The new year is here and along with a fresh start, its also bringing tons of freebies to families everywhere! Every month offers at least one tasty treat or activity the entire gang can enjoy. We’ve done all the hard work for you––all you need to do is keep scrolling to score the coolest deals of 2020.
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January
Enjoy the Mini Hockey Game DIY workshop with the kids at Home Depot on Jan. 4. Home Depot offers monthly kids events throughout the year––you can click here for all the details.
Head to a National Park and get in free on MLK Day, Jan. 20.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with plenty of free pie on National Pie Day, Jan. 23
February
Enjoy a free bagel on Feb. 15, National Bagel Day.
Score a free stack of pancakes at IHOP’s annual National Pancake Day, Feb. 25.
March
Hop into summer early with the Kids Bowl Free program starting Mar. 1
Slice up some tasty desserts as plenty of eateries celebrate International Pi Day on Mar. 14.
April
Score two free tickets to Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day on Apr. 4.
Scoop up a cold one at Ben & Jerry’s annual Free Cone Day, Apr. 9.
Head to a National Park and get in free on Apr. 18, the first day of National Park Week.
Check out your local Auntie Anne’s on Pretzel Day, Apr. 26. In year’s past, they’ve offered a free cinnamon sugar or OG pretzel with the purchase of another.
May
Check your local Chipotle on Cinco de Mayo. Last year they offered free delivery on $10 orders!
Get yourself to a local Haagen Dazs and take advantage of Free Cone Day, May 12.
June
Enjoy a sweet breakfast on National Donut Day, Jun. 5
July
Enjoy the best day of the summer on Free Slurpee Day, Jul. 11
Harness your inner moo for Cow Appreciation Day at Chick Fil-A and score a free entree when you dress up as a cow on Jul. 14.
Jul. 16 is National Ice Cream Day and that means lots of scoop shops are offering freebies.
Enjoy the taste of summer on National Hot Dog Day, Jul. 18.
August
Head to a National Park and get in free on Aug. 25, the National Park Service birthday.
Celebrate National Aunt’s Day with a BOGO deal at Auntie Anne’s on Aug. 26
September
Grab your free cup of joe on National Coffee Day, Sept. 24.
Head to a National Park and get in free on Sept. 25, National Public Lands Day.
October
Score tons of discounts and freebies at your fave chocolatiers like Godiva, Russell Stover, Lindt, Hershey’s and Ghiradelli on National Chocolate Day, Oct. 28.
November
Head to a National Park and get in free on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
December
Wrap up your Christmas shopping in a flash with Free Shipping Day, Dec. 18.
––Karly Wood
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