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June 2026 Family Freebies: Smoothies, Reading & Fishing

Free books, pizza, and smoothies! We're tracking every confirmed family deal in June 2026.

By Macaroni KID June 7, 2026

June 2026 is packed with family freebies, seasonal rewards, and limited-time deals. We update this list regularly as new offers are announced and old ones expire, so check back before you head out.

Last updated: June 8, 2026

🆕 Great deals we spotted this week

  • SONIC: $2.50 Red, White & Blue Slush Float all summer.
  • Bruster's Ice Cream: Free kids' cone for kids under 40" tall (all the time!)
  • Buffalo Wild Wings: Limited-time, dine-in deal with unlimited rounds of select appetizers for $9.99.
  • Chili’s: 3 For Me special includes a beverage, starter, and main, starting at $10.99.
  • TGI Fridays: 50-cent wings on Mondays.
  • Baskin-Robbins: Free scoop of ice cream when you sign up for the rewards program.
  • White Castle: Craver Nation Rewards members can get a 10-Sack of Original Sliders for $8.99 through 6/13 in-store or in the app.

This section gets refreshed weekly with the latest and best freebies and deals our team spots!

National Smoothie Day Deals

June 21, 2026

Updated June 8, 2026

National Smoothie Day falls on June 21, 2026, and smoothie chains often celebrate with app offers, discounts, or limited-time deals. Here's what we've confirmed so far:

  • Planet Smoothie — Rewards members get a FREE 20oz Lunar Lemonade on June 21, 2026. Must be registered by June 19.
  • Robeks — offering discounted Classic Smoothies on Sunday, June 21 starting at $3.99. 
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe —Tropic Rewards members can get a free smoothie of their choice with any food purchase on Sunday, June 21.

More Smoothie Day deals are expected to be announced soon, and in past years brands like Smoothie King, Jamba, Clean Juice, Edible, Nekter Juice Bar, Playa Bowls, Roxberry Juice Co., and Vitality Bowls have offered freebies, discounts, or app-only rewards — so check back and we'll add discounts and freebies as we see them confirmed before National Smoothie Day on June 21, 2026!

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Free Fishing Days

Many states offer free fishing days in June, when you can fish without a license for the day. Dates vary by state, so check our full 2026 Free Fishing Days guide before you go: Free Fishing Days 2026: When You Can Fish Free in Every State


Kids fishing at a pond during 2026 free fishing days across all 50 states


Summer Reading Rewards

Kids can earn free books, pizza, prizes, and more just for reading this summer! We rounded up the best free summer reading programs for kids in 2026, including Barnes & Noble, Pizza Hut BOOK IT!, Half Price Books, local library programs, and more — plus free printable reading challenge bookmarks to help keep the “I’m bored” away. Get all the details.


Kids reading outdoors -- summer reading programs for kids to earn free pizza, books and prizes


Father’s Day Deals

June 21, 2026

Check back soon! We’re watching for deals from businesses and restaurants like Lowe’s, Home Depot, Applebee’s and more. Father’s Day deals usually pop up closer to the holiday, especially from restaurants, attractions, and gift-focused brands.

We’ll add confirmed offers here as they’re announced.


One More Tip: Check Your Favorite Apps

Don’t forget the apps and reward programs! Some of the best freebies pop up quietly in restaurant apps and rewards accounts. Before you head out this month, it’s worth checking your Dunkin’, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Panera, and other favorite restaurant apps for birthday rewards, surprise offers, and limited-time deals.

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Past June Deal: National Donut Day Deals

June 5, 2026

These were the confirmed National Donut Day promotions for June 5, 2026. National Donut Day has passed, but we're keeping the list here for reference.

  • Dunkin’ — A free donut of your choice with any beverage purchase at participating Dunkin’ locations on Friday, June 5, while supplies last. 
  • Krispy Kreme — Free doughnut of choice, no purchase necessary, in shop only, limit 1 per guest. Also: buy any dozen, get an Original Glazed dozen for $2 on June 5 at participating U.S. shops.
  • Tim Hortons — Tims Rewards members can get a free classic or specialty donut with beverage purchase from June 1–7, 2026.
  • Shipley Do-Nuts — Shipley is celebrating all month long with a free Original Glazed donut with any purchase every Friday in June. One per guest, while supplies last. 
  • 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes — Rewards members can get classic glazed donuts for 50 cents each on Friday, June 5, at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide. The company says there is no limit to how many glazed donuts customers can purchase at a time. 
  • Duck Donuts — Free classic donut on June 5, no purchase necessary.
  • DoorDash — $7 off Krispy Kreme orders with a subtotal of $25+ from June 4–18 at participating locations, through DoorDash. Not valid for pickup. Limit two per person.
  • Parlor Doughnuts — Free French Toast Layered Doughnut with any purchase on Friday, June 5. In-shop only.
  • LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee — Free donut on National Donut Day.

Know of a great freebie or deal we should add? Send it our way and we may include it in the list.