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78 free deals in Tampa–St. Petersburg

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Every listing in this directory that costs nothing. 45 sources, linked on each listing.

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Monday

Plant City · Johnson Barbeque · Plant City location · Restaurants

Any kids meal free with adult entrée purchase; dine-in.

When: Monday-Thursday 5-8:30 p.m.

Listed on HiHungryLast verified:

Clearwater / St. Pete Beach · Grand Hacienda · Multiple locations · Restaurants

Kids eat free with adult entrée; dine-in only.

When: Mondays

Listed on HiHungryLast verified:

Tampa, Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Plant City, etc. · Taco Bus · Multiple: e.g. 505 S Gulfview Blvd Clearwater Beach; 1112 E Dr MLK Jr Blvd Tampa · Restaurants

Kids 12 and under get free kids meal with purchase of adult entrée; dine-in only at participating locations.

When: Mondays 5-8 p.m.

Listed on Family-Friendly Tampa BayLast verified:

Tampa · Taco Bus · All eight Taco Bus Tampa Bay locations (dine-in) · Restaurants

Kids Eat Free Mondays: every Monday 5–8 PM, kids 12 and under get one free kids entrée with purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only at all eight Tampa Bay locations. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Valid on regular-priced kids menu items only.

When: Every Monday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM; dine-in only

Source: Taco BusLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Downtown Partnership / City of Tampa · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL · Events

Free weekly community fitness classes in the park. No registration required. All levels welcome.

When: HIIT Mon 6 PM; Zumba Tue 6 PM; Pilates Thu 6 PM; Yoga Sun 6 PM

Source: Tampa Downtown PartnershipLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Bay History Center · 801 Water St, Tampa, FL (Riverwalk) · Entertainment

Free admission for currently serving U.S. military (including Guard/Reserve, USPHS, NOAA) and up to five family members with valid ID during Blue Star Museums window. Kids 6 & under typically free year-round.

When: Daily 10 AM–5 PM (during program)

Source: Tampa Bay History Center officialLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Museum of Art · 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 · Entertainment

Free or discounted admission every day for children 6 and under, college students with ID, SNAP EBT participants. Seniors 65+, military, educators, and artists $15. Pay-as-you-will Thursdays 4–8 PM.

When: Regular hours Mon–Wed/Fri 10 AM–5 PM, Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: Tampa Museum of Art officialLast verified:

Tampa · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park · 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL · Parks & Outdoors

Outdoor free fitness classes. No registration. Great free outdoor activity.

When: Weekly evenings (HIIT Mon, Zumba Tue, Pilates Thu, Yoga Sun at 6 PM)

Listed on Tampa Downtown PartnershipLast verified:

Tuesday

Plant City · Johnson Barbeque · Plant City location · Restaurants

Any kids meal free with adult entrée purchase; dine-in.

When: Monday-Thursday 5-8:30 p.m.

Listed on HiHungryLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Downtown Partnership / City of Tampa · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL · Events

Free weekly community fitness classes in the park. No registration required. All levels welcome.

When: HIIT Mon 6 PM; Zumba Tue 6 PM; Pilates Thu 6 PM; Yoga Sun 6 PM

Source: Tampa Downtown PartnershipLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Bay History Center · 801 Water St, Tampa, FL (Riverwalk) · Entertainment

Free admission for currently serving U.S. military (including Guard/Reserve, USPHS, NOAA) and up to five family members with valid ID during Blue Star Museums window. Kids 6 & under typically free year-round.

When: Daily 10 AM–5 PM (during program)

Source: Tampa Bay History Center officialLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Museum of Art · 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 · Entertainment

Free or discounted admission every day for children 6 and under, college students with ID, SNAP EBT participants. Seniors 65+, military, educators, and artists $15. Pay-as-you-will Thursdays 4–8 PM.

When: Regular hours Mon–Wed/Fri 10 AM–5 PM, Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: Tampa Museum of Art officialLast verified:

Tampa · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park · 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL · Parks & Outdoors

Outdoor free fitness classes. No registration. Great free outdoor activity.

When: Weekly evenings (HIIT Mon, Zumba Tue, Pilates Thu, Yoga Sun at 6 PM)

Listed on Tampa Downtown PartnershipLast verified:

Wednesday

Plant City · Johnson Barbeque · Plant City location · Restaurants

Any kids meal free with adult entrée purchase; dine-in.

