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Free Shit in Maine

Free shit. Lobster is still market price.

24 Maine-only listings · 311 national · latest check Sept 27, 2026

Free, every Friday

The Free Shit Drop

Only in Maine

24 state programs, checked on official pages

Unclaimed money

Maine may be holding your forgotten money. Searching is free

The state may be holding your forgotten paychecks, deposits or refunds. Searching takes a minute and costs nothing.

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

Tax credits people miss

Maine $300 Affordability Payment

Maine residents may qualify for a one-time $300 affordability payment.

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

Free college & tuition help

Maine Free College Scholarship

Recent Maine high school grads pay zero tuition at any Maine community college.

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

Only-here money & perks

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site

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

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

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

Energy help

Maine Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

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

Free health programs

Maine QuitLink

Up to 12 weeks of free patches, gum or lozenges plus a quit coach.

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

Free health programs

AT4Maine free device loans

Borrow assistive technology free for up to 30 days in Maine.

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

Kids’ health coverage

MaineCare for children

Free and low-cost coverage for Maine kids, with high income limits; a family of four can earn up to about $8,388 a month.

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

State park free days

Frances Perkins National Monument

An entrance pass is not required to visit Frances Perkins National Monument.

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

State park free days

Maine Acadian Culture

An entrance pass is not required to visit Maine Acadian Culture.

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

State park free days

Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Maine

No entrance pass required to explore the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Maine; 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 Maine’s free fishing days

Fish without a license on set free days. 2026 dates were Feb 14-15 and May 30-31, inland waters.

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

Library card perks

Portland Public Library museum and park passes

Free passes to local museums, parks and cultural sites, including Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in season.

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

Library card perks

Maine Talking Books & Books by Mail

Free audio and braille books by mail or download, part of the Library of Congress NLS network.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Portland Museum of Art free Friday nights

Free admission at the PMA every Friday from 4 to 8 pm.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Free admission to one of the oldest college art collections in the country.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Bates College Museum of Art

View the exhibitions at Bates’ art museum in Lewiston free of charge.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Maine State Museum free admission through December 31, 2026

The Maine State Museum in Augusta is free for everyone from October 24 through December 31, 2026.

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

49 days left

Museum & zoo free days

Zillman Art Museum free in 2026

The University of Maine’s Zillman Art Museum, Maine’s modern and contemporary art museum, is free for everyone through 2026.

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

49 days left

Park, hunting & fishing passes

Maine State Parks free admission for residents 65 and older

Mainers 65 and up get into state parks free, and qualifying veterans can get a Veteran Pass for fee-free day use.

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

Free, every Friday

The Free Shit Drop

New free shit in Maine shows up here first. Then it shows up in your inbox on Friday.

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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

Museum & zoo free daysMaine

Maine State Museum free admission through December 31, 2026

The Maine State Museum in Augusta is free for everyone from October 24 through December 31, 2026.

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 Maine
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
Also in Canada (21)