Who doesn’t love a good freebie, especially when it brings a smile to a child’s face? At SwagGrabber, we believe that enriching your child’s world doesn’t have to break the bank. From captivating books to exciting craft kits and even birthday treats, there’s a surprising abundance of amazing freebies available for kids and families if you know where to look!
This comprehensive guide will help you discover a treasure trove of completely free items and experiences that will delight your little ones, support their learning, and help your family save money. Get ready to explore a world of fun, learning, and free opportunities!
Why Freebies for Kids Are a Win-Win
Freebies for kids aren’t just about saving money; they offer a host of benefits that make them incredibly valuable:
- Spark Joy & Excitement: There’s nothing quite like the thrill of receiving something new, especially when it’s a surprise in the mail or a fun item at an event.
- Encourage Learning & Creativity: Many freebies are designed to be educational or inspire imaginative play, from books and activity sheets to building kits.
- Introduce New Interests: Free samples or trial experiences can expose kids to new hobbies, foods, or subjects they might not otherwise encounter.
- Budget-Friendly Fun: They provide fantastic entertainment and resources without adding to your family’s expenses.
- Reduce Waste: By utilizing free resources, you’re making the most of available opportunities and potentially reducing impulse purchases.
How to Discover Freebies for Your Kids
Finding these fantastic freebies often requires a little savvy and knowing where to look. Here are our top strategies:
- Direct from Brands & Manufacturers: Many companies offer free samples or promotional items directly through their websites. Look for “Contact Us,” “Promotions,” or “Free Sample” sections.
- Sign Up for Email Newsletters: Brands, non-profits, and parenting websites (like SwagGrabber!) often announce freebies exclusively to their email subscribers.
- Follow on Social Media: Companies frequently run contests and giveaways on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter). Turn on notifications for your favorite kid-friendly brands.
- Check Rebate & Cashback Apps: Apps like Ibotta or Fetch Rewards sometimes offer 100% cashback deals, making an item effectively free after purchase.
- Local Libraries & Community Centers: These hubs often have free passes to museums, zoos, or offer free classes and events for children.
- Community Events & Fairs: Local festivals, health fairs, and school events are often great places to pick up free samples, stickers, and promotional items.
- Birthday Clubs: Many restaurants and stores offer free treats or discounts for kids on their birthdays.
Your Ultimate List of Freebies for Kids
Here’s a breakdown of some of the most popular types of freebies you can find for children, along with examples:
Books & Educational Materials
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: This incredible program mails a free, high-quality book to children from birth to age five every month, regardless of income, in participating areas. Check their website for availability in your zip code.
- PJ Library: Offers free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children ages 0-12 every month.
- Online Printables & Worksheets: Websites like SwagGrabber (check out our Free Printables & Activities section!) offer a wealth of free coloring pages, educational worksheets, holiday crafts, and more that you can print at home.
- Local Library Programs: Many libraries have summer reading programs with free incentives, story times, and even free access to educational apps or online resources. Beyond books, your library card can unlock free access to online learning platforms (like Rosetta Stone or LinkedIn Learning), digital newspapers and magazines, streaming services, and even free Wi-Fi hotspots you can borrow! participating areas. Check their website for availability in your zip code.
Stickers & Crafts
- Free Stickers from Companies: As highlighted in our dedicated guide, many brands (from outdoor gear to food companies) will send free stickers if you politely request them, often by mail. This is a fun way to get kids writing too! (See our full guide: Score Free Stickers: How to Get Them for Your Kids (and Yourself!))
- Kids Workshops: Stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s offer free monthly building workshops where kids get to construct a wooden project, receive a free apron and pin, and learn valuable DIY skills. (Learn more: Free Kids Workshops at Home Depot: Build & Learn for Free!)
- Craft Supply Samples: Sometimes craft stores or manufacturers offer small free samples of new products.
Samples & Products
- Diaper & Formula Samples: Many baby product brands offer free samples when you sign up for their loyalty programs or newsletters, especially useful for new parents.
