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Search free family events by city. New events posted daily across the U.S.
Dates: Year-round, new events daily
Hours: Varies by event
Free recurring meetups for moms, kids, and single parents in every major U.S. city.
Dates: Year-round
Hours: Varies
Free story time, kids' clubs, parent workshops at every public library.
Dates: Weekly programs
Hours: Most M–Sat 9am–6pm
Free admission year-round to all 21 Smithsonian museums in DC + zoo.
Dates: Year-round (closed Dec 25)
Hours: Daily 10am–5:30pm
Where: National Mall, Washington, DC
Free outdoor concerts across all 5 NYC boroughs each summer.
Dates: May–October annually
Hours: Most shows 6pm–9pm
Where: Central Park & 5 boroughs, NYC
Free movies, kids workshops, ice rink (free skating, $20 skate rental in winter).
Dates: Year-round
Hours: Daily 7am–10pm
Where: Bryant Park, 6th Ave & 42nd St, NYC
Free LA family events: Sunday yoga, summer concerts, July 4th block party.
Dates: Year-round
Hours: Daily 5:30am–10pm
Where: 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Free Sunday concerts in Golden Gate Park area.
Dates: Sundays, June–August
Hours: 2pm–5pm
Where: Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove, SF
Free family movies, splash pads, and Sunday concerts at Zilker.
Dates: Year-round
Hours: Varies
Where: Zilker Park, Austin, TX
Free yoga, ice skating (Nov–Feb), summer screen-on-the-green movies.
Dates: Year-round
Hours: Daily 6am–11pm
Where: 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX
Free summer film series, Pritzker Pavilion concerts, family workshops.
Dates: Summer film & concert season
Hours: 6:30pm–9pm
Where: 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Free movies in the park, salsa Saturdays, July 4th fireworks.
Dates: Year-round, Saturday salsa
Hours: 6pm–10pm
Where: 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL
Free Saturday yoga, family Easter egg hunt, summer concerts.
Dates: Year-round, Saturday yoga 9am
Hours: 9am–10am yoga
Where: 1320 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA
Free year-round cultural festivals at Seattle Center.
Dates: ~24 weekends per year
Hours: Most 11am–6pm
Where: 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA
Free Civic Center EATS, July 4th, Cinco de Mayo festival.
Dates: Spring–fall
Hours: Varies
Where: 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO
Free city-sponsored family events: harborfest, summer concerts, free museum days.
Dates: Year-round
Hours: Varies
Where: Various, Boston, MA
Free First Friday Old City, Christmas Village, July 4th Wawa Welcome America.
Dates: Year-round, First Fridays
Hours: 5pm–9pm First Fri
Where: Old City, Philadelphia, PA
Free downtown Container Park, free Bellagio fountains, First Friday arts.
Dates: Year-round
Hours: Varies
Where: Downtown Las Vegas, NV
Free CitySkate (Nov–Jan), First Fridays art walk, summer free movies.
Dates: Year-round
Hours: Varies
Where: Downtown Phoenix, AZ