Do you have a small child at home? You can score FREE preschool passes at many amusement parks! (And be sure to check out all the free kids, and all the places where kids eat free!)
If you have a preschooler, they can get free 2026 season passes at most Amusement Parks! This is a great savings and would make for a fun summer trip!
Free Preschool Season Extends to Amusement Parks
Here are the parks offering free kindergarten passes this year:
Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water World – The 2-Park Free Preschool Pass offers unlimited admission to both their theme park and water park in Williamsburg, Virginia for children ages 3-5. You must register online and visit the park by May 31, 2026 to redeem the pass.
The Carowinds – The free Carowinds Pre-K Pass is back in 2026! Valid for children ages 3-5, it includes unlimited visits to Carowinds, Carolina Harbor Waterpark, The Great Pumpkin Fest and WinterFest. Register your child online to receive their free Pre-K Pass by August 1, 2026.
Cedar Point – Sign up for a free Cedar Point Pre-K Pass and receive unlimited visits for children ages 3 to 5 for the entire 2026 season. You must register your child online to receive their free Pre-K Pass by August 1, 2026 and work at the park entrance.
Dollywood – Free 2026 Pre-K Imagination Season Pass for any child born in 2021 and 2022! Enjoy a year full of FREE entertainment at Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country with this pass! Just register online and open in the park
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom — The Dorney Park Pre-K Pass offers unlimited visits for children ages 3 to 5 years old through 2026. Register your child online to receive their free Pre-K Pass by August 1, 2026.
Elitch Gardens – Children ages 3 to 5 can get unlimited admission to the theme and water park for the entire 2026 season, including Fright Fest and Luminova Holidays! Register your child online to receive their free Pre-K Pass by March 29, 2026.
Great America – The Pre-K Pass is FREE for children ages 3-5 and includes unlimited visits for 2026, including the South Bay Shores water park! Register online and activate at the main door on August 1, 2026.
Holiday World — The new FREE Pre-K Season Pass allows season-long admission for children born July 1, 2020 through November 1, 2022. Add the pass to your cart online and redeem at the main door on September 7, 2026.
Kings Dominion – Register your 3-5 year olds online and get unlimited visits for the 2026 season! Register your child online to receive their free Pre-K Pass by August 1, 2026.
SeaWorld San Antonio — Kids 5 and under can enjoy a FREE Preschool Pass that provides unlimited admission to SeaWorld throughout 2026, including all the fun and excitement of Sesame Street Bay of Pay, Halloween Spooktacular, SeaWorld Christmas Celebration, and more! Register online by April 29, 2026.
Valley Fair & Soak City – The Valleyfair Pre-K Pass offers unlimited visits to children ages 3 to 5 years old for the 2026 season! Register online and activate at the gate on August 1, 2024.
Wild Adventures — The 2026 Pre-K FREE Kid Season Pass is your ticket for ages 3-5 to visit FREE in 2026! Register online and activate at the main door on May 25, 2026.
Worlds of Fun/Seas of Fun – Children ages 3 to 5 can get a free Worlds of Fun Pre-K Pass for the 2026 season! Register online and activate the main door pass by August 1, 2026.
Do you have an older child?
If you have a 4th grader in your home you can score a free National Parks Pass! The pass is valid for your 4th grader, all children in the family under the age of 16, and up to three adults. The pass expires on August 31st but you can get a full summer of nature fun with this one!
You may also want to check out all the places where kids eat free and all the other free activities for kids we post!