- Baby Welcome Boxes: Hospitals, baby registries (like Amazon Baby Registry, Target Baby Registry), and some retailers offer free welcome boxes filled with samples when you sign up.
- Personal Care Miniatures: Occasionally, brands offer free travel-sized toothpaste, shampoo, or soap that can be great for kids’ overnight bags.
Experiences & Entertainment
- Museum & Park Passes: Your local library often has programs where you can check out free passes to local museums, state parks, or cultural attractions.
- Free Community Events: Look for free concerts in the park, outdoor movie nights, local festivals, and library events in your area.
- Nature & Conservation Freebies: Organizations focused on wildlife or environmental conservation sometimes offer free seed packets, nature guides, or educational posters.
Birthday Freebies
- Many restaurants and retailers offer free food, treats, or small gifts for kids on their birthdays when you sign up for their email clubs. Examples often include free ice cream, cookies, or small toys.
Tips for Claiming Your Freebies
- Be Patient: Freebies, especially those sent by mail, can take several weeks to arrive.
- Read the Fine Print: Always check eligibility requirements (age, location) and any specific instructions for requesting.
- Protect Your Privacy: Be mindful of the information you share, especially when signing up for online offers. Stick to reputable brands and organizations.
- Check Locally: Don’t forget to explore resources in your own community – libraries, community centers, and local businesses are often hidden gems for free kid-friendly opportunities.
With a little effort and the right resources, you can keep your kids entertained, educated, and excited with a steady stream of fantastic freebies. Happy hunting!
Here is our current list…Updated daily!
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USPS Operation Santa – How to Send or Adopt a Letter to Santa!
Free Kang and Kodos Glider in Fortnite
Free Kids Movie Tickets to See “Stitch Head – First 3,000 Only!
Kellogg’s Is Giving Away FREE Books for Kids – Last Chance to Get Yours!
Free Last Kids on Earth Fan Club Welcome Kit
Join the Backseat Book Crew and Snag a Free Bundle!
Exclusive Gaming Freebies for Amazon Prime Members!
Got a Fourth Grader This Year? Get a FREE 1-Year Pass to National Parks!
Free 1-Year USTA Junior Membership for Kids Under 10 – Sign Up Now!
2025 List of Freebies for Good Report Cards
Free Dog Man Backpack with Summer Reading at Books-A-Million
Ongoing Freebies for Kids….
Freebies for Kids from PETA
PETA offers quite a few freebies for kids. You can get free stickers, comic books, membership card, and more!
FREE Printable Under the Sea Kids Activity Pack
We are back with another fun printable for the kiddos! Grab this FREE Printable Under the Sea Kids Activity Pack to keep them entertained for hours!
Free Blanket Fort Instructions from IKEA
IKEA just released these fun fort instructions to build forts at home using IKEA products. The cool thing is you could use things around the house instead! Print them out and let the kids go!
Free Butterfly Garden Starter Kit!
Take the Butterfly Heroes pledge to plant some food and help butterflies while you are at home. By taking the pledge you can help yourself and family while starting a food garden that also helps butterflies and bees.
Free TNT Fireworks Kit
Join the TNT Club to receive free TNT Fireworks Kit. The Kit includes: TNT Poster, TNT Sticker, TNT Magnet, TNT Tattoos, and More.
FREE Disney Penguins Printable Activity Pack
Disneynature is offering a FREE Disney Penguins Printable Activity Pack! The activity pack is based on the movie Penguins that is out in theaters now. The book includes information about Antarctica, drawing, games and crafts. This offer will be available for a limited time only.
FREE Membership to Adventure Academy
Trying to find fun ways to keep the kiddos entertained? Sign up for Adventure Academy and receive your two months free! Adventure Academy offers thousands of educational games and programs through an interactive virtual world.
Free Roblox Trivia Game
Looking for a new game to keep the kiddos occupied? Try our new printable Roblox Trivia Game!
Free Printable Space Trivia Worksheet
We are back with another fun and FREE printable. Now we have a Space Trivia Worksheet for you to download and print out for your kids! This Space Trivia Worksheet is a great way to help your kids learn about space. It is also a great way to test their knowledge on space facts.
