November is here, and there’s a lot to be thankful for — family, friends, good health and the savings that can come with taking advantage of seasonal freebies.
We’ve harvested a bounty of deals available this month.
Read on for details about the best things you can get for free in November. And for even more options, head on over to Money Talks News’ freebies page.
Cookies — through Nov. 2
Halloween isn’t over yet. Customers who go to Insomnia Cookies while in costume through Sunday, Nov. 2, qualify for a free classic cookie with any purchase. You can even go multiple times, with each customer being allowed one free cookie per day.
Medicare counseling — ongoing
Medicare’s open enrollment period began in October and runs through Dec. 7. If you’re eligible for the program, know that you’re also eligible for free help and individual insurance counseling through the State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP).
Caregivers and families of those on Medicare can also take advantage of this complimentary service. For more information about SHIP, check out “Over 4 Million Retirees Now Get Honest Answers to Medicare Questions From Unbiased Experts — for Free. Are You Missing Out?”
Holiday crafts for kids — Nov. 8 and Nov. 15
Kids can craft a foam turkey for free at J.C. Penney on Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to noon. They also will get a free badge, lanyard and collector’s pin.
Parents will receive a coupon for $10 off a $100 in-store purchase.
At Lowe’s, kids can craft a holiday-themed letter box for free on Nov. 15 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. You have until Nov. 14 to reserve a spot, which you can do online.
Admission to federal lands — Nov. 11
Admission to public lands managed by several federal agencies will be free on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. They include sites under the:
- National Park Service
- U.S. Forest Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
If the federal government is still shut down come Nov. 11, however, it’s possible that some of these sites will be closed. So consider calling ahead to confirm the site you want to visit will be open.
Food for veterans and troops — Nov. 11
In honor of Veterans Day, many restaurants are offering free meals to active-duty military members and veterans, most of which are available on Nov. 11. Examples of chains offering freebies to vets this year include:
Photos with Santa — starting Nov. 1
Starting Nov. 1, Santa will be at Bass Pro Shops for free photos. Customers get a 4×6 print and shareable video for free. You just have to book a reservation in advance.
Bass Pro Shops will also be offering giveaways for kids — such as wooden ornaments and a photo frame that they can decorate — every weekday from Nov. 3 until Dec. 24.
If you don’t live near a Bass Pro Shops, check your local newspaper’s website for local opportunities for free photos with Santa. For example, the CityPlace shopping center in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, will offer free photo opps with Santa on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from Nov. 8 through Dec. 24.
Movies — throughout November
You don’t have to pay for pricey streaming services to enjoy new or classic movies from the comfort of your home. Every month, Tubi offers a different lineup of movies that are completely free to access. Some November movies are:
- “2012”
- “Bad Boys”
- “Bad Boys II”
- “Spider-Man: Homecoming”
- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
- “Priscilla”
- “Zola”
- “Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas”
- “Hot Tub Time Machine”
- “Think Like a Man”
- “The Godfather”
- “The Godfather Part II”
- “Titanic”
- “Brightburn”
- “Carrie”
- “The Shining”
- “Nanny McPhee”
- “Shrek Forever After”
- “Space Jam”
- “The Smurfs”
Video games — through Nov. 13
PC users can freely download “Bendy and the Ink Machine” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit” until Nov. 6 through Epic Games. From Nov. 6 to Nov. 13, players can freely download “Felix the Reaper” and “Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: Dungeons & Dragons.”
Hardware store services — ongoing
You might be surprised by the array of services you can get for free at home improvement stores, from classes to recycling. We detail many of them in “9 Things You Can Get for Free at Home Improvement Stores.”
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