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 Heather Cox Rosenberg
Birthday Freebies for Kids: 63 Places To Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday
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, Magazines, Toys, and 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: Free 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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Escape the DC summer heat at Langdon Park Pool. Photo courtesy of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Best Free Public Swimming Pools in DC for Families
Here's where DC families can make a splash free of charge.
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Cool off at one of the area's many great splash pads this summer. Photo courtesy of Montgomery Parks
60 Unforgettable FREE Summer Activities for Kids in DC
Summer's here, and it's time to enjoy these free adventures in and near DC.
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Enjoy a free concert on Transit Pier every Wednesday evening. Photo courtesy of Wharf DC
DC's Free Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families Summer 2025
Enjoy some live music outdoors this summer across the DC area.
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Georgetown Waterfront Park's fountain is the perfect place to cool off on a hot day. Photo by Ron Cogswell via Flickr 2.0
Best Splash Pads in DC, Maryland, & Northern Virginia for Kids This Summer
Make a splash at one of these wet and wild spots in the DC area!
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Sunset Cinema at Cherry Hill Park in Falls Church, Virginia. Photo courtesy of the event.
Free Outdoor Movies in DC in Summer 2025 for Kids
Enjoy a family-friendly flick under the stars this summer!
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