FREE Printable Frozen Word Search
Entertain the kiddos with this fun little Frozen Word Search. Your goal is to find the list of words hidden in the grid. Words can be discovered horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or backwards.
Free Printable Cinderella Activity Booklet
Target is offering a Free Cinderella Activity Booklet! Just download the book and print it out as many times as you want. The activity book includes a connect the dots game, word jumble, matching game, and a crown and wand cut out.
Free Pizza Hut Camp Book It Program – Earn Free Pizza!
Earn free pizza with Camp BOOK IT! Want to keep the kiddos reading through summer break? Kids can earn a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut through the first-ever Camp BOOK IT program. What a great incentive! Parents, join Camp BOOK IT! and keep rewarding your kids all summer long.
Free Pokemon Channel Trial – Watch ALL Episodes for FREE
If you’re a true fan of Pokémon, then you know that the TV series is just as important as the games. With the above Pokemon trial you can watch all of the shows for FREE!
Pokemon Content Freebies
There are usually freebies you can get in the Pokemon game. You can receive the following digital in-game content for Pokemon Go: Prime Gaming Bundle #10 for free 20x Ultra balls, and more
Free Sesame Street Videos
Amazon Instant Video is offering some fun Sesame Street videos for FREE right now… Join your favorite Sesame Street characters as they learn, play, and grow. Elmo and his friends explore an exciting range of topics, from getting ready for school to discovering the wonders of learning with music.
Free Printable Gratitude Journal
Teach kids to be grateful! The pages are designed to be filled out once a day, so you can track your progress and see how your attitude changes over time. Take some time each day to reflect on what you are grateful for, and watch
Free PETA Kids Comic Books
Order yourself some FREE PETA comic books. You can get: A Dog’s Life, A Cow’s Life, A Fish’s Life, A Rat’s Life, and A Chicken’s Life. After you’ve read them, share them with a friend or family member!
Free Subscription to Sports Illustrated Kids
Hurry over and request a FREE Subscription to Sports Illustrated Kids. The ultimate, kid-friendly, resource on sports including: profiles of the biggest names in sports, fun sports trivia, games, contests, amazing action photography, instructional tips from the pros, interactive sports cards, and hilarious Buzz Beamer cartoons.
FREE US Tennis Association Junior 1 Year Membership
This Free membership includes an annual subscription to the Bounce newsletter, eligibility to participate in USTA Junior tournaments and Junior Team tennis. Valid for kids 10 and under.
Free Subscription to LEGO Life Magazine
This is an awesome freebie to get if you have kids that love Legos!! Sign up to start a Free Subscription to LEGO Life Magazine! You’ll receive the magazine 5 times a year and can cancel your subscription at any time. No credit card required – Yes, this is totally FREE!
Get 2 FREE Xbox Games
Every month Xbox owners with Gold Subscription can download 2 More Games for FREE. All of the Xbox 360 games are backwards compatible which means they will play on Xbox One too!
20+ FREE Minecraft Kindle Books
Amazon has a Huge Selection of FREE Minecraft Kindle Books! Great chance to stock up for the Minecraft fans in your house. Options include: Diary of a Minecraft Blacksmith – The Blacksmith and The Apprentice Diary of Minecraft Skeleton Steve the Noob Years – and more!
FREE Printable Summer Reading Goal Bookmark
Print out this Summer Reading Goal Bookmark and challenge them to read 10 books this summer. Have them choose a prize and write in on the back to remind them there is a goal!
Kids Summer Reading Programs – Earn FREE Books
Summer reading programs are a great way to keep kids reading during the summer. They can earn free books and rewards.
Freebies for Good Report Cards
Good report cards should be rewarded and lots of restaurants do just that – freebies for good grades! Here’s the list we know of!
Free 1-Year Pass to National Parks for Fourth Graders
Every fourth grader can get a FREE “Every Kid in a Park” pass that’s good for free admission to all of America’s federal lands and waters — for them and their families — for a full year. The free annual pass is valued at $80, and includes admission to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites!
