May is here, and we’re making it our mission to bring you a bit closer to your spring savings goals.
We have rounded up some of the best freebies that are available this month. Read on to learn all about them.
Comic book — May 3
In honor of Free Comic Book Day — the first Saturday in May, which this year falls on May 3 — participating comic book shops across the country are giving away freebies to enthusiasts of all ages.
If you find the idea of these no-cost titles compelling, visit the Free Comic Book Day website and search for the closest participating location.
Frozen yogurt for moms — May 11
This cool and creamy deal goes out to all the moms: In honor of Mother’s Day (celebrated on the second Sunday in May), participating TCBY locations are giving moms their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt for free on May 11.
Baby basics — ongoing
Not only does Mother’s Day (the second Sunday) fall in May but so does National Baby Day (May 2). So, it’s a fitting month for us to remind you that many retailers offer freebies to expecting parents who sign up for their baby registries.
For example, Amazon offers a welcome box containing free samples and full-size products, as well as a 15% discount, to expecting Prime members who create a baby registry with the retail giant.
Macy’s, Target and Walmart are among the other retailers that offer similar freebies.
Spring craft — May 17
Lowe’s is hosting a free craft event for children this month. Kids will learn how to build a spring-themed spinning trinket box, build one themselves and get to take it home afterward. Note that registration for the class closes May 16.
Museum admission for military families — May 17 through Sept. 1
From Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 17) through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 1) the nation’s active-duty military members and their families can enjoy free admission to participating Blue Star Museums across the country. Members of the National Guard and Reserve and their families are also eligible for this freebie.
The Blue Star Museums program is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the nonprofit Blue Star Families in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense and various museums.
College tuition — ongoing
Big and small colleges alike cost a pretty penny. However, some are truly tuition-free — with Harvard University being the latest to waive tuition.
Although Harvard’s freebie is only available to some students, other colleges offer free tuition to all their students. Check out “11 Colleges Where Tuition Is Free (Including Even Harvard Now)” to learn more about them.
Advanced AI for college students — until June 30
Speaking of freebies for college students, Google is giving them a free subscription to its Gemini Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model — a savings of $19.99 a month. Students must sign up for this freebie by June 30, 2025, but will retain free access to Gemini Advanced through the 2026 final exam season.
Gemini Advanced is Google’s premium AI model. A subscription also includes 2 terabytes of Google One storage, which can be used across multiple Google products, including Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos.
Bowling for kids — all summer
Keep the kids busy this summer with two free games of bowling per day, thanks to the Kids Bowl Free program.
More than 1,300 bowling alleys in the U.S. and Canada and even on military bases are participating this year. Visit the Kids Bowl Free website to see which participating locations are near you.
Antivirus software — ongoing
Every year, PCMag rates the best antivirus programs, including free ones.
Among free antivirus software, Avast One Basic and AVG AntiVirus Free were awarded PCMag’s “Editors’ Choice” honor for 2025. Check out “The 8 Best Free Antivirus Software Programs of 2025 for more recommendations.
Military honors — ongoing
May 26 is Memorial Day. Families of veterans and active-duty military members are able to request certain funeral honors at no cost from the federal government.
These honors include the playing of “Taps,” the presentation of a U.S. flag and a detail of uniformed military personnel.
In addition, veterans and reservists are eligible for other memorial items, including:
- Headstones, markers, medallions, plaques and urns
- A burial flag
- A presidential memorial certificate
Air for tires — ongoing
Don’t pay for something if you don’t need to. Plenty of places will let drivers fill up their tires free of charge. Check out “11 Places Where You Can Inflate Your Tires for Free.”
Guide to consumer reporting companies — ongoing
Your bank, credit card and insurance companies are quietly selling information about you to data repositories — and it’s perfectly legal.
Fortunately, a federal guide on the topic was recently updated for 2025. Learn all about it in “Banks and Insurers Are Tracking You. Here’s How to Uncover What They Know..”
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