When: Monday-Thursday 5-8:30 p.m.

Listed on HiHungryLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Bay History Center · 801 Water St, Tampa, FL (Riverwalk) · Entertainment

Free admission for currently serving U.S. military (including Guard/Reserve, USPHS, NOAA) and up to five family members with valid ID during Blue Star Museums window. Kids 6 & under typically free year-round.

When: Daily 10 AM–5 PM (during program)

Source: Tampa Bay History Center officialLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Museum of Art · 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 · Entertainment

Free or discounted admission every day for children 6 and under, college students with ID, SNAP EBT participants. Seniors 65+, military, educators, and artists $15. Pay-as-you-will Thursdays 4–8 PM.

When: Regular hours Mon–Wed/Fri 10 AM–5 PM, Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: Tampa Museum of Art officialLast verified:

Thursday

Plant City · Johnson Barbeque · Plant City location · Restaurants

Any kids meal free with adult entrée purchase; dine-in.

When: Monday-Thursday 5-8:30 p.m.

Listed on HiHungryLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Downtown Partnership / City of Tampa · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL · Events

Free weekly community fitness classes in the park. No registration required. All levels welcome.

When: HIIT Mon 6 PM; Zumba Tue 6 PM; Pilates Thu 6 PM; Yoga Sun 6 PM

Source: Tampa Downtown PartnershipLast verified:

Tampa · City of Tampa / Tampa Downtown Partnership · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 · Events

Free monthly live music series featuring local talent. Family-friendly, food trucks often present. No registration required.

When: First Thursday of each month, typically 6–9 PM (through Dec 2026 listed)

Listed on City of Tampa officialLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Bay History Center · 801 Water St, Tampa, FL (Riverwalk) · Entertainment

Free admission for currently serving U.S. military (including Guard/Reserve, USPHS, NOAA) and up to five family members with valid ID during Blue Star Museums window. Kids 6 & under typically free year-round.

When: Daily 10 AM–5 PM (during program)

Source: Tampa Bay History Center officialLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Museum of Art · 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 · Entertainment

Free or discounted admission every day for children 6 and under, college students with ID, SNAP EBT participants. Seniors 65+, military, educators, and artists $15. Pay-as-you-will Thursdays 4–8 PM.

When: Regular hours Mon–Wed/Fri 10 AM–5 PM, Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: Tampa Museum of Art officialLast verified:

Tampa · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park · 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL · Parks & Outdoors

Outdoor free fitness classes. No registration. Great free outdoor activity.

When: Weekly evenings (HIIT Mon, Zumba Tue, Pilates Thu, Yoga Sun at 6 PM)

Listed on Tampa Downtown PartnershipLast verified:

Friday

Tampa · Henry B. Plant Museum · 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606 · Events

Free admission one Friday per month with special programs, short films, and curator conversations. Also Blue Star Museums free for active-duty military + up to 5 family members (Armed Forces Day–Labor Day).

When: One Friday each month 4:30–7:00 PM

Source: Henry B. Plant Museum officialLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Bay History Center · 801 Water St, Tampa, FL (Riverwalk) · Entertainment

Free admission for currently serving U.S. military (including Guard/Reserve, USPHS, NOAA) and up to five family members with valid ID during Blue Star Museums window. Kids 6 & under typically free year-round.

When: Daily 10 AM–5 PM (during program)

Source: Tampa Bay History Center officialLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Museum of Art · 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 · Entertainment

Free or discounted admission every day for children 6 and under, college students with ID, SNAP EBT participants. Seniors 65+, military, educators, and artists $15. Pay-as-you-will Thursdays 4–8 PM.

When: Regular hours Mon–Wed/Fri 10 AM–5 PM, Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: Tampa Museum of Art officialLast verified:

Saturday

Tampa · Ybor City Saturday Market · Centennial Park, 1800 E 8th Ave / approx. 1901 N 19th St, Ybor City, Tampa, FL 33605 · Events

Free-to-enter outdoor market with local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, art, crafts, jewelry, and more. Pets welcome. Rain or shine (check socials for storms).

