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Thanksgiving & Holiday Freebies 2026
Free things for Thanksgiving, Black Friday weekend and the holidays, in date order. Discounts are left out unless something is actually free.
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Thanksgiving
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Nov 14
Free JCPenney Kids Zone Craft: Build a 3D Turkey
JCPenney is hosting a free Kids Zone crafting event on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, from 11am to 12pm, where kids can create their own 3D turkey.
Holiday season
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Nov 8 – Dec 24
Free Santa Photo and Video at Bass Pro and Cabela's
You get a 4x6 studio photo with Santa and a shareable video at Santa's Wonderland, with no purchase required.
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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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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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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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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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Dec 12
Free Pet Photos with Santa at Petco on December 12
Bring your dog, cat, or other pet to a participating Petco for a free photo with Santa.
Usually happens, not announced yet
These ran last year but hadn't been announced for 2026 when we checked on October 28, 2026. They move into the list above once the brand confirms.
- PetSmart: Free pet photos with Santa in stores. Last year: Dec. 13–14, 2025. Check for 2026 →
- Tractor Supply: Free pet photos with Santa. Last year: usually the first or second weekend of December. Check for 2026 →
- Kohl's: A free gift for the first customers at each store on Black Friday. Last year: Black Friday 2025, first 200 per store. Check for 2026 →
- JCPenney Kids Zone: Free in-store kids' craft for the season; the project hadn't been named yet. Last year: monthly Saturday crafts. Check for 2026 →
Questions about holiday freebies
What's free on Thanksgiving 2026?
This page lists the Thanksgiving freebies announced for 2026, in date order, and adds new ones as brands announce them. Free-turkey promotions at grocery stores usually need a minimum spend, and each listing says when a purchase is needed.
Are there real freebies on Black Friday?
A few: in-store giveaways for the first customers, free events and free gifts with sign-up. Most Black Friday offers are discounts, which this page leaves out unless something is actually free.
Where can I get free photos with Santa in 2026?
National chains run free Santa photo events most years, including pet photos with Santa. The ones confirmed for this season are listed under Holiday season with their dates; others are under "Usually happens, not announced yet" until they are confirmed.
How do I hear about new holiday freebies?
New ones are added as brands announce them. Join the free email list to get them twice a week through the season.
