Come experience the national parks, including nearby Muir Woods National Monument! On five days in 2025, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. See the list of participating site here >
Read our picks of 5 National Parks To Visit With Bay Area Kids Before They Grow Up >
Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2025:
- January 20:Â Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- April 19: First day of National Park Week
- June 19:Â Juneteenth National Independence Day
- August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
- September 27:Â National Public Lands Day
- November 11:Â Veterans Day
Keep in mind that some National Parks and National Monuments (including Muir Woods) may required advance parking reservations. *Please plan accordingly*
Fourth Graders can receive free admission to National Parks and State Parks — Learn more >Â
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the activity organizer or venue as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