Birthday Freebies for Kids
Many restaurants and stores offer freebies for birthdays. Make sure to check out our HUGE list!
Free Personalized Birthday Call from Nick Jr. Characters
If you are looking for a free way to doing some cool for your kid’s birthday check out this sweet freebie! For a limited time, you can get a Free Nick Jr. Character Birthday Phone call! You can choose from Dora, PAW Patrol Chase & Friends, Spongebob SquarePants, Wally, Peter Rabbit, Dora and Friends, PAW Patrol Skye and Friends, Shimmer and Shine, Blaze, and Bubble Guppies.
FREE 30 Days of Nick Jr. Noggin
For a limited time, you can get a FREE 30 day trial of Noggin by Nick Jr. Kids will LOVE full access to all of their favorite shows! Their ever-growing selection of shows includes hit series like Peppa Pig, Dora the Explorer, Bubble Guppies, Paw Patrol, Go, Diego, Go!, Fresh Beat Band of Spies, SpongeBob SquarePants and many more!
Free SeaWorld Orlando Preschool Card **FL & TX Residents Only**
Got a kid under 5 and live in Florida or Texas? If so, hurry over and request a FREE SeaWorld Preschool Card! Kids 5 and under can enjoy FREE admission to SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando with the Preschool Card.”
Lowe’s Build & Grow Workshops
Kids will learn basic building skills as they follow the steps to create a unique item. The Build & Grow projects are free “How To Clinics” designed for children ages 5-12.
FREE Sesame Street Fire Safety Coloring Book
The US Fire Administration and FEMA are offering a FREE Sesame Street Fire Safety Station Color Book! Great way to introduce or review fire safety at your home! D
HUGE List of Printable Valentine’s Day Cards for School
We have complied a HUGE list of Printable Valentine’s Day Cards for School. There are a lot of fun themes like Fornite – Pokemon – Star Wars – Minecraft – and more! GO HERE to see the full list!
Try Amazon Kids+ for an Entire Month for FREE!
Amazon is offering Prime Members a 1-Month Amazon Kids+ Family Plan for FREE. Endless fun for Kids. Peace of mind for Parents. Designed for kids ages 3-12 to safely learn, grow and explore. Features exclusive original content and brands like Disney, Nickelodeon, PBS Kids, Marvel, Lego and more.
Free Craft Event at JCPenney
JCPenney offers free craft events. Kids get a free craft, ID badge, lanyard and pin. Parents get a 10% off coupon!
Kids Bowl Free All Summer
Sign up for the Kids Bowl Free Program and your kiddos will each get 2 free games every day this summer.
FREE Cedar Point Pre-K Season Pass for Kids Ages 3-5
FREE Cedar Point Pre-K Pass!! Fun for all ages! The Cedar Point Pre-K Pass grants complimentary admission to children ages 3 to 5 years old for the entire season.
Free Subscription to Netflix Jr. Magazine
Hurry over to request a Free Subscription to Netflix Jr. Magazine! It’s an actual, physical magazine your kids can hold in their hands — full of games, stories, activities — everything you need to share in the fun of your child’s favorite Netflix characters.
Try Hockey For Free Day
Participating locations encourage kids, ages 4 to 9, to come try youth hockey as part of Hockey Week Across America. Upcoming Hockey Days are: November 5th and February 25th.
Free Events at Home Depot
Home Depot Kids Workshops provide a mix of skill-building, creativity, and safety for future DIYers every month in Home Depot stores across the country.
Free Annie’s Sticker
For a limited time, you can get a Free Annie’s Sticker! You can choose from a “Don’t Panic, It’s Organic” Sticker , “Recycle! (no butts about it)”, Cheddar Bunny Sticker or a “Annie’s – Sun’s out Buns out” Sticker.
FREE Books from Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Republic of Ireland.
Whether it is activities or games, it is also a very fulfilling thing to make children happy. To make children more interested in participating, parents can create incentive plans.
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