varies by state)

When: Annual application

How: Apply through state/local agency

Several days per year where entrance fees are waived at all National Park Service sites. Typically includes MLK Day, first day of National Park Week, Juneteenth, National Public Lands Day, Veterans Day.

Who: Everyone

When: Annual — multiple dates

How: Visit NPS.gov for dates

All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo in Washington DC are always free admission.

Who: Everyone

When: Always

How: Just show up — no tickets needed for most

Free next-day pickup of prepaid USPS packages from your address by your mail carrier.

Who: All USPS customers

When: Always

How: Schedule at usps.com or USPS app

Free in-person tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers at libraries and community centers.

Who: Income ≤ $67,000

When: Annual — Feb through Apr

How: Use IRS VITA locator by ZIP code

Free Grand Slam breakfast on your birthday at Denny's. No purchase required.

Who: Valid ID showing birthday

When: Annual

How: Show ID at any Denny's location

Free birthday gift set from Sephora Beauty Insider program. No purchase required.

Who: Beauty Insider member (free)

When: Annual

How: Join Beauty Insider, redeem in store or online during birthday month

Free handcrafted drink or food item on your birthday when you're a Starbucks Rewards member.

Who: Starbucks Rewards member

When: Annual

How: Join Starbucks Rewards (free), item appears in app on birthday

Free battery testing and charging system diagnostics at any AutoZone store.

Who: Everyone — no purchase required

When: Always

How: Walk into any AutoZone and ask

Free tire pressure check, visual inspection, and air fill at Discount Tire/America's Tire.

Who: Everyone — any tire brand

When: Always

How: Drive to any Discount Tire location

Weekly free offers for T-Mobile customers including free food, discounts, and prizes every Tuesday.

Who: T-Mobile customers

When: Weekly — every Tuesday

How: Download T-Mobile Tuesdays app

Many states offer sales tax holidays on clothing, school supplies, and electronics in late July/August. Savings of 4-8% on qualifying purchases.

Who: Residents of participating states

When: Annual — late July/August

How: Check your state's tax holiday dates and qualifying items

Comic book shops give away free comics on the first Saturday of May. Major publishers produce special free editions.

Who: Everyone

When: Annual — first Saturday in May

How: Visit participating comic shops

Major coffee chains offer free coffee on September 29. Participants typically include Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Panera, and many local shops.

Who: Everyone

When: Annual — September 29

How: Visit participating locations

Pizza chains offer deals and free slices on February 9. Typical participants: Domino's, Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Little Caesars.

Who: Everyone

When: Annual — February 9

How: Check chain apps and websites

Many restaurants and businesses offer free items around Tax Day (April 15) — historically including free cookies, pizza slices, and more.

Who: Everyone

When: Annual — around April 15

How: Check SavvySuperSaver for updated list each year

Free chicken sandwich or nuggets when you download the Chick-fil-A app and create a Chick-fil-A One account.

Who: New app users

When: One-time

How: Download app, create account

Free drip coffee or tea in IKEA restaurants for IKEA Family members (free loyalty program).

Who: IKEA Family members (free)

When: Always

How: Sign up for IKEA Family, show card/app at restaurant

Free doughnut when you sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards. Plus free doughnut on your birthday.

Who: New rewards members

When: One-time signup + annual birthday

How: Download app or sign up online

Panera frequently offers free trial of their Unlimited Sip Club (unlimited coffee, tea, lemonade, soda).

Who: New subscribers

When: Trial period

How: Check Panera app for current trial offer

Completely free coding curriculum covering web development, JavaScript, Python, data science, and more with verified certifications.

Who: Everyone

When: Always

How: Sign up at freecodecamp.org

Professional certificates in Data Analytics, Project Management, IT Support, UX Design, Cybersecurity, and more. Financial aid available.

Who: Everyone — financial aid available

When: Self-paced

How: Enroll via Coursera with Google scholarship

Free courses in math, science, computing, economics, humanities, and test prep (SAT, LSAT, MCAT).

Who: Everyone

When: Always

How: Visit khanacademy.org

Most US public libraries offer free streaming (Kanopy, Hoopla), free ebooks (Libby/OverDrive), LinkedIn Learning, museum passes, and more — all with just a library card.

Who: Library card holders

When: Always

How: Get a free library card and check your library's digital offerings