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Christmas Freebies 2026
Free things for the Christmas season from stores and brands across the US: Santa photos, kids' workshops, holiday events and gifts, in date order with what each one takes. Discounts are left out.
Free, no purchase
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Sun, Nov 8 – Thu, Dec 24
Free 4x6 Santa Photo at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's give a free 4x6 photo with Santa.
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Sat, Nov 14
Free Kids Holiday Train Workshop at Lowe's, Nov. 14
Kids build a holiday train engine in a 45-minute session, with slots between 10 a.m.
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Sat, Nov 21
Free Kids Workshop: Christmas Car Ornament at Home Depot
Kids assemble and decorate a car-shaped holiday ornament, with the kit provided at no cost.
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Fri, Nov 27 – Sat, Nov 28New
Free Countdown to Craftsmas Advent Calendar at Michaels
Michaels is giving away a free Countdown to Craftsmas Advent Calendar on November 27th, with no purchase required.
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Sat, Dec 5
Free Breakfast With Santa at Bass Pro and Cabela's, Dec. 5
Families get a sit-down morning meal with Santa, plus a Santa-hat cup and a 4x6 photo to keep.
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Sat, Dec 5
Free Holiday Train Kids Workshop at Home Depot, Dec. 5
Kids build a holiday train kit at Home Depot's in-store workshop, with tools and instruction provided.
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Sat, Dec 12
Free Holiday Trolley Car Kids Workshop at Lowe's
Kids build and decorate a holiday trolley car to take home, no purchase needed.
Free with a purchase
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Tue, Nov 17
Starbucks Red Cup Day: Free Reusable Cup With Holiday Drink Purchase
On Tuesday, November 17, buy any handcrafted holiday drink at Starbucks and get a free reusable red cup with your order.
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Sat, Dec 12 – Sun, Dec 13
Free A Charlie Brown Christmas Streaming on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is streaming the classic holiday special A Charlie Brown Christmas for free on December 12th and 13th.
Black Friday freebies are on the Black Friday list, and the whole season, Thanksgiving through New Year's, is on the holiday list.
Questions about Christmas freebies
Where can I get free photos with Santa in 2026?
A few national stores give a free printed photo with Santa, usually with a reservation. Each listing here gives the dates and whether you need to book; mall Santa photos are paid, so they aren't listed.
Are there free kids' Christmas workshops?
Yes. Home improvement and craft stores run free kids' workshops in December where children build a holiday project to take home. Most ask you to register online first; each listing says so.
Where are free Christmas events near me?
Local light shows, tree lightings and Santa visits are on each city page, by day. This page lists national offers you can get anywhere in the US.
How do I hear about new Christmas freebies?
New ones are added as stores and brands announce them. Join the free email list to get them twice a week through the season.
