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
62 Birthday Freebies for Kids: Where Kids Get Free Food, Gifts, and Fun
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: 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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The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center has both outdoor and indoor play. Photo by Jessica Stautberg.
All the Best Things to Do in the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Kids will love escaping into the woods on the winding paths and trails.
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Free alligator education at Brazos Bend State Park. Photo by Sarah Banks.
The 10 Best Free Hidden Gems for Kids in Houston
Some of the best adventures are free hidden gems that many locals and visitors overlook.
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See aquatic life without a fee at Sea Center Texas. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
Keep Cool in Houston: Top Beaches, Swimming Lakes, Splash Pads, and AC Spots
Indoor and outdoor (but only those with lots of shade or water!) fun for kids and families that...
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Spend a summer evening at one of these free outdoor concerts. Photo courtesy of the City of Friendswood
Houston's Free Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families Summer 2025
Spend those summer nights listening to free music.
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AsiaFest 2025 photo by Chris Dunn for the Asia Society
Ultimate Guide: 50 Free Things to Do with Kids in Houston This Summer
The best free kid events in Houston this summer.
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Go for a nature walk in on of Houston's huge parks. Photo by Anthony Rathbun, courtesy of the Houston Arboretum.
Houston Budget-Friendly Weekend Itinerary for Families
Your guide to weekend fun on the cheap.
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