When: Every Saturday 9 AM–3 PM (Oct–Apr) or 9 AM–1 PM (May–Sep)

Source: Ybor City Saturday Market officialLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Bay History Center · 801 Water St, Tampa, FL (Riverwalk) · Entertainment

Free admission for currently serving U.S. military (including Guard/Reserve, USPHS, NOAA) and up to five family members with valid ID during Blue Star Museums window. Kids 6 & under typically free year-round.

When: Daily 10 AM–5 PM (during program)

Source: Tampa Bay History Center officialLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Museum of Art · 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 · Entertainment

Free or discounted admission every day for children 6 and under, college students with ID, SNAP EBT participants. Seniors 65+, military, educators, and artists $15. Pay-as-you-will Thursdays 4–8 PM.

When: Regular hours Mon–Wed/Fri 10 AM–5 PM, Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: Tampa Museum of Art officialLast verified:

Sunday

Tampa · Melting Pot Tampa · See meltingpot.com/tampa-fl · Restaurants

Kids under 12 eat free with purchase of adult entrée; limit 1 per child.

When: Every Sunday

Source: Melting PotLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Downtown Partnership / City of Tampa · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL · Events

Free weekly community fitness classes in the park. No registration required. All levels welcome.

When: HIIT Mon 6 PM; Zumba Tue 6 PM; Pilates Thu 6 PM; Yoga Sun 6 PM

Source: Tampa Downtown PartnershipLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Bay History Center · 801 Water St, Tampa, FL (Riverwalk) · Entertainment

Free admission for currently serving U.S. military (including Guard/Reserve, USPHS, NOAA) and up to five family members with valid ID during Blue Star Museums window. Kids 6 & under typically free year-round.

When: Daily 10 AM–5 PM (during program)

Source: Tampa Bay History Center officialLast verified:

Tampa · Tampa Museum of Art · 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 · Entertainment

Free or discounted admission every day for children 6 and under, college students with ID, SNAP EBT participants. Seniors 65+, military, educators, and artists $15. Pay-as-you-will Thursdays 4–8 PM.

When: Regular hours Mon–Wed/Fri 10 AM–5 PM, Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Source: Tampa Museum of Art officialLast verified:

Tampa · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park · 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL · Parks & Outdoors

Outdoor free fitness classes. No registration. Great free outdoor activity.

When: Weekly evenings (HIIT Mon, Zumba Tue, Pilates Thu, Yoga Sun at 6 PM)

Listed on Tampa Downtown PartnershipLast verified:

Every day / Anytime

Tampa · Taco Bell · Participating U.S. Taco Bell locations in Tampa 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

Source: Taco BellLast verified:

Tampa · Chili's Grill & Bar · Participating Chili’s in Tampa (chilis.com) · Restaurants

My Chili’s Rewards members get free chips & salsa every visit with a $5 minimum purchase. Sign up in the Chili’s app or at chilis.com/register. Confirm your Tampa Chili’s participates.

When: Every visit for My Chili’s Rewards members; $5 minimum purchase

Source: Chili'sLast verified:

Tampa · Moe's Southwest Grill · Participating Moe’s in Tampa (moes.com/locations) · Restaurants

Moe Rewards members get one Kids Meal on us with each qualifying entrée purchase at participating Moe’s (excludes add-ons/taxes/fees; not with other offers). Reward cycles weekly—apply at checkout. Confirm a Tampa location on moes.com.

When: Weekly Rewards kids-meal reward with qualifying entrée; issued Sat expires Fri (or Sun–Sat per loyalty variant)

Source: Moe's Southwest GrillLast verified:

St. Petersburg · Imagine Museum · 1901 Central Avenue · Entertainment

Local Heroes Month: free admission for active duty, veterans, Coast Guard, and public service with ID.

When: November 1-30, 2026

Listed on DigitalAssetsUSLast verified:

Tampa / Hillsborough · Hillsborough County Public Library · Multiple library branches · Entertainment

Library cardholders can reserve free one-time admission to Imagine Museum, Tampa Bay History Center, Glazer, Tampa Museum of Art, Florida Aquarium, and others.

When: Reserve in advance; blackout dates apply

Listed on Family-Friendly Tampa BayLast verified:

Tampa · Glazer Children’s Museum · 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 · Entertainment

Public Library Pass: check out a free 4-person pass at Hillsborough (and select other county) libraries. Access Pass for SNAP/EBT/WIC: $5 per person up to 4, valid 12 months. Replaces former free first Tuesdays.

