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Free Shit in Louisiana

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25 Louisiana-only listings · 311 national · latest check Sept 27, 2026

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25 state programs, checked on official pages

Only-here money & perks

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

No admission fee for this New Orleans national park.

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

Only-here money & perks

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

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

Only-here money & perks

Operation Save A Life free smoke alarms

The State Fire Marshal and your local fire department will get a free smoke alarm into your home.

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

Energy help

Louisiana LIHEAP (Louisiana Housing Corporation)

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

New parents

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Louisiana

Free monthly books for Louisiana kids from birth to 5, now in 52 parishes and growing.

What it costs you: Location, Mailing addressNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

State park free days

Poverty Point National Monument

An entrance pass is not required to visit Poverty Point National Monument.

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

State park free days

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail in Louisiana

No entrance pass required to explore the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail in Louisiana; 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

Library card perks

New Orleans Public Library Louisiana State Parks Passes

Borrow a pass good for one day of free entry for one person or one vehicle at any Louisiana state park or historic site.

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

Library card perks

New Orleans Public Library Seed Libraries

Free seeds for fruits, veggies and herbs that actually grow in New Orleans.

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

Library card perks

CleanUp NOLA Tool Library

Borrow shovels, rakes, gloves and wheelbarrows to clean the catch basins on your block.

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

Library card perks

New Orleans Public Library Culture Passes

Reserve free passes to New Orleans cultural spots with your library card.

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

Library card perks

Louisiana Talking Books and Braille Library

Free audiobooks, braille and magazines, delivered by mail or download, for readers who cannot use standard print.

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

Library card perks

Lafayette Public Library Museum Pass Program

Free family admission to six Lafayette Parish museums and historic sites, plus a free Moncus Park parking pass.

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

Library card perks

Lafayette Public Library Seed Library

Grab garden seeds from the Lafayette Public Library seed library.

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

Library card perks

Newcomb Art Museum Seed Library

Take a care card and one or two seed packets home to plant from the Newcomb Art Museum seed library.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Besthoff Sculpture Garden

NOMA’s sculpture garden in City Park is free to wander.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Louisiana’s Old State Capitol

Free admission and free audio tours in four languages at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge.

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

Museum & zoo free days

The Historic New Orleans Collection

Free admission every day to New Orleans history exhibits in the French Quarter.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Newcomb Art Museum

Admission to Tulane’s Newcomb Art Museum in New Orleans is always free.

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

Free, every Friday

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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 Louisiana
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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