Free events and free-entry days with date, organiser and source. Past dates stop appearing as upcoming.
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According to SINAC, on the third Wednesday of every month admission to its protected areas is free only for residents and Costa Rican nationals. SINAC does not say whether a booking is needed or confirm it specifically for Arenal Volcano National Park.
According to SINAC, every 24 August admission is free for all visitors because it is National Parks Day. SINAC does not say whether a booking or capacity limit applies, or confirm it specifically for Arenal Volcano National Park.
They happen every year, but the next date hasn't been published yet. We show the previous verified editions for reference.
ADIFORT lights up the central park every Christmas season. In 2025 it switched on 68,500 lights, with a 12-metre tree and free activities on opening night. The 2026 date has not been announced yet.
A band parade goes through downtown in December and can be watched from the street. The later performances at the sports complex charged admission in 2025 (₡2,000; under-8s free). The 2026 date has not been announced yet.
More than ten days of free activities in downtown La Fortuna marking the eruption of 29 July 1968, with a craft fair, street parades, theatre, talks and concerts. 2026 was its third year in a row. The 2027 edition has not been confirmed.
