This week's free stuff

🎮 Free Games

• Caravan SandWitch

  Sci-fi road-trip exploration adventure across a post-apocalyptic, Provence-inspired planet; normally $24.99, free to keep this week.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-08-20

• Beholder: Conductor

  Dystopian train-management strategy game for Android/iOS, normally a paid premium title (~$13.99 on PC), free to keep via Epic Games mobile store this week.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-08-20

• Deponia

  Acclaimed hand-drawn point-and-click adventure from Daedalic Entertainment (Very Positive reviews), normally $9.99, free to keep forever on Steam through August 20.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-08-20

• Free Command & Conquer Games via CnCNet

  Play classic Command & Conquer titles (Red Alert, Tiberian Sun, Tiberian Dawn, and more) completely free online through the EA-sanctioned CnCNet community client.

💻 Free Software

• Winxvideo AI

  AI-powered video converter and editor — free lifetime license (worth $89.95) via official Digiarty publisher giveaway on WinningPC; activation must be completed by the deadline, non-commercial use only.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-08-31

• XenArmor Windows Defender Manager Pro (Basic Edition)

  Windows Defender management utility — free 1-year Basic Edition license (Pro normally $149) via official XenArmor/WinningPC publisher partnership giveaway, email required only.

🎁 Sweepstakes & Giveaways

• Publishers Clearing House Giveaways

  PCH's ongoing sweepstakes for cash, gift cards, and other prizes — official rules confirm no purchase or fee is ever required to enter or win.

• Cap'n Crunch Find the Cap'n Sweepstakes

  Guess the Cap'n's mystery vacation location for a chance to win a 4-night trip for 4 (airfare, hotel, rental car, and cash for expenses) worth about $7,540.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-11-08

• Sony Pictures Movie Lovers Sweepstakes

  Win a Sony home theater prize pack — 75-inch BRAVIA TV, PS5 Pro, Dolby Atmos soundbar, and a $500 Fandango gift card — worth roughly $5,000.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-08-23

• Margaritaville at Sea Road to Beachcomber Sweepstakes

  104 winners will receive a Margaritaville at Sea cruise certificate for two, worth about $1,200; enter online or by free mail-in, no purchase necessary.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-12-02

• OREO Puffs Puff Life Summer Sweepstakes

  Post Consumer Brands is giving away 15 OREO Puffs-branded loungewear prize packs (robe, sleep mask, slippers, and cereal), no purchase necessary.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-08-18

• Waiākea Wellness Retreat Sweepstakes

  Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water is giving away a Hawaii wellness retreat trip for two winners — no purchase necessary.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-08-31

🧴 Free Samples by Mail

• Mack's Ear Plugs Free Sample Giveaway

  Sign up on weekdays starting at 11am ET for a free pair of Mack's ear plugs (Ultra, Snore Blockers, or Dreamgirl), while supplies last.

• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer Sample

  Request a free trial-size sample of La Roche-Posay's Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer directly from the brand.

• The Apothecary Tea Free Samples

  Small-batch tea maker The Apothecary Tea ships up to three free tea and botanical samples with free shipping; the request form reopens weekly.

• Enfamil Family Beginnings Formula Samples

  Register with your baby's due date or birthday to receive free Enfamil formula samples and coupons throughout year one, no purchase required.

• Similac StrongMoms / MySimilac Rewards Formula Samples

  Join Similac's free rewards program to receive baby formula samples and coupons by mail, no purchase necessary.

• Moccasin Joe Coffee Free Sample Box

  Indigenous, family-owned Moccasin Joe Artisan Coffee Roasters will send three free coffee samples (~100g each); you only pay disclosed shipping.

🎯 Other Free Stuff

• Lowe's Free Kids Workshop – PAW Patrol: Dino Movie

  Free hands-on DIY building workshop for kids ages 4-11 at participating Lowe's stores nationwide on Aug 15, 10am-1pm (45-min slots); register free with a MyLowe's Kids Profile.

  ⏰ Expires tomorrow

• Chase Secure Banking $175 Bonus

  Open a Chase Secure Banking account and complete 10 qualifying transactions (debit purchases, Zelle, bill pay, QuickDeposit, etc.) within 60 days — no minimum opening deposit or direct deposit required — to earn a $175 bonus.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-10-14

• The Science of Well-Being (Yale, Coursera)

  Fully free-to-audit Yale course on the science of happiness — all 10 weeks of videos, readings, and the workbook included at no cost; only the optional certificate costs money.

• Capital One Café Free Drink Mondays

  Every Monday through Sept 7, 2026, anyone (no Capital One account required) can get one free handcrafted coffee or tea at participating Capital One Café locations by reserving a QR code online.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-09-07

• Target Back-to-College Free Tote Event

  On Aug 16, nearly 150 Target stores host a free back-to-college event (12-4pm) with a free tote bag, product samples, and giveaways while supplies last, no purchase necessary.

  ⏰ Expires 2026-08-16