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Free Shit in Vermont

Free shit. Real maple syrup is not.

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

Free, every Friday

The Free Shit Drop

Only in Vermont

25 state programs, checked on official pages

Free tax help & credits

Vermont free tax prep & Free File

Eligible Vermonters get free tax prep from VITA and TCE volunteers, or file free online if income is $89,000 or less.

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

Tax credits people miss

Vermont Renter Credit

Vermont renters can get part of their rent back through the state Renter Credit.

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

Tax credits people miss

Vermont Child Tax Credit

$1,000 per child age six or younger, fully refundable, so you get it even if you owe no tax.

What it costs you: Nothing at allTax seasonNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free college & tuition help

802Opportunity tuition-free CCV

Vermonters with family income of $100,000 or less can attend the Community College of Vermont tuition free, at any age.

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

Only-here money & perks

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

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

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

Energy help

Vermont Seasonal Fuel Assistance

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

Home safety freebies

Vermont radon test kits

Order radon test kits from the Vermont Department of Health, and well owners can get free water test kits through a study.

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

Free shit from your city

CSWD Environmental Depot

Chittenden County residents drop off household quantities of common hazardous waste at no charge.

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

Free health programs

802Quits

Free patches, gum and lozenges plus quit coaching from Vermont’s health department.

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

Kids’ health coverage

Dr. Dynasaur

Low-cost or free health coverage for Vermont kids and teens under 19 and pregnant women.

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

State park free days

Vermont State Park and Historic Site library passes

Every Vermont public library lends passes for free day entry for one car with up to 8 people to state parks and historic sites.

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

State park free days

Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Vermont

No entrance pass required to explore the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Vermont; 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

North Country National Scenic Trail in Vermont

No entrance pass required to explore the North Country National Scenic Trail in Vermont; 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

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

There is no fee to use Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge on Lake Champlain.

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

Free fishing days

Fish without a license on Vermont’s free fishing days

Fish without a license on set free days. Summer free day was June 13, 2026; Free Ice Fishing Day is the last Saturday in January.

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

Library card perks

Fletcher Free Library museum and event passes

Burlington library cardholders can borrow passes to museums and events, up to two different passes a month.

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

Library card perks

Fletcher Free Seed Library

Free seeds for your garden from Burlington’s library.

What it costs you: Nothing at allUsually growing seasonDate not posted yet. Listing checked Sept 27, 2026

Library card perks

Kellogg-Hubbard Library Local Passes

Borrow passes for free or reduced admission to Vermont state parks, historic sites and museums.

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

Library card perks

Rutland Free Library museum & park passes

Borrow Vermont State Park, Historic Sites and museum passes for four days from Rutland Free Library.

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

Library card perks

Rutland Free Library of Things

Borrow outdoor gear at no charge with a Rutland Free Library card.

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

Library card perks

Vermont ABLE Library

A free talking book and braille library, plus large print, for Vermonters who cannot use standard print.

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

Free concerts, festivals & events

Vermont State House free audio tours

Wander Vermont’s open, accessible capitol and borrow a free audio tour wand at the front desk.

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

Museum & zoo free days

Fleming Museum of Art

The UVM museum in Burlington and all its events are free and open to all.

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

Park, hunting & fishing passes

Green Mountain Passport

Vermonters 62 and over and veterans get lifetime free day-use at state parks for a one-time $2 at the town clerk.

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 Vermont 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.
  • What’s new in your state or province, and what ends soon.
  • A clean subject line and sender name. Safe to open at work.

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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

Everywhere in the US, by category

311 national freebies that work in Vermont
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)