2015 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

The information below comes directly from the National Parks website. To learn more, click HERE.

To find a park, CLICK HERE.

America's Best Idea - the national parks - is even better when it's free!

Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free* dates in 2015:

• January 19
  Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• February 14-16
  Presidents Day weekend
• April 18-19
  opening weekend of National Park Week
• August 25
  National Park Service Birthday
• September 26
  National Public Lands Day
• November 11
  Veterans Day

Arches National Park is a red rock wonderland with amazing landscapes of contrasting colors, landforms, and textures unlike any other in the world.

Photo by Jacob W. Frank

Photo of hikers on the Cerro Grande Trail at Bandelier National Monument.

NPS photo

• January 19
  Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• February 14-16
  Presidents Day weekend
• April 18-19
  opening weekend of National Park Week
• August 25
  National Park Service Birthday
• September 26
  National Public Lands Day
• November 11
  Veterans Day

Only 133 of our country's 401 national parks usually charge an entrance fee. So start Planning Your Visit!

If you're planning a trip that includes multiple national parks, you might consider the $80 annual pass that provides entrance to all national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and many other Federal lands-more than 2,000 in all. The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is offered free to all active duty military members and their dependents. Information on these and other pass options is available online.

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

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FREE Family Nights at the Children's Museum. FREE Admission for Everyone! 1st Thursday of Every Month. February 5thPlay for FREE!!! Plus info for all free nights thru June.

To learn more and get directions to the Indianapolis Children's Museum Click HERE.

Target Free Family Nights

Open free for families 4 p.m.–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn about the next Target Free Night.

Sponsored generously by Target, the museum opens its doors free of charge on the first Thursday of every month from 4-8 p.m.

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FREE Mini Model Build at Lego Stores. 1st Tuesday of every month. January 6th Make a LEGO Alien and Space Dog

UPDATE (1/1/17) These events now require pre-registration. Simply go to the website below and sign up ahead of time. Space fills quickly so sign up asap! 

The LEGO Store Monthly Mini Model Build!

One day each month, children ages 6 to 14 are invited to come to the LEGO Store and learn how to build a special LEGO model - then take that model home, for free! Check with your local Store for date and time - dates vary by country.

A new model will be available every month and will be specially themed to that month – ask a Store Associate for details! Models are not for sale and cannot be purchased. One free per child. Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. See store for more details.

Check lego website for date and details. Begins at 5:00pm until supplies last

To learn more and find a Lego Store near you, CLICK HERE

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FREE Crafts for Kids EVERY Saturday at Lakeshore Learning Centers!

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FREE Kids Workshop at Home Depot 1st Saturday of the Month. Saturday, January 3rd Build a Mini Sled.

The below info comes directly from the Home Depot website and can be seen by CLICKING HERE.

TIME TO GET HANDS ON!

The Home Depot offers free workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels.

• Review the schedule of upcoming workshops and choose a specific workshop to attend.
• You'll see a variety of workshops scheduled - please be sure to select the correct workshop you'd like to participate in.

Learn How to Build a Mini Sled

• Come learn how to build a mini sled
• FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12
• All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
• Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
• Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.
• Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed

Upcoming:

• 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
  Saturday, Jan 3, 2015

REGISTER

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