If you are looking for some fun on a budget, we have compiled a list of national retailers with hands-on workshops, classes and free in-store events for this weekend and many more that are coming soon.
Share this fun, money-saving list with your friends and family. It’s always best to call ahead to ensure that your local store is participating to avoid disappointment.
Always we thank our Friends for More with Less for putting together this list!
Saturday, June 18th at 11 AM
Story time and Activities featuring Dad School and Grandpa Loves You!
Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to verify participation.
Guitar Center
Saturday, June 11th at 10:15 AM – Free Group Guitar Lesson
Register at Guitar Center workshops.
Home Depot Workshops for Adults
Saturday, June 18th from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Learn to build an outdoor football toss game. The result will be the skills to craft an outdoor game that will keep your family entertained all summer long. Get more information on Home Depot workshops.
Saturday, June 18th from 11 AM – 3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.
Kids design and take an Out of This World Father’s Day Card. Get more information from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids.
June 13th – June 19th
Get free admission for dad with a full-price adult ticket purchase. Use promo code FBDAD. Go here to see if your location is participating.
Kids Camp Free for Father’s Day Weekend
At participating KOA Campgrounds, kids camp free on Father’s Day weekend, June 17th – 19th. Adults pay for the site, but the kids per person fees waived. Learn more at koa.com.
Father’s Day at the Zoo
Many Zoos all across the USA are offering free admission on Father’s Day. Do a quick online search with your town + Free Zoo Admission Father’s Day 2016 to see if your local Zoo is participating.
Dads Skate Free for Father’s Day
Many skate rinks associated with the United States are offering free admission and free skate rental to dads on Father’s Day when accompanied by their kids at many locations. Check to see if your local rink is participating by doing an online search for “free skating Father’s Day 2016 + your location.”
……… MARK YOUR CALENDAR, COMING SOON……..
:: State Fair Summer Schedule
Find your State and Summer due dates.
:: FREE National Park Admission Dates for 2016
- August 25th-28th – National Park Service Birthday
- September 24 – National Public Lands Day
- November 11 – Veterans Day
Find a list of participating national parks
:: FREE National Parks Admission for 4th Graders
Every 4th grader will get an Every Kid in the Park pass for FREE admission to all of America’s National Parks. The pass will be good for one full year and will be suitable for the 4th graders & their families as most parks charge admission per car. National Parks Admission is part of President Obama’s.
Bank of America Museums on Us
Saturday, July 2nd and Sunday, July 3rd
Bank of America Museums on Us is offering free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide. Present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general entry to any participating institution. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free access. For more information about Museums of Us, visit http://museums.bankofamerica.com.
:: Bass Pro Shops
June 25th – July 24th
Family Summer Camp – free workshops, crafts, activities and more. Ongoing outdoor seminars in stores. Check your local Bass Pro Shop store for specific events, times, and details.
Saturday, July 2nd from 9 AM to 12 PM
Kids make and take an Ice Age Bowling Game. Get more information and register at Home Depot Kids Workshop.
:: Lego Stores Free Model Build
Free Lego Stores Free Model Build are usually held monthly in stores. Kids ages 6 to 14 can build a model and take it home.
July registration begins on 6/15 at 9 AM EST. 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
:: Pottery Barn Kids
Storytime on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 AM. For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events here
Saturday, June 25th
American Girl class – $40 per child, includes an American Girl Goodie Bag and a Pocket Pie Mold. Suitable for ages 8–13. Learn how to make pocket pies using our new pie molds. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if you like, and enjoy!
More to Explore Throughout the Year:
(Free or nearly free summer events include Apple Store workshops, free summer reading programs, stores with freebies for good grades, kids bowl free, summer movies for $1 and Microsoft DiGi camp for girls).
:: 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.
:: Beauty Events in Stores
Find free Beauty Events in Stores with free samples and demonstrations. Visit the website that keeps track of these right here.
:: Factory Tours
Find Factory Tours all across the USA, go here, the site has 570 trips and counting! Many are free, but some may have an admission fee. (Thanks to the Happy Housewife for sharing this!)
:: Family Friendly Movies for $1
Here is a list of movie theaters offering summer movies for $1.
:: Flying lessons:
Young Eagles – kids ages 8 to 17 experience aviation and get free rides in private aircraft flown by experienced pilots. Get more information here.
:: 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.
Registered kids receive 2 FREE games of bowling, all Summer longs. Select bowling alleys all across the USA are participating. Get more information here.
:: Lululemon Fitness Classes
Lululemon locations offer free yoga classes, go here for schedules and locations.
:: Major League Baseball Clinics
Through the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, kids can attend a free baseball clinic in many areas across the country.
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 Own 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.
:: 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 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 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 exclusive discounts on the wine tasting. View the FREE Wine Tasting Schedule here.
:: 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.
:: Celebrate Crazy and Fun Holidays
Make memories and celebrate the fun holidays with your family. This week you can dedicate Flip Flop Day, Picnic Day, Juggling Day and more. See the schedule at Days of the Year.
* For more ideas for family fun, be sure and check Groupon, 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
