Welcome to Free & Fun for the Weekend!” I hope there are some things in this post that you and your family can take part in. If you know other events in Dallas/ Fort Worth that should be on this list let me know and I will get them added as soon as possible.
Weekend Activities that are both FREE and FUN! David, Charlie and I have a full agenda of events this weekend. So we may not be able to check out any of these “Weekend Activities that are both FREE and FUN!” As we are heading to North East Mall to see Santa this morning. This evening we will be going to see “Your A Good Man Charlie Brown” at the Frisco Community Center.
Otherwise, I would have liked to take Charlie to Williams-Sonoma Free Jr. Chefs Classes for Kids as it would have been a new class for Homeschooling.
Make some memories and try a new workshop, lesson, or craft. If you enjoy these free activities, be sure and bookmark this master list of free store events or PIN It for later!
Share this fun, money-saving list with your friends and family. If you know of any others to include, please let us know! It is always best to call ahead and make sure that your local store or retailer is participating to avoid disappointment. Always thank Our Friends for More with Less Today for kindly sharing their list!
Find Pumpkin Patches, Hay Rides, Pick Your Own Orchards and Haunted Houses
Many of these will have a fee or admission. Enter your location for details.
American Girl Dolls Store October 31st
Girls who wear a costume to the store will receive a free gift. All kids who dine in our Cafe or Bistro on October 31 will get a sweet treat—a complimentary dessert or smoothie. Find your closest American Girls Dolls store.
Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st from 6-8 PM
Trick or Treat Halloween Events with crafts, photos, a costume contest, and more. Some locations also have a Haunted House which charges admission.
Ongoing- free archery workshops, merit badge classes, freshwater fishing clinic and family-friendly store events. Check your local Bass Pro Shop store for specific events, times, and details.
Saturday, October 31st from 11 AM-3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.
Kids design and take a Spooky Spider Web craft. Get more from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids.
Williams-Sonoma Free Jr. Chefs Classes for Kids
Saturday, October 31st at 10 AM
Halloween Party – Kids will have fun making cheesy crackers, popcorn balls and decorate Halloween cookies. Suitable for ages 5-13.
FREE National Parks Admission for 4th Graders
In 2015, every 4th grader will get Every Kid in the Park pass food for FREE admission to all of America’s National Parks. The pass will be good for one full year and will be good for the 4th graders & their families as most parks charge admission per car.
Free National Park Entrance Free Admission for Everyone
Wednesday, November 11th – Veterans Day – Find out the list of participating parks right here.
Bass Pro Shops
Ongoing- free archery workshops, merit badge classes, freshwater fishing clinic and family-friendly store events. Check your local Bass Pro Shop store for specific events, times, and details.
Home Depot Workshop for Adults
Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th – You can pre-register online register at Home Depot workshops.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, November 7th from 9 AM to 12 PM
Make and take a Veterans Day Jet. Get more information and register at Home Depot workshops
Lego Stores Free Model Build
Usually held monthly in stores, kids ages 6 to 14 can build and binoculars. Contact your closest LEGO® Store for details.
:: Lowe’s Build and Grow
Saturday, November 14th at 10 AM
Kids make and take a Pullback #48 Race Car craft. Register at Lowe’s Kids Clinics.
Story time on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 AM. For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events here
Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes for Adults
Sunday, November 7th
More to Explore Throughout the Year:
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.
Factory Tours
Find factory tours all across the USA, go here, the site has 570 tours 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.
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.
Lululemon Fitness Classes
Lululemon Fitness Classes locations offer free yoga classes, go here for schedules and locations.
Microsoft High Tech DigiCamp for Girls (free)
Microsoft is proud to offer technology programs specifically for youth. Find out more information here.
Playground Finder
If you find yourself in a new location and are looking for a playground, use the free KaBoom Map of Play, playground finder and just type your location into the search bar.
REI Running Classes
Learn or get back into running with training and techniques classes. Find out more at REI.com.
Sephora: Free In-Store Beauty Classes
Join the Sephora Beauty club and attend free beauty classes inside Sephora stores to learn everything from building a skin care routine to creating the perfect smokey eye. Classes are held on Sunday at more than 60 stores across the USA. Check with your local stores for schedules and times.
SKI Passport for 5th Graders
Go skiing 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.
Wine Tasting
Total Wine stores offer free wine tasting classes each weekend. Learn about specific producers, regions, and varietals. Where allowed by law, participants receive special discounts on the wine being tasted. View the FREE Wine Tasting Schedule here.
Celebrate Crazy and Fun Holidays
Make memories and celebrate the fun holidays with your family. This week you can celebrate Cat Day, Caramel Apple Day, Extra Mile Day, and more. See the schedule at 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
Love free and fun!! Thanks so much for sharing these!! Wish we had all this awesome stuff in this area!!