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Free Shit in Massachusetts

Free shit. The Dunks is still on you.

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

Free, every Friday

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27 state programs, checked on official pages

Tax credits people miss

Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit

Seniors 65 and older who rent or own can get up to $2,820 back, even if they owe no tax.

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

Free college & tuition help

MassEducate free community college

Community college is free for Massachusetts residents of any age and income. Yes, really.

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

Energy help

Mass Save no-cost Home Energy Assessment

A pro comes to your home (or does it virtually) at no cost, finds energy waste and points you to rebates and 0% financing.

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

Energy help

Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance (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 transit

Worcester Regional Transit Authority fare-free buses

Every WRTA bus in the Worcester area is fare free through June 2027.

What it costs you: Nothing at allEnds June 30, 2027Not yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

230 days left

New parents

Welcome Family free newborn nurse home visit

A maternal and child health nurse comes to your home once to check on you and your newborn, free.

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

Free fishing days

Fish without a license on Massachusetts鈥檚 free fishing days

Fish without a license on set free days. Freshwater weekend was June 6-7, 2026; free saltwater days were May 10 and June 21.

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

Museum & culture passes

Boston Public Library museum passes

Reserve free or discounted museum passes with your BPL card.

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

Museum & culture passes

Gardner Museum free for anyone named Isabella

Named Isabella? The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum lets you in free for life.

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

Museum & culture passes

ICA Boston Free Thursday Nights

The Institute of Contemporary Art is free for everyone Thursdays 5 to 9 pm.

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

Museum & culture passes

Arnold Arboretum

Harvard鈥檚 281-acre tree museum is open every day and free every day.

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

Museum & culture passes

Harvard Art Museums

Free admission for all visitors every day. Van Goghs for zero dollars.

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

Museum & culture passes

Boston National Historical Park

Freedom Trail landmarks run by the Park Service, including Bunker Hill Monument and the Charlestown Navy Yard, need no entrance pass.

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

Museum & culture passes

Williams College Museum of Art

Admission is always free at this Berkshires college art museum.

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

Museum & culture passes

Smith College Museum of Art

Free and open to all in Northampton, with late hours on the second Friday each month.

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

Museum & culture passes

Mead Art Museum at Amherst College

Always free, always something new to see.

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

Museum & culture passes

USS Constitution Museum pay what you can

Next to Old Ironsides, the museum uses suggested tiers, and the reduced tier starts at free.

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

Museum & culture passes

MIT List Visual Arts Center

Contemporary art galleries at MIT, free and open to all.

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

Free concerts, festivals & events

Boston Landmarks Orchestra

Free orchestra concerts around Greater Boston, including summer on the Esplanade.

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

Free concerts, festivals & events

Free Shakespeare on the Common

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company puts on a free show on Boston Common every summer.

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

Park, hunting & fishing passes

Massachusetts state park parking fee waivers

Free DCR park parking for cars with disability, disabled veteran or Purple Heart plates. Many libraries lend free parking passes too.

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

Park, hunting & fishing passes

Free Massachusetts fishing license for teens and people 70 and over

Massachusetts residents 15 to 17 and 70 and older fish free, as do residents who are paraplegic, blind or intellectually disabled.

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

Park, hunting & fishing passes

Free Massachusetts saltwater fishing permit at 60

Anglers 60 and over get the Massachusetts saltwater fishing permit free (it is $10 for everyone else).

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

Park, hunting & fishing passes

Free Massachusetts sporting license at 70

Residents 70 and over get the combined hunting, fishing and trapping license free, deer tags included.

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

Free, every Friday

The Free Shit Drop

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

  • The best new freebies we checked against the official page that week.
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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 transitMassachusetts

Worcester Regional Transit Authority fare-free buses

Every WRTA bus in the Worcester area is fare free through June 2027.

What it costs you: Nothing at allEnds June 30, 2027Not yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

230 days left

Everywhere in the US, by category

311 national freebies that work in Massachusetts
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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