New England Family Fun Finder

Sources

Every fact on this site comes from one of these pages. Last verified 2026-10-17 (we read each organizer page or an excerpt of it; if you find a change, the organizer's page is the authority). Museums for All participant entries come from the official list below; each links to the museum's own website.

  1. https://azstateparks.com/fee-schedule/ — Arizona State Parks: children under 6 free, youth 7-13 reduced entry
  2. https://azstateparks.com/red-rock — Arizona State Parks: children under 6 free, youth 7-13 reduced entry
  3. https://azstateparks.com/tonto — Arizona State Parks: children under 6 free, youth 7-13 reduced entry
  4. https://azstateparks.com/press/free-admission-to-state-parks-offered-for-arizona-residents-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day — Arizona State Parks: free day-use for Arizona residents on MLK Day
  5. https://museums.bankofamerica.com/ — Bank of America Museums on Us
  6. https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing/ — Boston Children's Museum: $1 Sunday Afternoons
  7. https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/ways-save/ — Boston Children's Museum: $1 Sunday Afternoons
  8. https://www.library.ca.gov/services/to-libraries/parks-pass/toolkit/ — California State Library Parks Pass
  9. https://www.parks.ca.gov/30806 — California State Library Parks Pass
  10. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30668 — California State Parks: Free Fourth Grade Pass
  11. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30859 — California State Parks: Free Fourth Grade Pass
  12. https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1558 — California State Parks: Free Fourth Grade Pass
  13. https://www.parks.ca.gov/adventurepass — California State Parks: Free Fourth Grade Pass
  14. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30960 — California State Parks: Golden Bear Pass
  15. https://www.kitetails.org/news-blog/cmtm-leads-maine-in-museums-for-all-discount-program — Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
  16. https://www.kitetails.org/plan-your-visit — Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
  17. https://childrens-museum.org/affordable-family-fun/ — Children's Museum of New Hampshire
  18. https://childrens-museum.org/plan-your-visit/ — Children's Museum of New Hampshire
  19. https://childrens-museum.org/programs/included-with-admission/ — Children's Museum of New Hampshire
  20. https://cpw.state.co.us/event/events-and-festivals/2026/08/celebrate-colorado-day-visiting-state-parks-free — Colorado Day: free entry to all Colorado state parks (first Monday of August)
  21. https://cpw.state.co.us/keep-colorado-wild-pass — Colorado state parks: daily and annual passes, and free entry for visitors 16 and younger
  22. https://cpw.state.co.us/parks-passes — Colorado state parks: daily and annual passes, and free entry for visitors 16 and younger
  23. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/parking-and-camping-fees---ct-state-parks-and-forests — Connecticut state parks: Passport to the Parks
  24. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/passport-to-the-parks — Connecticut state parks: Passport to the Parks
  25. https://www.currier.org/free-admission-opportunities — Currier Museum of Art: Second Saturday
  26. https://www.echovermont.org/about-echo/open-door/ — ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
  27. https://www.nps.gov/everykidoutdoors/rules.htm — Every Kid Outdoors (4th grade pass)
  28. https://www.nps.gov/kids/every-kid-outdoors.htm — Every Kid Outdoors (4th grade pass)
  29. https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/florida-state-parks-annual-pass — Florida State Parks annual pass (and free family pass for foster and adoptive families)
  30. https://www.floridastateparks.org/fees — Florida State Parks: children under 6 free
  31. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/406eccd — Florida State Parks: free admission holiday weekends (2026 dates)
  32. https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/free-admission-memorial-day-weekend — Florida State Parks: free admission holiday weekends (2026 dates)
  33. https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/independence-day-weekend-2026-free-admission — Florida State Parks: free admission holiday weekends (2026 dates)
  34. https://gastateparks.org/ParkPass — Georgia State Parks ParkPass (daily and annual parking pass)
  35. https://gastateparks.org/ThingsToKnow — Georgia State Parks ParkPass (daily and annual parking pass)
  36. https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/391-5-1 — Georgia State Parks ParkPass (daily and annual parking pass)
  37. https://hmsc.harvard.edu/visit/ — Harvard Museum of Natural History
  38. https://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/plan-your-visit — Harvard Museum of Natural History
  39. https://www.icaboston.org/events/play-date-free-family-art-day/ — ICA Play Date: Free Family Art Day, Boston MA (10am-3pm; up
  40. https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/documents/2026%20Starved%20Rock%20Program%20Brochure.pdf — Illinois state parks: interpretive programs and Starved Rock youth programs
  41. https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/documents/starvedrock-common-park-qa.pdf — Illinois state parks: interpretive programs and Starved Rock youth programs
