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Event Series Event Series: National Parks Free Admission Days 2024 Schedule

Free Admission to Thomas Edison National Park Day

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  • As of December 21, 2023, these are the details that have been released about this event.

National Parks Free Admission Days

Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2024, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2024:

  • January 15: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • April 20: First day of National Park Week
  • June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
  • August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
  • September 28: National Public Lands Day
  • November 11: Veterans Day

National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. The others are free all the time. The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.

For a listing of National Parks in New Jersey, visit Explore National Parks in New Jersey.

The annual $80 America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass allows unlimited entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including all national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. There are also free or discounted passes available for senior citizens, current members of the military, families of fourth-grade students, and disabled citizens. Learn more about the variety of passes offered by the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series.

When is this event?

August 4 All day

When is the raindate?

No rain date information has been provided.

Does this event repeat?

National Parks Free Admission days occur six times in 2024. Visit our National Parks Free Admission Days Schedule for all dates. Visit our Explore National Parks Near Me in New Jersey for a listing of ALL National Parks in New Jersey including ones that offer FREE admission EVERY day.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

Outdoor

Is registration required?

No

What is the admission price?

Free

This event is being organized and hosted by

National Park Services

View Organizer Website

Please contact them with any questions regarding this event. Jersey Family Fun is not directly involved with this event.

Where is this event happening?

This event is happening at

Thomas Edison National Park

211 Main St
West Orange, NJ United States
View Venue Website

To learn more about this event visit the website below

https://www.jerseyfamilyfun.com/national-parks-free-admission-days/

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