How to Cancel Highlights Magazine for Kids in 2026
Highlights magazine subscriptions cost $39.99-$49.99/year depending on the edition. Cancellation is phone or email only — no online cancel button.
How to Cancel Highlights
By Phone
Call 1-800-255-9517. Have your account number ready (on the magazine label or confirmation email). The call is quick — Highlights doesn't use aggressive retention tactics.
By Email
Email customerservice@highlights.com with your name, address, and account number. Request cancellation and a refund for remaining issues.
Refund Policy
Highlights offers a prorated refund for remaining undelivered issues. If you paid for 12 issues and received 6, you'll get roughly half back. Ask specifically for a refund when you cancel.
Highlights Editions
- Hello (ages 0-2): Board books, sensory content
- High Five (ages 2-6): Preschool stories, activities
- Highlights (ages 6-12): The classic magazine with Hidden Pictures, stories, puzzles
Free Alternatives for Kids
- Your public library: Free access to Highlights and hundreds of other kids' magazines (physical and digital via apps like Libby)
- National Geographic Kids (website): Free games, videos, and articles
- PBS Kids: Free educational content, games, and videos
- Khan Academy Kids: Free educational app — math, reading, social skills
- Highlights.com (free content): Some puzzles and activities available free on their website
💡 Library tip: Most libraries give free access to magazine apps like Libby, PressReader, or Flipster — which include Highlights and dozens of other kids' magazines. Check your library's digital offerings before paying for any magazine subscription.
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