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Free Shit in Wisconsin

The only thing in Wisconsin cheaper than a Friday fish fry.

26 Wisconsin-only listings · 311 national · latest check Sept 27, 2026

Free, every Friday

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Only in Wisconsin

26 state programs, checked on official pages

Tax credits people miss

Wisconsin Homestead Credit

A state credit that gives money back to lower-income Wisconsin renters and homeowners, even if you owe no tax.

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

Tax credits people miss

Wisconsin Veterans & Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit

Eligible veterans and surviving spouses can get a state credit for property taxes paid on their home.

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

Tax credits people miss

Wisconsin Earned Income Credit

Families with kids get 4%, 11% or 34% of their federal EITC added as a Wisconsin credit.

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

Free college & tuition help

Milwaukee Tuition Promise at UW-Milwaukee

Wisconsin students from families earning $62,000 or less get up to four years of UWM tuition and fees covered.

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

Energy help

Focus on Energy free energy-saving packs

Wisconsin’s statewide efficiency program offers free energy-saving packs plus rebates and assessments.

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

Free transit

The Hop Milwaukee streetcar

Milwaukee’s downtown streetcar is free to ride, no tickets or vouchers needed.

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

Home safety freebies

Wisconsin Radon Information Centers

Regional radon centers can help you test your home, and many hand out test kits free or at reduced cost.

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

Kids’ health coverage

BadgerCare Plus

Wisconsin full-coverage Medicaid program that includes children and pregnant members.

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

State park free days

Wisconsin Free Fun Weekend

Park admission, fishing licenses and state trail passes are all waived the first weekend in June.

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

State park free days

Check Out Wisconsin State Parks at your library

Borrow a free state park day pass with your library card, like a book but with trees.

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

Free fishing days

Fish without a license on Wisconsin’s free fishing days

Fish without a license on set free days. Free Fun Weekend June 6-7, 2026 (plus a winter free fishing weekend in January).

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

Museum & culture passes

Henry Vilas Zoo

Madison has had a free zoo since 1911. No ticket, no catch, just giraffes.

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

Museum & culture passes

Chazen Museum of Art

UW-Madison’s art museum is open daily and always free.

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

Museum & culture passes

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA)

No admission fee for exhibitions on State Street, and most education programs are free too.

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

Museum & culture passes

Milwaukee Art Museum free for kids & Wisconsin teachers

Kids 12 and under get into the Milwaukee Art Museum free, and so do Wisconsin K-12 teachers.

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

Museum & culture passes

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

Wausau art museum famous for its bird art. Always free admission.

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

Museum & culture passes

Kohler Art Preserve

The world’s first museum dedicated to artist-built environments, in Sheboygan. Entry is free of charge.

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

Museum & culture passes

Wisconsin State Capitol free tours

Free guided tours of the Capitol in Madison run daily, year-round.

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

Museum & culture passes

Lynden Sculpture Garden, Milwaukee

Wander a Milwaukee park full of big outdoor sculptures, with free admission right now.

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

Free concerts, festivals & events

Concerts on the Square

Six free Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra concerts on the Capitol Square in Madison every summer. Bring a blanket.

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

Free concerts, festivals & events

UW-Madison Arboretum and free nature walks

The UW Arboretum in Madison is free to visit, and its guided nature walks are free too.

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

Free concerts, festivals & events

UW Space Place free Saturday workshops

UW-Madison’s Space Place runs free hands-on Saturday science workshops for the public during the school year.

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

Park, hunting & fishing passes

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

Paddle, fish and camp along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. No entrance pass required.

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 Wisconsin 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.

Ending soon

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 Wisconsin
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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