  42. https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/interpret.html — Illinois state parks: interpretive programs and Starved Rock youth programs
  43. https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/camp.html — Illinois state parks: no entrance fee
  44. https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/camp/faqcamping.html — Illinois state parks: no entrance fee
  45. https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/rates-and-fees/entrance-fees — Indiana State Parks: gate fees and annual entrance pass
  46. https://www.icaboston.org/calendar/ — Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Boston
  47. https://www.icaboston.org/hours-locations/ — Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Boston
  48. https://www.icaboston.org/special-discounts-to-the-ica/ — Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Boston
  49. https://attleborolibrary.libcal.com/passes/756e2013a5ee — Library museum and park passes
  50. https://cambridgepl.libcal.com/passes/harvard-museums-of-science-and-culture — Library museum and park passes
  51. https://oxfordmapubliclibrary.org/museum-passes/ — Library museum and park passes
  52. https://www.athollibrary.org/p/15/Services-Museum-Passes--Park-Passes — Library museum and park passes
  53. https://www.bpl.org/museum-passes/ — Library museum and park passes
  54. https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/docs/fee-schedule.pdf — Maine state parks day-use fees for kids
  55. https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/park_passes_fees_rules/park_day_use_fees.shtml — Maine state parks day-use fees for kids
  56. https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/goldenage.aspx — Maryland State Parks: Every Kid Outdoors pass honored, plus annual and Golden Age passes
  57. https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/parkpass.aspx — Maryland State Parks: Every Kid Outdoors pass honored, plus annual and Golden Age passes
  58. https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm — Maryland State Parks: Every Kid Outdoors pass honored, plus annual and Golden Age passes
  59. https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/PatapscoValley/Hilton/Service-Charges.aspx — Maryland State Parks: day-use fees, children in car seats free, and no-fee parks
  60. https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/Greenbrier/Day-Use.aspx — Maryland State Parks: day-use fees, children in car seats free, and no-fee parks
  61. https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/oc.aspx — Maryland State Parks: day-use fees, children in car seats free, and no-fee parks
  62. https://massculturalcouncil.org/organizations/card-to-culture/overview/ — Massachusetts EBT Card to Culture (also WIC and ConnectorCare)
  63. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ebt-card-to-culture-organizations — Massachusetts EBT Card to Culture (also WIC and ConnectorCare)
  64. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-the-ebt-card-to-culture-program — Massachusetts EBT Card to Culture (also WIC and ConnectorCare)
  65. https://www.mass.gov/guides/parking-at-massachusetts-state-parks — Massachusetts state parks and beaches
  66. https://www.mass.gov/locations/callahan-state-park — Massachusetts state parks and beaches
  67. https://www.mass.gov/locations/houghtons-pond-recreation-area — Massachusetts state parks and beaches
  68. https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-announces-free-parking-at-state-parks-and-beaches-for-july-4th-weekend — Massachusetts state parks and beaches
  69. https://www.mattmuseum.org/visit/ — Mattatuck Museum (The MATT)
  70. https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp — Michigan Recreation Passport (vehicle entry to state parks)
  71. https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/faqs/recreation-passport/rp — Michigan Recreation Passport (vehicle entry to state parks)
  72. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state-parks/permit.html — Minnesota state parks library pass (free 7-day vehicle pass)
  73. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/minnesota-state-parks-library-program.html — Minnesota state parks library pass (free 7-day vehicle pass)
  74. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/2026/01/08/jan-19-marks-first-free-park-day-2026-minnesota-state-parks-recreation-areas — Minnesota state parks: four free park days each year
  75. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/free-entrance-days-minnesota-state-parks.html — Minnesota state parks: four free park days each year
  76. https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/missouri-department-natural-resources-thanks-voters-their-support-parks-soils-water-sales-tax — Missouri State Parks and historic sites: free admission
  77. https://dnr.mo.gov/land-geology/soil-water-conservation/parks-soils-water-sales-tax — Missouri State Parks and historic sites: free admission
  78. https://mostateparks.com/page/st-louis-region — Missouri State Parks and historic sites: free admission
  79. https://www.mfa.org/visit — Museums for All
  80. https://museums4all.org/for-visitors/ — Museums for All (SNAP EBT card admission)
  81. https://museums4all.org/participating-museums-3/ — Museums for All (SNAP EBT card admission)
  82. https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/get-outside/state-park-pass/ — New Jersey State Park Pass (annual) and senior/disability passes
