Free Fun Weekend Events and Activities June 3rd to 5th- with Something for Everyone! 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 much 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!
Bank of America Museums on Us
Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th
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 on Us, visit their website.
Saturday, June 4th at 11 AM
Summer Reading Triathlon – Kids in grades 1 through 6 can earn a free book.
Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to verify participation.
Saturday, June 4th at 10:15 AM – Learn to Play the Ukulele
Saturday, June 4th from 11 AM – 3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.
Kids design and take a bird feeder craft. Get more information from
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 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 suitable for the 4th graders & their families as most parks charge admission per car. FREE National Parks.
Bass Pro Shops
Ongoing outdoor workshops in stores. Check your local Bass Pro Shop store for specific events, times, and details.
LEGO® Store for details.
Pottery Barn Kids
Storytime on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 AM. For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events here
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 at local 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.
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.
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.
Kids Bowl Free
Registered kids receive 2 FREE games of bowling, all summer long. Select bowling alleys all across the USA are participating. Get more information here.
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 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.
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.
Celebrate Crazy and Fun Holidays
Make memories and celebrate fun holidays with your family. This week you can dedicate Go Hug Your Cat Day, Hot Air Balloon Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day and more. See the schedule for 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!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
