Here is my list of 2025 Teacher Appreciation Freebies, Giveaways, and MORE! I was keeping track of it on a document and I decided to publish my list again this year. There area always more that pop up last minute, not to mention the giveaways I am finding online!

It’s time to celebrate our incredible educators! Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school nurse, or homeschool hero, these businesses are showing their appreciation with freebies, giveaways, and exclusive discounts. Here’s a roundup of what you can enjoy this Teacher Appreciation Week:

2025 Teacher Appreciation Freebies, Giveaways, and MORE

🍔 Freebies for Teachers

Chick-fil-A

📅 Date: May 6, 2025
🎁 Offer: Get a free entrée with your Teacher ID.  Check with your local Chick-fil-A. 
🔍 More Perks: Chick-fil-A is also partnering with ID.me to verify community helper status. Teachers may be eligible for future offers.
👉 Verify status here

Sonic

📱 How to Redeem: Download the Sonic app and join the Sonic Teachers’ Circle.
🎁 Annual deals and freebies are available—fingers crossed for that Cherry Limeade!

Chipotle

🎁 Offer: Win a FREE entrée!
👩‍🏫👨‍⚕️ Up to 100,000 teachers and 100,000 healthcare workers will be randomly selected.
📅 Deadline: May 12, 2025
👉 Enter the giveaway

Go Car Wash (Kansas City)

🚗 Offer: Free Car Wash
📅 Date: May 6, 2025

McLain’s Bakery (Kansas City)

☕ Offer: Free drink of your choice
📅 Dates:

• May 6 – Teachers

• May 7 – Nurses
  📍 Location: Just show your staff ID
  👉 See details on Facebook

McAlister’s Deli

🥤 Offer: Free Iced Tea (sweet, unsweet, or half lemonade/half tea)
📅 Dates: May 6–12, 2025
🪪 Redemption: Show educator ID

Whataburger

🍳 Offer: Free breakfast item (e.g., Taquito, Breakfast on a Bun, or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit)
📅 Dates: May 6–10, 2025
⏰ Time: 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
🪪 Redemption: Show school ID

🎁 Giveaways for Teachers

AdoptAClassroom.org

💵 Prize: Chance to win a $100 classroom donation
📲 How to Apply: Update your classroom page with the hashtag #StandUp4Teachers
📅 Deadline: May 10, 2025
👉 Enter here

Donors Choose

💵 Prize: They are supporting teacher projects all week long! 
👉 Create an account:  Create your account first.
📅 Deadline: Until May 5th to create an account and create a project! 

Ramsey Teacher Appreciation Giveaway

🏖️ Prizes:

• 1 Grand Prize: $5,000 vacation of your choice

• 2 Additional Prizes: $3,000 vacation packages
  🧑‍🏫 Eligibility: Certified Pre-K–12 teachers at public/private schools or homeschool cooperatives
  📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025

🎟️ Teacher Discounts

Kansas City Royals

⚾ Offer: 35% off tickets for select Sunday–Thursday games
🎉 Special Event: Teachers Night on August 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🎁 Bonus: Purchase a theme ticket and receive a commemorative Royals Tote Bag

Science City at Union Station

🔬 Offer: Free admission for educators + 3 guests during Teacher Appreciation Weekend
📅 Dates: August 10 & 11, 2025
🎟️ Perks: Free parking and discounted planetarium shows ($4.40/person)

Kansas City Zoo

🦁 Offer: Free zoo admission for teachers, administrators, and homeschool educators + 3 guests
📅 Available: On designated teacher appreciation days

Take full advantage of these well-deserved perks, and thank you for all that you do!