  83. https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/related-fees/ — New Jersey state parks: daily entrance fees and no-fee sites
  84. https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/state-park/fort-mott/ — New Jersey state parks: daily entrance fees and no-fee sites
  85. https://parks.ny.gov/visit/passes/access-pass — New York State Parks: Access Pass (residents with disabilities)
  86. https://parks.ny.gov/visit/passes/golden-park-program — New York State Parks: Golden Park Program (age 62+)
  87. https://parks.ny.gov/visit/passes/lifetime-liberty-pass — New York State Parks: Lifetime Liberty Pass (veterans and Gold Star families)
  88. https://parks.ny.gov/visit/passes/lifetime-liberty-pass/lifetime-liberty-pass-guidelines-use — New York State Parks: Lifetime Liberty Pass (veterans and Gold Star families)
  89. https://parks.ny.gov/visit/passes — New York State Parks: day-use fees and free entry for 4th graders
  90. https://www.ncparks.gov/ — North Carolina state parks: free entry at most parks
  91. https://www.ncparks.gov/about-us/state-parks-reservation-rates-and-activity-fees — North Carolina state parks: free entry at most parks
  92. http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/findapark — Ohio state parks: open every day and always free
  93. https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/division-parks-watercraft/Explore-Ohio-State-Parks — Ohio state parks: open every day and always free
  94. https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/ — Pennsylvania DCNR calendar: free children's and family park programs
  95. https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/search/events?event_types=33331 — Pennsylvania DCNR calendar: free children's and family park programs
  96. https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks — Pennsylvania state parks: no entrance or day-use fees
  97. https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/state-park-prices — Pennsylvania state parks: no entrance or day-use fees
  98. https://portlandmuseum.ticketapp.org/portal/product/119/events — Portland Museum of Art
  99. https://www.portlandmuseum.org/visit/ — Portland Museum of Art
  100. https://providencechildrensmuseum.org/events/free-day-of-play-4/ — Providence Children's Museum
  101. https://providencechildrensmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/ — Providence Children's Museum
  102. https://risdmuseum.org/hours-admission — RISD Museum
  103. https://tnstateparks.com/about/frequently-asked-questions — Tennessee State Parks: no access fee
  104. https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_cd_p4000_0928c.pdf — Texas State Parks Pass (annual, paid)
  105. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/passes — Texas State Parks Pass (annual, paid)
  106. https://tpwd.texas.gov/kids/ — Texas State Parks: kids 12 and under free
  107. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/tyler/fees-facilities/entrance-fees — Texas State Parks: kids 12 and under free
  108. https://www.vermontparksforever.org/paf-pilot — Vermont state parks: free day use with EBT or WIC
  109. https://www.vtstateparks.com/day-use — Vermont state parks: free day use with EBT or WIC
  110. https://www.vtstateparks.com/fees — Vermont state parks: free day use with EBT or WIC
  111. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-01-06-12-39-07-187121-f5j — Virginia State Parks license plate holders: free parking days
  112. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/vsp-license-plate — Virginia State Parks license plate holders: free parking days
  113. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/parking-fees — Virginia State Parks: parking fees and free days
  114. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/passes — Virginia State Parks: parking fees and free days
  115. https://www.thewadsworth.org/learn/education/secondsaturdays/ — Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
  116. https://www.thewadsworth.org/visit/hours-admission/ — Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
  117. https://discoverpass.wa.gov/about-pass/free-ways-visit/free-parking-days — Washington Discover Pass free days (2026)
  118. https://parks.wa.gov/news/2025/mark-your-calendars-no-discover-pass-required-these-2026-days — Washington Discover Pass free days (2026)
  119. https://discoverpass.wa.gov/about-pass/free-ways-visit — Washington state lands: free ways to visit without a Discover Pass
  120. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/adventure/freefun — Wisconsin Free Fun Weekend (first weekend in June)
  121. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission — Wisconsin state parks and forests: vehicle admission passes
  122. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission/waivers — Wisconsin state parks and forests: vehicle admission passes
  123. https://peabody.yale.edu/events — Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
  124. https://peabody.yale.edu/events/spooktacular-2026 — Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
  125. https://peabody.yale.edu/visit — Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
  126. https://news.yale.edu/2024/03/11/revitalized-yale-peabody-museum-reopen-march-26 — Yale University Art Gallery and Yale Center for British Art

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