It's safe to say, free is my favorite price, especially since I became a mom. Multiply any activity by two and it can really add up. So when I noticed a few free opportunities coming to the area, I knew I had to share with fellow parents and anyone on the SouthCoast who loves a good deal.

Free Family Day at Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium

Bank of America has a few family-friendly activities that are perfect to squeeze into the last few days of summer vacation. On Saturday, August 29, the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol will host a Free Family Day sponsored by Bank of America from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

READ MORE: Plan Your August With Free Adventures Across Massachusetts

10 a.m.: Nature Story
11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.: Touch Tank
1 p.m.: Coastal Investigation along the shore
All day: Nature-themed craft table

Registration is not required for this event.

Free Museum Admission Over Labor Day Weekend

Throughout Labor Day Weekend, BofA card members can take advantage of more freebies with the Museum on Us program, allowing cardholders to visit a variety of museums in the area at no cost.

  • New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
  • The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, MA
  • Orchard House, Concord, MA
  • Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
  • John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (Saturdays only), Hyannis, MA
  • The Mount, Lenox, MA
  • Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA
  • Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA
  • EcoTarium, Worcester, MA
  • Newport Art Museum, Newport, RI
  • Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI
  • RISD, Providence, RI
Courtesy Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
Courtesy Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium

Discounted Golf for Kids at Topgolf Cranston

On Wednesday, September 30, kids can work on their golf skills for a special reduced price at TopGolf Cranston. The three-floor entertainment space offers over 100 all-weather bays for golfers to chip and drive all year long. On September 30, kids who signed up for Bank of America's Youth on Course program will pay just $5 to play.

August Adventures: Free Things to Do in Massachusetts

Explore Massachusetts for free this August with museums, zoos, and historic sites included in the August Adventures lineup.
Keep scrolling to see the complete list.

Gallery Credit: Nancy Hall

Explore Land and Sea at Bristol's Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium

Need a day of hiking, biking and seeing a 33-foot North Atlantic Right Whale replica? Then you need to head to the Rhode Island Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol.
You can hike through various habitats, enjoy a peaceful pondside picnic and even enjoy an interactive aquarium full of native fish and sea creatures.
Fun for the whole family can be found at this hidden gem of Rhode Island.

Gallery Credit: Nancy Hall

Dartmouth Hosts Mass Audubon's 18th Annual Allen's Pond Duck Derby

A play-by-play of the Duck Derby on Allen's Pond in Dartmouth that helps support Mass Audubon's ecological and outreach programs. One "lucky duck" went home with $5,000 for finishing first in the race.

Gallery Credit: Gazelle

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