When: Tue–Sun 9:30 AM–5 PM (school year; summer daily; check site)

Source: Glazer Children’s Museum officialLast verified:

Tampa · Burn Boot Camp New Tampa · New Tampa location (33647) · Fitness

3-day free trial of unlimited group fitness workouts.

When: Contact for scheduling

Source: Burn Boot CampLast verified:

Tampa · AARP Foundation · Participating Tax-Aide sites in Tampa metro · Bills & Assistance

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation at sites nationwide.

When: Tax season

Source: AARP FoundationLast verified:

Tampa · Baskin-Robbins · Baskin-Robbins shops in Tampa · Birthday Freebies

Baskin-Robbins Rewards / Birthday Club members can redeem a free birthday treat (typically a small scoop) at participating U.S. shops via the BR App. Create an account, add your birthday, and opt in; confirm current offer in the app.

When: Birthday (Birthday Club / app members)

Source: Baskin-Robbins RewardsLast verified:

Tampa · Chili's Grill & Bar · Participating Chili’s in Tampa · Birthday Freebies

My Chili’s Rewards members receive a free birthday dessert (expires 10 days after issue). Redeem via app or tabletop device at participating Tampa Chili’s.

When: Birthday reward; expires 10 days after issue

Source: Chili'sLast verified:

Tampa · Chili's · Chili's Grill & Bar locations in Tampa · Birthday Freebies

My Chili's Rewards members receive a birthday reward. Join the free program, add your birthday, and redeem at participating Chili's. Confirm current birthday offer in the Chili's app or account before visiting.

When: Birthday (Rewards members; check app for current birthday offer)

Source: Chili'sLast verified:

Tampa · CorePower Yoga · CorePower Yoga studios in Tampa (studio locator) · Fitness

New CorePower Yoga students can activate a Free Week: unlimited studio classes for seven days starting with the first studio class. One-time use; excludes current/former members and prior Free Week users. Book via corepoweryoga.com.

When: New students; book first class via CorePower

Source: CorePower YogaLast verified:

Tampa · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park / City of Tampa · 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 · Kids & Family

Playground for ages 2–12 with shaded structures. Two splash pads. Free park entry.

When: Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Source: City of TampaLast verified:

Tampa · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park / City of Tampa · 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 · Parks & Outdoors

Downtown waterfront park with great lawn, Riverwalk, boat dock. Open 7 am to 10 pm. Splash pads and playground on site.

When: Park hours 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Source: City of TampaLast verified:

Tampa · Dutch Bros · Participating Dutch Bros shops in Tampa 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

Source: Dutch BrosLast verified:

Tampa · Feeding Tampa Bay · Causeway Center 3624 Causeway Blvd and partner pantries / mobile sites · Food Pantries

Free weekly groceries via partner pantries, mobile distributions, or The Market (fresh/frozen essentials). No income checks required for listed free programs. Text FTBFYI to 833-530-3663 or use feedingtampabay.org/findfood.

When: Varies by site; The Market free on-site grocery; mobile distributions

Source: Feeding Tampa Bay officialLast verified:

Tampa · Empowered Strength & Movement · Empowered Tampa location · Fitness

First EmpowerHour class free for local residents; free 45-min personal training consult for new clients.

When: Saturdays 8:30 a.m. EmpowerHour or book consult

Source: Empowered Strength & MovementLast verified:

Tampa · Ben T. Davis Beach · Courtney Campbell Causeway · Parks & Outdoors

Free sandy beach, calm waters, picnic tables, playground, restrooms; free parking.

When: Daily, open access

Listed on Enjoy FloridaLast verified:

Tampa · Cypress Point Park · Near Tampa International Airport · Parks & Outdoors

Free entry, quiet beach, nature trails, boardwalk through mangroves and tidal flats.

When: Daily

Listed on Enjoy FloridaLast verified:

Largo · Florida Botanical Gardens · Largo location · Parks & Outdoors

Free admission to 100-acre gardens; leashed pets welcome.

When: Daily 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Listed on Family-Friendly Tampa BayLast verified:

Tarpon Springs · Brooker Creek Preserve · 3940 Keystone Road · Parks & Outdoors

Free admission to 8,700 acres with multiple hiking and equestrian trails through wetlands and hammocks.

When: Daily

Listed on Tampa Bay Date Night GuideLast verified:

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