If you’re looking for free stuff in July 2026, you’re in the right place. This month brings free food, National Park admission, Slurpees, Chick-fil-A, Dippin’ Dots, Walmart gift card sweepstakes, grants, settlement deadlines, and more.

And don’t forget – summer is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, especially around Independence Day. If you or a loved one is seriously injured in a car accident, by a dangerous property condition, or because of someone else’s negligence, you may have options. Our sponsor Injury Claims can help you if you experience a personal injury or are eligible for one of their open tort cases.

Here’s what you should know.

July 2026 Free Stuff Calendar

Let’s lead with the most urgent deadlines.

• July 3-5: The National Park Service is offering free admission for Independence Day weekend. If you’ve been wanting to visit a national park, this is a great opportunity to save on entrance fees.
• July 4: Many businesses offer deals, discounts, sweepstakes and freebies as part of their Independence Day celebrations.
  • Krispy Kreme locations usually give customers one free Original Glazed Doughnut when they wear red, white, and blue. No purchase is typically required but participation may vary by location.
  • Lowes is offering free summer beach buckets to the first 150 MyLowe’s Rewards members at participating stores beginning at 10 a.m. It is free to join MyLowe’s Rewards.
• July 11: Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Slurpee with a free small Slurpee at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. This year’s celebration also features the new Mountain Dew Confetti Chill flavor for a limited time and some locations will also host special anniversary events while supplies last.
• July 14: Chick-fil-A is hosting their annual Cow Appreciation Day. Dress in cow-themed clothing and visit a participating Chick-fil-A between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to receive a free breakfast, lunch or dinner entree. Kids 12 and under may also receive a prize at certain locations. Remember, this offer is available in-store only and participation varies by location.
• July 19: Participating Dippin’ Dots locations will offer free mini cups during a designated two-hour giveaway window for National Ice Cream Day.

That’s not all, though! If you have kids in your household, please remember that the USDA’s SUN Meals program provides free meals for all children age 18 and under at participating schools, parks, libraries and community locations. No application is required.

Enter to Win Cash Prizes

While those freebies are available on specific dates, there are also several cash giveaways and sweepstakes accepting entries throughout July. Many of these offer a free way to enter with no purchase necessary, and some have thousands of dollars in prizes available. Just be sure to pay attention to the deadlines, since most of these opportunities close before the end of the month.

• CSL Plasma’s Big Summer Giveaway ends July 31. You could win a $5,000, $2,500, $1,000, or $100 gift card. Eligible plasma donors can earn entries through referrals, but no purchase or donation is required because there is also a free mail-in entry method. Winners will be selected in August.
• Walmart’s Q2 Sweepstakes ends July 31. You can enter for a chance to win one of five $1,000 Walmart gift cards or one of 750 $100 Walmart giftcards. You can enter by completing a survey after you make a purchase or by sending in a free mail-in entry. Details can be found in the official Walmart sweepstakes rules.
• MLB Spinball gives you a chance to win $1,000 every week until September 27, 2026. Register for free at MLB.com/play or in the MLB app and play the daily Spinball game by building your roster and earning points. The top scorer each week wins $1,000 cash.
• Penguin Random House’s Summer Reading Sweepstakes ends July 16. One lucky winner will receive a summer reading prize pack that includes 12 new books and a tote bag, valued at approximately $353. Entry is free for eligible U.S. residents age 18 and older. See the official sweepstakes page for details.
• Mountain Dew’s American Dew Sweepstakes ends July 11. Over 3,700 winners will receive a $250 Virtual Mastercard. You just need to scan eleigible products at AmericanDEW.com or enter free by mail.

Grants & Programs

If you’d rather skip the luck and focus on other opportunities that could provide financial help, there are also several grants and assistance programs opening or accepting applications this month. Some have deadlines coming up soon, so if you think you might qualify, it’s worth taking a look now.

• Workforce Pell Grants begin July 1. Eligible students may be able to use Federal Pell Grants for approved short-term workforce training programs. Some programs may take as little as eight weeks to complete and are designed to prepare students for in-demand careers. Get the details on the official Department of Education website.
• Small Steps in Speech Grants are open until August 1. These grants are provided to help children between the ages of 3-22 get help with speech therapy, communication devices, assistive technology, speech camps and other related services. The average grants are around $1,000 but may be up to $1,200 in some cases. Apply on their website.
• Guildford County NC Homeowner Grants are open beginning July 15. This program helps offset rising property taxes. In order to be eligible, you must meet income limits and have lived in the home for at least five years. Other rules may also apply. You can learn more on the Guilford County website.

Important Medicare Notice

By July 2026, the Social Security Administration must notify certain Medicare beneficiaries who no longer meet new immigration eligibility requirements that their Medicare coverage is scheduled to end in January 2027.

This change affects certain lawfully present noncitizens who previously qualified for Medicare through their work history.

It does not affect undocumented immigrants, who have never been eligible for Medicare.

If you receive a notice, read it carefully and contact Medicare or Social Security if you have questions about your specific situation.

Claim Your Settlement Cash

If you’ve purchased certain products or services in the past, you may also be eligible to claim money from a class action settlement. These opportunities aren’t based on income, and some don’t even require proof to submit a basic claim. Here are a few of the biggest settlement deadlines coming up in July.

Some of the best ones coming up in July include:

• LastPass Data Breach Settlement — Deadline: July 2. People affected by the 2022 LastPass data breach may qualify for $25 to $10,400, depending on their claim. Learn more here.
• Motive Technologies Settlement — Deadline: July 6. People who received certain prerecorded or artificial voice calls from Motive Technologies may qualify for a $50 voucher. Learn more here.
• Amazon Prime FTC Settlement — Deadline: July 27. People who were unintentionally enrolled in Amazon Prime between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025 may qualify for up to $51. Learn more here.
  

More settlement opportunities are available in our master list.

Relief Recap

July is packed with opportunities to save money, claim settlement payments, enjoy free food, enter cash giveaways, and take advantage of seasonal programs.

Be sure to check each offer before making a special trip, since participation, availability, and deadlines can vary by location.

We’ll continue watching for new freebies, grants, settlements, and benefit updates all month long.