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Free Shit in Washington

Free shit. The ferry still charges.

24 Washington-only listings · 311 national · latest check Sept 27, 2026

Free, every Friday

The Free Shit Drop

Only in Washington

24 state programs, checked on official pages

Tax credits people miss

Washington Working Families Tax Credit

Washington workers can get up to $1,330 back, even though the state has no income tax.

What it costs you: Account signupDate not posted yet. Listing checked Sept 27, 2026

Free college & tuition help

Washington College Grant

In 2026-27 a family of four earning $83,500 or less could get college or training for free.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Only-here money & perks

San Juan Island National Historical Park

National Park Service history on the cheap: no entrance pass required at this Washington site.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Only-here money & perks

Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve

No entrance pass required at this national site, so the only cost is getting there.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Energy help

Washington LIHEAP (Commerce)

Government help paying heating and cooling bills, plus crisis help if you are facing a shutoff or run out of fuel.

What it costs you: Account signupSeason variesNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Energy help

Washington Weatherization Program (Commerce)

Energy efficiency repairs that cut bills and improve home health and safety for qualifying low-income households.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free transit

Spokane Transit free rides for youth

Kids and teens ride Spokane Transit buses free.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free transit

King County Metro free youth fares

Riders 18 and under ride King County Metro free; a free Youth ORCA card is optional.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free health programs

Washington State Quitline

Free, confidential one-on-one coaching from a Quit Coach, and you may qualify for free medication too.

What it costs you: Phone numberNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Kids’ health coverage

Apple Health for Kids

Free or low-cost health coverage for Washington kids.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

State park free days

Whitman Mission National Historic Site

An entrance pass is not required to visit Whitman Mission National Historic Site.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

State park free days

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

An entrance pass is not required to visit Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

State park free days

Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Washington

An entrance pass is not required to visit Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Washington.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Library card perks

KCLS Museum Passes and Check Out Washington

King County Library cardholders can reserve a free visit to a local museum, garden or zoo once a month, and borrow state park passes through Check Out Washington.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Library card perks

Spokane Public Library Library of Things

Check out outdoor gear, musical instruments, garden tools and telescopes.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Library card perks

Spokane Public Library Seed Swap

Take up to 6 packets of edible and 6 of decorative seeds, and donate extras back.

What it costs you: Nothing at allUsually while supplies lastDate not posted yet. Listing checked Sept 27, 2026

Museum & zoo free days

Seattle Art Museum Free First Thursday

SAM is free on the first Thursday of every month.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNext: Dec 3, 2026Not yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Museum & zoo free days

Frye Art Museum

Seattle’s free art museum. Admission is always free.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Museum & zoo free days

Olympic Sculpture Park

Seattle Art Museum’s waterfront sculpture park is free all year.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free, every Friday

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Open settlementsUS

CVS may owe you up to $5 for using its website or app

Claim up to $5 without documentation if you used CVS web or app.

What it costs you: EmailEnds Nov 16Verified on Oct 22, 2026

4 days leftChecked against the official source Oct 22

Everywhere in the US, by category

311 national freebies that work in Washington
Money Back 30 IRS VITA & TCE · IRS Free File guided software · IRS Free File Fillable Forms
Home & Utilities 19 FCC Lifeline · T-Mobile Project 10Million · Xfinity Internet Essentials
Health & Help 53 Military OneSource · Veterans Crisis Line · Vet Tix
Food & Samples 16 National Pancake Day at IHOP · Dairy Queen Free Cone Day · Rita’s first day of spring free Italian ice
Giveaways & Sweepstakes 22 Win a BRP Vehicle Sweepstakes · 2026 FCA US Sweepstakes · Driscoll’s Berry Birthday Sweepstakes
Birthdays & Rewards 63 Starbucks Rewards birthday treat · Chipotle Rewards birthday reward · Dairy Queen app birthday surprise
Fun & Free Days 108 Epic Games Store free game every week · Amazon Luna monthly games for Prime · GOG free DRM-free games
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