Hoover · Jason�s Deli · 3032 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover · Restaurants
All-day kids eat free on Mondays.
When: Mondays, all day
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38 free deals in Birmingham
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Every listing in this directory that costs nothing. 18 sources, linked on each listing.
Monday
Birmingham · D�a de los Muertos at Sloss Furnaces · Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham · Kids & Family
Dancers, music, altars, a market, and free arts activities and food. Children 12 and under are free; adult admission is $15 in advance.
When: Nov. 2, 2026, 3�8:30 p.m.
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Birmingham · Salvation Army Center of Hope · 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234 · Food Pantries
Free daily meal Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Center of Hope. Food pantries also at Bessemer and Alabaster locations.
When: Free meal Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
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Tuesday
Hoover · Big Whiskey�s · 5250 Peridot Pl., Hoover · Restaurants
Kids eat free every Tuesday from 5�9 p.m.
When: Tuesdays, 5�9 p.m.
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Vestavia Hills · Moe�s Original BBQ · 2520 Rocky Ridge Rd., Vestavia Hills · Restaurants
Kids eat free every Tuesday after 5 p.m. Dine-in only. Also at 1031 Brocks Gap Pkwy., Hoover.
When: Tuesdays after 5 p.m.
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Birmingham · Salvation Army Center of Hope · 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234 · Food Pantries
Free daily meal Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Center of Hope. Food pantries also at Bessemer and Alabaster locations.
When: Free meal Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
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Wednesday
Birmingham · Salvation Army Center of Hope · 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234 · Food Pantries
Free daily meal Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Center of Hope. Food pantries also at Bessemer and Alabaster locations.
When: Free meal Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
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Birmingham · Metro Diner · 180 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, AL 35242 (Inverness) / Trussville location · Kids & Family
Free meal for kids under 10 with the purchase of an adult entrée every Wednesday after 2 p.m.
When: Wednesdays after 2:00 PM
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Thursday
Birmingham · Salvation Army Center of Hope · 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234 · Food Pantries
Free daily meal Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Center of Hope. Food pantries also at Bessemer and Alabaster locations.
When: Free meal Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
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Friday
Birmingham · Salvation Army Center of Hope · 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234 · Food Pantries
Free daily meal Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Center of Hope. Food pantries also at Bessemer and Alabaster locations.
When: Free meal Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
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Saturday
Vestavia Hills · Deck the Heights · Cahaba Heights Village, Vestavia Hills · Kids & Family
Free holiday kickoff with Santa, the Grinch, train rides, inflatables, face painting, live music, and shopping.
When: Nov. 14, 2026, 2�8 p.m.
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Hoover · Moss Rock Festival · Hoover Met Complex, 5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy., Hoover · Kids & Family
Art, crafts, live performances, food, and hands-on family activities. Kids 18 and under get in free.
When: Nov. 7�8, 2026, 10 a.m.�4 p.m.
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Sunday
Hoover · Moss Rock Festival · Hoover Met Complex, 5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy., Hoover · Kids & Family
Art, crafts, live performances, food, and hands-on family activities. Kids 18 and under get in free.
When: Nov. 7�8, 2026, 10 a.m.�4 p.m.
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Every day / Anytime
Birmingham · Taco Bell · Participating U.S. Taco Bell locations in Birmingham metro · Fast Food
New Taco Bell Rewards members get a free Welcome Reward: choose a Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito or Soft Taco. Redeemable once, via the app, within 14 days of issuance, while supplies last. Free account required. Participating U.S. locations.
When: Ongoing
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Irondale · Irondale / Shades Valley High School · 6100 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale, AL 35210 · Events
Free two-day art market with over 100 local artists and craft vendors.
When: Nov 21–22, 2026: Sat 10 AM–4 PM, Sun 12–3 PM
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Birmingham · Birmingham Museum of Art · 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd., Birmingham · Entertainment
Birmingham Parent�s Oct. 28, 2026 guide says general admission is free every day.
When: Every day
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Birmingham · AARP Foundation · Participating Tax-Aide sites in Birmingham metro · Bills & Assistance
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation at sites nationwide.
When: Tax season
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Birmingham · Benefits.gov · Nationwide in Birmingham metro · Bills & Assistance
Official U.S. government benefits finder for assistance programs including utility and phone discounts.
When: Ongoing
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Birmingham · Chipotle · Participating U.S. Chipotle restaurants in Birmingham metro · Birthday Freebies
Chipotle Rewards members choose one free birthday reward during their birthday month: chips, guac, queso or a drink. Free rewards account required.
When: Ongoing
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Birmingham · Crumbl · Participating Crumbl bakeries in Birmingham metro · Birthday Freebies
Crumbl Rewards members at Silver status or higher (500 Crumbs earned in the year) get a free single dessert voucher to use on their birthday. Not available at the base level, so it takes prior purchases to qualify.
When: Ongoing
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Birmingham · Dutch Bros · Participating Dutch Bros shops in Birmingham metro · Coffee & Treats
Sign up for Dutch Rewards in the Dutch Bros app and get one free medium drink. New loyalty registrations only; the reward expires 14 days after registration. Members earn 3 points per $1 (250 points = free medium drink).
When: Ongoing
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Hoover · Moss Rock Preserve · Hoover; public trailheads with parking and a kiosk · Parks & Outdoors
Greater Birmingham CVB, citing Southern Living, says admission to Moss Rock Preserve is free. The City of Hoover describes about 12 miles of trails, boulder fields, streams, and waterfalls. Pets must be leashed; no bikes.
