Looking for fun activities for your kid without breaking the bank? We’ve got great news! For the rest of April and through the end of May, enjoy amazing freebies such as free workshops, free restaurant offers, and other great surprises. But don’t wait too long – some of these offers won’t stick around for a while! Scroll down to check them out!
Kids Freebies in May 2025
FREE LEGO Build Event
LEGO fans, don’t miss this chance! Don’t miss a free Creativity Workshop at your local LEGO store (select stores, times vary by location). On Sunday, May 4th, from 12pm to 2pm, they are having a free Build a Free Star Wars Grogu Event! During this workshop, kids over 10 years old, will build their own LEGO Star Wars Grogu and take it home with them. Quantites are limited and the LEGO Grogu model can not be purchased in stores!
FREE Build a Birdy Buffet Kids Workshop at Home Depot
Looking for a fun event for your kiddo? Home Depot is offering an exciting kids’ workshop every first Saturday of the month, providing children ages 5 to 12 with the chance to craft wooden creations. While these workshops are tailored to this age group, kids of all ages are welcome to participate.
On May 3rd, kids will get a Birdy Buffet for Free to work on in-store! To register, simply head over here, find the “In-Store Kids’ Workshop” section, and sign up. With limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis, make sure to register early to secure your child’s spot. Kids will receive a certificate of achievement at the end and a commemorative pin to put on their aprons. Register for this kids’ workshop now!
FREE Kids Workshop at Michaels
On May 4th, from 2 pm to 4 pm, Michaels will be hosting an I Love Mom Clay Pot Event wherein your kids can make the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Please note that the workshop is free but you have to pay $10 for the supplies needed which you can take home with the finished project.
FREE Museum Admission (Bank of America Cardholders)
Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and U.S. Trust customers can score a free Museum Admission to over 225 participating museum locations nationwide! All you need to do is show your active Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America Private Bank, or U.S. Trust credit or debit card with a photo ID to get the offer. Free admission is valid at participating institutions for cardholders only (guests do not qualify for free admission). The offer is valid during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. The next free dates are on May 3rd and 4th. Find your nearest museum here!
Kids Eat FREE at IHOP
Starting May 5th at IHOP your little ones will be able to eat for free! Kids eat free special is back at IHOP for a limited time every day of the week from 4pm to 10pm local time! To score this offer all you have to do is purchase one adult entree.
Find your closest IHOP here! Note that this offer is available for dine-in at select locations only and you can get one free kids’ meal for every adult entree that you purchase.
Kids 12 and younger can pick between seven menu items:
- French Toast Sticks
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Happy Face Pancake Combo
- Jr. Cupcake Pancake Combo
- Jr. Cheeseburger
- Jr. Chicken Strips
- Silver Five
FREE Kids’ Workshop at Lowe’s
Calling all parents and young DIY enthusiasts! Lowe’s has exciting and educational monthly workshops and events for your kids to unleash their creativity and acquire new skills!
On May 17th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, Lowe’s will present another exciting free workshop event. Kids will have a blast designing and assembling a Spinning Trinket Box – a fantastic hands-on experience! Remember to secure your spot by registering before May 16th!
FREE Crayola Box of Crayons
Crayola is celebrating National Crayon Day by giving a free 32-count box of Crayons through May 23rd! Plus, you’ll get to choose which colors you want in the box from the “Pick Your Pack” wall, including some new colors from their special-edition Crayola Colors of the World crayon collection. Supplies are limited and it’s a first-come, first-serve deal, so hurry up, go here, register, and download a voucher!
Please note that there is a limit of two vouchers per household and the vouchers can only be redeemed during the time you choose. Pickup locations and times can not be reschedule and you must arrive on your designated pickup day. See more information here!
FREE Piknik 1-Month Trial (Fun Learning Apps for Preschoolers)
Explore the award-winning collection of safe, educational, and imaginative apps for preschoolers with Piknik! You’ll get full access to fun games from Sago Mini, Toca Boca and Originator that support early learning and spark creativity. Even better, try it free for 1 month! Check out more details on this deal here!
FREE Mother’s Day Craft at JCPenney
JCPenney stores are back with their fun and free Kids Zone Craft Event! Every second Saturday of the month, kids get the chance to create something cool and take home goodies like a craft, an ID badge, a lanyard, and a collector’s pin. After completing six crafts, they’ll earn a Master Medallion!
On May 10th, from 11 am to noon, join the “Mother’s Day Bracelet & Card Craft” event where you will craft your own Mother’s Day Bracelet & Card for Mother’s Day! Spots and supplies are limited, so come early to snag a spot.
And here’s the bonus for parents: a 10% off coupon! Combine it with other JCPenney coupons for even more savings. Don’t miss out on this fun and rewarding experience – search for the nearest store here!
More Kids Things To Do:
- Get a 7-day free trial to Night Zookeeper!
- Sign up for a free 30-day trial at ABCmouse and/or Adventure Academy.
- Kids’-eat-free restaurants:
- Bob Evans
- Chili’s
- Denny’s
- Red Robin
- Today at Apple – learn how to do things like design, coding, and moviemaking using Apple technologies at an Apple store for kids 8-12.
- Cedar Point in Ohio is offering a free Pre-K pass (ages 3-5) for the entire 2025 season.
- Get a free smash cake for your one year old’s birthday at select stores like Albertsons and Fred Meyer. Do note that most stores require a purchase to get it.
- Most American Airlines flights offer HOMER, an in-flight online platform where kids can do free activities like reading, music, science, and more!
