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Free Shit in Arkansas

Cheaper than a day digging at Crater of Diamonds.

24 Arkansas-only listings 路 311 national 路 latest check Sept 27, 2026

Free, every Friday

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Only in Arkansas

24 state programs, checked on official pages

Free tax help & credits

Arkansas FreeFile Program

Software companies working with Arkansas and the IRS let qualifying taxpayers prepare and e-file state and federal returns for free.

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

Only-here money & perks

Hot Springs National Park

A whole national park you can walk into for free.

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

Only-here money & perks

Buffalo National River

No entry fee to enter the Buffalo National River area.

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

Only-here money & perks

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

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

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

Only-here money & perks

Arkansas Post National Memorial

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

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

Energy help

Arkansas LIHEAP (Arkansas Energy Office)

Help paying heating and cooling bills for lower-income Arkansas households through local agencies.

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

Free shit from your city

Free wood chip mulch in Fayetteville

Wood chip mulch is currently free for Fayetteville residents and nonresidents at the city Compost and Mulch Facility, first come, first served while supplies last. One scoop is about 2.5 cubic yards.

What it costs you: Nothing at allWhile supplies lastNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

State park free days

Pea Ridge National Military Park

An entrance pass is not required to visit Pea Ridge National Military Park.

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

State park free days

Fort Smith National Historic Site

An entrance pass is not required to visit Fort Smith National Historic Site.

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

State park free days

Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail in Arkansas

No entrance pass required to explore the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail in Arkansas; partner sites along the route may set their own fees.

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

State park free days

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail in Arkansas

No entrance pass required to explore the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail in Arkansas; partner sites along the route may set their own fees.

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

Free fishing days

Fish without a license on Arkansas鈥檚 free fishing days

Fish without a license on set free days. 2026 ran noon June 12 through June 14; no license or trout permit.

What it costs you: Nothing at allBack in JuneDate not posted yet. Listing checked Sept 27, 2026

Library card perks

CALS Tool Library and Library of Things

Borrow up to 5 tools (3 power tools) at a time from the Central Arkansas Library System, plus seeds, telescopes and birding kits.

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

Library card perks

Bentonville Public Library Library of Things

All kits and items are free to check out once you sign the Library of Things agreement.

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

Library card perks

Arkansas Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

A free talking book and braille library by mail for readers who cannot use standard print.

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

Free concerts, festivals & events

Movies at MacArthur

Free military history documentaries at Little Rock鈥檚 MacArthur Museum, with complimentary popcorn and drinks.

What it costs you: Nothing at allEnds Dec 31Not yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

49 days left

Museum & zoo free days

Old State House Museum

Arkansas鈥檚 original capitol in Little Rock is now a history museum with free admission.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Historic Arkansas Museum

The galleries at this Little Rock museum are free, and grounds tours cost just a few dollars.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

Free galleries and grounds at this Little Rock museum of African American history in Arkansas.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Five centuries of American art in Bentonville, always free to view, with complimentary parking.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Museum admission is free at AMFA in Little Rock, and gallery tours are free too.

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

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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

Free concerts, festivals & eventsArkansas

Movies at MacArthur

Free military history documentaries at Little Rock鈥檚 MacArthur Museum, with complimentary popcorn and drinks.

What it costs you: Nothing at allEnds Dec 31Not yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

49 days left

Everywhere in the US, by category

311 national freebies that work in Arkansas
Money Back 30 IRS VITA & TCE 路 IRS Free File guided software 路 IRS Free File Fillable Forms
Home & Utilities 19 FCC Lifeline 路 T-Mobile Project 10Million 路 Xfinity Internet Essentials
Health & Help 53 Military OneSource 路 Veterans Crisis Line 路 Vet Tix
Food & Samples 16 National Pancake Day at IHOP 路 Dairy Queen Free Cone Day 路 Rita鈥檚 first day of spring free Italian ice
Giveaways & Sweepstakes 22 Win a BRP Vehicle Sweepstakes 路 2026 FCA US Sweepstakes 路 Driscoll鈥檚 Berry Birthday Sweepstakes
Birthdays & Rewards 63 Starbucks Rewards birthday treat 路 Chipotle Rewards birthday reward 路 Dairy Queen app birthday surprise
Fun & Free Days 108 Epic Games Store free game every week 路 Amazon Luna monthly games for Prime 路 GOG free DRM-free games
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