If you are looking for fun on a budget, we have compiled a list of Fun and Free Weekend: Feb 10-12 from national retailers with hands-on workshops, classes, and free in-store events for this weekend and more that are coming soon.
Share this fun, money-saving list with your friends and family.
It’s always best to call ahead to be sure that your local store is participating to avoid disappointment.
Saturday, February 11th at 11AM. Join in the fun for story time and activities featuring Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day Is Cool & The Secret Life of Squirrels: A Love Story. Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to verify participation.
Saturday, February 11th from 11 AM – 3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.
Kids design and take a Circle of Love Wreath craft.
Get more information from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids
Saturday, February 11, 12-3 PM
Puppy Love Event – Bring your furry sweetheart to the store for a Valentine paw print keepsake!
Plus, learn about healthy habits from our experts & score coupons.
Before you pack up the pooch, call ahead to be sure this event held at your local store.
FREE National Park Admission Dates for 2017
Here is a list of participating national parks.
- February 20: Presidents’ Day
- April 15-16 and 22-23: Weekends of National Park Week
- August 25: National Park Service Birthday
- September 30: National Public Lands Day
- November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend
Saturday, February 25th, 2017, USA Hockey & local programs around the country will be offering a chance for kids ages 4 – 9 to come to a local participating ice rink and try playing youth hockey to see if it’s something that will interest them. Head over to the website & put in your location to see if there’s a participating location near you.
Free workshops – learn the basic of Mac, iPad, iPhone, or iPod. Learn how to create slideshows with iPhoto. Edit home movies with iMovie and more!
Find your local store and make a reservation for a free workshop here.
Fishing and outdoor events during February.
Check your local store listings for more information.
Factory Tours
Find factory tours all across the USA, go here, The site has 570 visits and counting!
Many are free, but some may have an admission fee.
Home and Garden Shows
If you like Home and Garden shows, this site will give you a free pass. Check the ACS Home Show site.
Stayed tuned for the next workshop and you can also check the Home Depot Kids Workshop website for more updates.
Jazzercise is currently offering FREE dance fitness classes to girls ages 16-21 at participating locations.
No strings attached!
Contact your local Jazzercise to see if this offer is available in your area.
Free LEGO Model Build Events are usually held monthly in stores.
Kids ages 6 to 14 can build a model and take it home.
You must use an email address saved in your LEGO VIP Membership account.
Membership and registration are free. Get more information here: shop.LEGO.com/VIP
Microsoft High Tech DigiCamp for Girls (free)
Microsoft is proud to offer technology programs specifically for youth.
Find out more information here.
Pick Your Fruits and Vegetables
Find orchards and farms near you where you can pick your fruits and vegetables at PickYourOwn.org.
Story time on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 AM. For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events.
Saturday, February 25th from 1-2 PM
Designing With Succulents – Visit your local store and learn how to create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind succulent arrangements with tips from our friends at Colonial House of Flowers.
Find Pumpkin Patches, Hay Rides, Pick Your Orchards and Haunted Houses.
Many of these will have a fee or admission.
Enter your location for details.
REI Running Classes
Learn or get back into running with training and techniques classes. Find out more at REI.com.
SKI Passport for 5th Graders to get a free pass in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest.
For other areas, search for your state with the words “5th-grade ski pass + your state”, or the name of your local ski resort.
Target – Free Community Events
Target is also sponsoring FREE community events ranging from free museum admission, free theater tickets, family activities and tours at some of our country’s most famous venues. Times and locations vary by city. Find free family activities sponsored by Target in your area right here.
Celebrate Crazy and Fun Holidays
Make memories and celebrate fun holidays with your family.
This week you can celebrate Make a Friend Day, Get Out Your Guitar Day, Ferris Wheel Day and more.
See the schedule for Days of the Year.
For more ideas for family fun, be sure and check Groupon, and LivingSocial in your area.
Join each site for free and start having more fun on a budget!
These vouchers make great gifts too!
For inexpensive and sometimes free tickets to local events, I am a fan of Goldstar tickets.
Watch your emails for the heading “Comp Train” from Goldstar.
If you are new, you can set up a free account here.
Be sure and check out your local library and parks and recreation departments for free programs and events right in your hometown!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