- Kids less than 40 inches tall will receive a free Baby Cone at participating Bruster’s Ice Cream stores.
- Sign up for My Chili’s Rewards to keep on enjoying their sweet perk of getting a free kids’ meal!
Build-A-Bear Pay Your Age Birthday Bear!
Bonus Club Members (free to join) can score a Build-A-Bear ‘Pay Your Age’ Birthday Bear for the cost of the age your kiddo is turning – regularly this bear goes for $14! Also, note that this is only available at select stores. All you have to do is this: bring your kid into a Build-A-Bear store during their birthday month to count their candles, and they will pay for their own Birthday Treat Bear priced at the number of their age. Check out more details here!
FREE Legoland Kids Ticket with Purchase
Legoland is offering a free one-day child ticket with purchase of a full-price one-day adult ticket. Tickets are valid through December 31st, 2025 or by the expiration date printed on coupon. See more details and Legoland offers here!
Get 8 Months FREE with CodeSpark Annual Subscription
Ready to get your kids coding? CodeSpark Academy is tan award-winning coding app for kids. And right now they have an amazing offer for STEM fun and learning at home. You can subscribe to their annual plan for just $39.99! That’s like getting 8 months FREE! Need more details on this, click here!
Get FREE LEGO Life Magazine Subscription
Whether your kids or someone in your family loves LEGO, here’s a chance to treat them to a FREE LEGO Life Magazine Subscription! Packed with comics, activities, posters, and more, kids ages 5-9 will surely have tons of fun reading and exploring! The magazines will be delivered right to your door 4 times a year for FREE – no renewal or payment ever required! And right now, all new subscribers also get a printable activity pack! For more details – head over here!
FREE Kids’ Meals at Holiday Inn
If you plan to check in at Holiday Inn, you must know that they don’t charge their guests for kids’ meals. What a great way to save more when traveling!
Kids’ Deals at Fogo de Chao
Children who are 6 years old and under can enjoy complimentary dining while ages 7 to 12 years old are half-priced at Fogo de Chao.
50% Off Kids’ Meals at Buffalo Wild Wings
On Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering 50% off kids meals with adult meal purchase! So for a kids meal worth $7.49, you can order it for just $3.75 on these days! Check out their kids’ meals here!
FREE Pizza This Summer with Pizza Hut Book It Program
Starting May 1st, the new Pizza Hut Book It Program app called BOOK IT! Summer of Stories will be available on Google Play and Apple App Store! This new app will replace the “Camp Book IT” program and make it easier for parents to set and track reading goals.
This is an opportunity for kids to get a free pizza during summer – from June to August! All teachers or homeschool teachers of students in PreK – ages 4 to 12 can enroll their students in the program and enjoy this lovely deal. The program will track and reward your kids for reading (the goal is set by the teacher and can be adapted to each student). When kids meet their monthly reading goal, they’ll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan pizza from Pizza Hut! For more details – click here!
FREE Panda Express Kids Meal through Read With Me Program
Right now, elementary students aged 5 to 11 years and from Pre-K/TK up to 5th grade can participate in the Read With Me Program! The students are earning the rewards from only one teacher, and the subjects can be based on the specific class the educator is teaching. Child-focused program organizations are eligible and the teachers are also getting awards, tracking student book reads, bookmarks etc. Students are also awarded with a free meal coupon upon completion of 5 book reads.
FREE National Park Annual Pass for 4th Graders & Families
Through August 31st, 2025, parents or teachers can score a free National Parks Annual Pass for their 4th graders in the 2024-2025 school year through the Every Kid Outdoors Program. This free pass is also valid for homeschooling kids, all children under 16 in the group, and up to three accompanying adults.
All you have to do is head over here and tap the ‘Get Your Pass’ button, then, answer a few questions. You’ll then get a voucher that allows you a free pass to national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and more. Even sweeter, you can use the free pass as often as possible! Pop in here for more!
Disney World Family Deals – 50% Off Kids Tickets & More
Are you planning a trip to a Disney Theme Park? Here are some fantastic offers for you! Disney World has just announced new family deals for summer 2025, and your family can save big with special deals available for booking now!
You can purchase a 3-day or longer Kids’ Standard Ticket for 50% off (valid for visits beginning May 27th through September 20th), and you can also score Disney 3-Day 3-Park Tickets from just $89 per day ($267 for a ticket) for visits starting on April 6th through September 22nd. Head over here for more Disney World Discounts!
As a bonus, if it’s your first visit with your kids, you are eligible to get a free 1st visit pin at both Disney locations. Find them at guest relations or at many of the stores inside.
FREE Pre-K Imagination Season Ticket
The 2025 FREE Pre-K Imagination Season Ticket allows any child born in 2020 or 2021 to enjoy a year of free fun at Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country. This special pass was modeled after Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which encourages a love of learning through books. Get yours here!
FREE California’s Great America Pre-K Pass
California’s Great America Pre-K Pass offers free admission to children between the ages of 3 and 5 for the entire season. They will have unlimited access to California’s Great America theme park, South Bay Shores waterpark, Tricks and Treats and Winterfest!
FREE Roller Skating & Summer Bowling
Kids bowl for free program has given over 40 million kids the chance to enjoy two free games of bowling every single day during the spring and summer months since 2007.
This program is all about giving back to the community and providing a safe and fun activity for children of all ages. Plus, it’s a great way to bond with your kids and create some lasting summer memories.
Our reader Scott…
hi want to get it on Friday
Hope you got it yesterday!