When: Sunrise to sunset
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Birmingham · Nothing Bundt Cakes · 310 Summit Blvd., Suite 100, Birmingham · Kids & Family
Pre-K through elementary students can earn a free bundtini by filling the paper reading tracker (about 25 spaces) with a parent signature each visit. Other locations may participate.
When: Ongoing reading-reward program
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Birmingham · Krispy Kreme · Participating locations · Kids & Family
Costumed guests can get a free Original Glazed or Classic Ring doughnut with no purchase necessary on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31.
When: Oct. 30�31, 2026
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Birmingham · Railroad Park · Downtown Birmingham · Parks & Outdoors
Listed in Birmingham Parent�s Oct. 28, 2026 free-things guide among parks with playgrounds and open space and no fee mentioned.
When: Ongoing public park
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Birmingham · Vulcan Park and Museum · Vulcan Park and Museum, Birmingham · Senior, Military & Student Discounts
The same 2026 Alabama EBT guide lists Vulcan Park and Museum as free for up to four people with an EBT card.
When: Ongoing Museums for All-style rate as listed
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Birmingham · Jefferson County Public Libraries · Multiple branches · Kids & Family
Oct. 28, 2026 family guide: branches offer free storytime, arts and crafts, gaming sessions, and books.
When: Ongoing
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Birmingham · Avondale Park, Wald Park, Veterans Park, Central Park, Patriots Park, and City Walk · Avondale; Wald Park in Vestavia Hills; Veterans Park in Hoover; Central Park and Patriots Park in Homewood; City Walk downtown · Parks & Outdoors
Named in the Oct. 28, 2026 free-family guide for playgrounds, trails, and picnic space, including pickleball at Veterans Park and Wald Park.
When: Ongoing
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Birmingham · Red Mountain Park · 2011 Frankfurt Drive, Birmingham, AL 35211 · Parks & Outdoors
No parking or admission fee. Over 18 miles of hiking and biking trails, dog park, sensory trail, picnic areas, and tree houses.
When: Open daily (parking free)
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Birmingham · Vulcan Park · 1701 Valley View Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 · Parks & Outdoors
Park grounds and outdoor spaces free daily before 5 PM. Kiwanis Vulcan Trail accessible. Museum and tower require tickets.
When: Daily until 5:00 PM
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Birmingham · Vulcan Park · 1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham · Parks & Outdoors
The museum is not free, but you can walk near the base of the statue and use the walking trail without paying museum admission.
When: Park grounds open for walking; museum is not free
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Birmingham · Meals on Wheels · 3620 8th Ave S, Birmingham · Food Pantries
Serves homebound seniors age 60 or older and disabled people who live in Jefferson County. No income limits.
When: Home delivery; hours not listed on the directory page
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Birmingham · Highlands United Methodist Church · 1045 20th St S, Birmingham · Food Pantries
Free breakfast plus mail and phone service for anyone experiencing homelessness or in need.
When: Hospitality Hour; exact days not listed on the directory
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Birmingham · Internal Revenue Service · Online at IRS.gov in Birmingham metro · Bills & Assistance
File federal taxes free with IRS partner software if your adjusted gross income is $89,000 or less.
When: During filing season
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Birmingham · IRS VITA · Participating VITA sites in Birmingham metro · Bills & Assistance
Free basic income-tax return preparation for qualified individuals at IRS VITA sites.
When: Tax season
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Birmingham · Red Mountain Park · 2011 Frankfurt Drive, Birmingham, AL 35211 (also 2019 Venice Road) · Parks & Outdoors
More than 1,500 acres with trails, treehouses, a sensory trail, picnic areas, and Remy�s Dog Park. Official page: no parking or admission fee. Aerial adventures are closed.
When: Open daily; fees page says no parking or admission fee
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Birmingham · Nothing Bundt Cakes · Participating Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries in Birmingham metro · Birthday Freebies
Bundtastic Rewards members (free to join) get a free Bundtlet for their birthday, plus a welcome gift when they join.
When: Ongoing
Source: Nothing Bundt CakesLast verified:
Birmingham · Starbucks · Participating Starbucks cafés in Birmingham metro · Birthday Freebies
Starbucks Rewards members get a free birthday treat each year (standard menu size; excludes alcohol and multi-serve items). Green members redeem on the birthday only; Gold get 7 days; Reserve get 30 days. You must have made at least one Star-earning purchase before your birthday that year. Participating cafés.
When: Ongoing
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Birmingham · Birmingham Civil Rights Institute · Kids & Family
Mommy Poppins� Oct. 27, 2026 Birmingham guide says kids in third grade and under get in free.
When: During regular museum hours
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Birmingham · Tropical Smoothie Cafe · Participating Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations in Birmingham metro · Birthday Freebies
Tropic Rewards members get a reward for a free smoothie on their birthday. Free rewards account required.
When: Ongoing
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Birmingham · Blazer Kitchen · 1613 11th Ave S, Birmingham · Food Pantries
Food pantry for UAB students, employees, and patients with a medical referral who identify as food insecure. Eligibility is verified at each visit.
When: Hours not listed; online ordering and eligibility check required
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Birmingham · Asbury United Methodist Church · 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham · Food Pantries
Food pantry open to anyone facing food insecurity.
When: Hours not listed on the directory page
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Birmingham · Urban Ministry · 1229 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham · Food Pantries
WE Care food co-op for West End families, at no charge to people who might not otherwise know where their next meal is coming from.
When: Visit details not listed on the directory page
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