If you are looking for some fun on a budge. We have compiled a list of national retailers with hands-on workshops, classes, and free in-store events for this weekend and more that are coming soon Free For The Weekend & Fun! Apr 7-9
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, April 8th at 11 AM. Join in the fun for story time and activities featuring The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors. Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to verify participation.
RELATED: Kids in grades 1-6 can earn a free book this summer when they enroll in the free Summer Reading Program at Barnes & Noble.
April 8-16th – Easter Egg Hunt, Free Kids’ Crafts and more on Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays. Check your local store listings for more information.
Saturday, April 8th at 10:15 AM
Learn to Play the Ukulele – contact your local Guitar Center store for more information
Home Depot Do It Yourself Workshops
Saturday, April 8th from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Spring Lawn Prep
Saturday, April 8th from 11 AM – 3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.
Kids ages 3 and up design and take an Up, Up and Away Kite craft. No reservations were necessary. Get more information from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids.
Saturday, April 8th from 12 – 4 PM. Come in for free photos with the Easter Bunny, a scavenger hunt, art& crafts, giveaways and more. Visit the Petsmart Facebook page for more information.
More to Explore Throughout the Year:
FREE National Park Admission Dates for 2017
Here is a list of participating national parks.
- 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
More Free Museum Dates
This site, www.freemuseumday.org, tracks free museum days in the following cities: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, San Francisco Bay Area, and the Seattle Area.
Free National Parks Pass for 4th Graders
If you have a child in 4th grade this year, your family can get a free National Parks Annual Pass to give you free entry into national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and more! Teachers of 4th graders can also get passes to plan free National Park field trips.
Saturday, May 6th and Sunday, May 7th – Bank of America’s Museums on Us is offering free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide. Just present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free access.
Apple Store
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.
FREE Events at the Disney Store. Calling all Characters, Super Heroes, Princesses, and Jedis! Visit Disney Store for fun, interactive events including Art Drawing, Disney Store Trivia, Showtime and Story Time. Check with your local Store for details.
* In-Store events at select locations. The minimum age for participation in three years. Event limited based on store capacity. No lineups before 30 minutes before the game begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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. (Thanks to the Happy Housewife for sharing this!)
Flying Lessons
Young Eagles – kids ages 8 to 17 experience aviation and get free rides in private aircraft flown by experienced pilots.
If you like Home and Garden shows, this site will give you a free pass. Check the ACS Home Show site.
Saturday, May 6th from 9 AM to 12 PM
Saturday, April 22nd from 9:30 AM – 6 PM, IKEA will be hosting a FREE Sustainable Living Event in honor of Earth Day. Check out the promotions offered for Ikea Family members (FREE to join):
A LEGO Monthly Mini Model Build are typically held monthly where kids ages 6-14 can build a Free LEGO Platypus Mini Model! Be sure to click on the “Open Form” button to register.
You must be a LEGO VIP Loyalty Member and use an email address saved in your LEGO VIP Membership account to register. Membership and registration are free. Get more information here: shop.LEGO.com/VIP. Quantities are limited to approximately 120 per store per night and time.
Major League Baseball Clinics
Through the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, kids can attend a free baseball clinic in many locations across the country.
Microsoft High Tech Digi Camp 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 here.
If you find yourself in a new location and are looking for a playground, use the free KaBoom Map of Play, playground finder and type your area into the search bar.
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
Go to www.5thgradeskipassport.com 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 countries 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 observe a No Housework Day, Sibling Day, Licorice Day and more. See more at Days of the Year.
* For more ideas for family fun, be sure and check Groupon 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!
I hope you enjoyed learning about these free classes. If you know of others, Please leave me a comment, and I will add them to the list. As it is always fun checking out new events with my family.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
