It’s expensive to live in 2026 — let alone raise children. Of course, you still want to give your kids memorable experiences that spark their curiosity, encourage learning, and facilitate family time. Aside from exploring local events in Bucks County — many of which are often free — you can also visit local attractions for free or at a discount. Think: museums, amusement parks, aquariums, zoos, and more. Read on to discover a few ways you can score free or discounted attraction tickets in Bucks County.

Where to Find Free or Discounted Attraction Tickets

Utilize your local library, check with your township’s Parks and Recreation department, search for free-admission days, and shop seasonal promotions to save on popular attractions across Bucks County.

Bucks County Libraries

Our local libraries are known for their story time programming and other free events, as well as their epic play areas for kids. But did you know that many of them also offer complimentary guest passes for local attractions? Free attraction passes are available through the following independent Bucks County libraries, which share the Bucks County Free Library card system:

• Free Library of New Hope & Solebury
• Free Library of Northampton Township
• Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
• Morrisville Free Library
• Riegelsville Public Library
• Southampton Free Library
• Township Library of Lower Southampton
• Village Library of Wrightstown
• Warminster Township Free Library

You must be a library member to rent the guest passes — it’s free to sign up and you’ll receive your library card upon submitting your application. Also, passes must be reserved in advance. Think of it like borrowing library books; when someone else has rented them, they are unavailable until returned. 

Free passes are available for a growing list of attractions in Bucks County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia, and the Brandywine Valley, including:

• Brandywine Zoo
• Bowman’s Hill Nature Preserve
• Elmwood Park Zoo
• James A. Michener Museum
• Mutter Museum
• The Bucks County Children’s Museum
• Pennsbury Manor 
• Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
• Please Touch Museum 

Local Parks and Recreation

Your local township’s Parks and Recreation department may offer discounted tickets to area attractions. For example, both Lower Southampton Township and Plumstead Township offer discounted tickets to the following destinations (and more).

• Adventure Aquarium
• Crayola Experience
• Baltimore Aquarium
• Knoebels Amusement Resort
• Morey’s Piers
• Dutch Wonderland
• Hersheypark
• Sesame Place
• TreeTrails Adventures Trevose

Free-Admission Days

Select Bucks County attractions offer designated days with free or low-cost admission to help families stretch their budget. In Doylestown, the Mercer Museum offers Free Second Sundays each month, while the Newtown Theatre hosts a free kids’ movie series on Wednesday mornings in the summer months.

Seasonal Promotions

Many attractions also offer special promotions throughout the year. The Bucks County Children’s Museum offers free admission for moms on Mother’s Day and, as a Blue Star Museum, it also provides free admission to military families in the summer months. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are also a great time to find discounted tickets, annual memberships, and season passes. To stay on top of these deals, follow attractions on social media and regularly check their websites for announcements about special offers.

More Free Fun in Bucks County

Beyond discounted attraction tickets and free events, there are plenty of ways to explore Bucks County on a budget. In fact, some of the best things to do in Bucks County are free by default, from local playgrounds including Kids Castle to scenic, kid-friendly hiking trails.

For even more frugal fun, check out Free Activities for Families in Bucks County.

Feature photo courtesy of J. Fusco for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®