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National Crayon Day: How to Get a Free Pack From Crayola and Staples

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Every year, Crayola gives away 1 million crayons in celebration of National Crayon Day. For four years now, Crayola has offered free 32-count boxes of Crayons at each of their five locations in the U.S. However, you do need to register for the voucher that is valid March 31 - May 23, 2025 (limit two vouchers per household). And we recommend doing so soon because registration is first come, first served (and quantities are limited by location and day). In fact, some dates are already no longer available.

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National Crayon Day is a once-a-year weekend event where Crayola gives away free crayons.

National Crayon Day, is an annual celebration of the iconic coloring tool. As part of the festivities, Crayola hosts an annual giveaway, offering households the opportunity to register for up to two free custom crayon boxes to be collected in person at one of five Crayola Experience locations. 

Register for Free Crayons

You can get a free 24-count Crayola box (with any purchase) at Staples too.

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Not near a Crayola Experience location? Staples is giving away free 24-count boxes of Crayola crayons with purchase for National Crayon Day 2025. To get your free box, just make any Staples purchase (online or in stores) between March 30 and April 5, and you can add a free box (limit of one) to your purchase. If you're shopping in-store, you do need to show that you have the Staples app, according to the coupon fine print. No advance registration is needed, but supplies might run out.

KCL confirms that the next National Crayon Day is March 31, 2025.

Once again, Crayola is starting their National Crayon Day giveaway on National Crayon Day, which is March 31, 2025. You can choose dates between March 31 and May 23, and you must arrive on your designated pickup day.

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This freebie is available only at five locations in the U.S.

A child picking out crayons at the Crayola Experience location

You are able to hand-pick your choice of 32 crayons from Crayola's "Pick Your Pack" wall at these five Crayola locations in the U.S.

Unfortunately, this freebie isn't offered online. You have to go to the store.

You don't need tickets to the Crayola Experience to redeem this freebie at the five locations.

You just need to register for the free pick your pack online and bring the coupon with you. Head to the gift shop attached to the Crayola Experience.

How much is the Crayola Experience?

The Crayola Experience building

You don't need a Crayola Experience ticket to take part in this crayon freebie. However, a ticket for admission is required to participate in Crayola’s other colorful attractions (children under 2 are admitted free). If you want to explore the entire location with kiddos, here's how much tickets cost at each of the five locations:

Crayola Experience Ticket Prices:

  • Chandler, AZ: $21.99 general admission when purchased online

  • Easton, PA: $25.99 general admission when purchased online

  • Mall of America, Bloomington, MN: $25.99 general admission when purchased online

  • Orlando, FL: $25.99 general admission when purchased online

  • Plano, TX: $25.99 general admission when purchased online