What are your plans for this weekend? Charlie and I don’t have made any plans because David has to work this weekend?
Which means Charlie and I will be staying inside I thought you might be looking for things to do this weekend. So I am back to share this week’s Free Fun Weekend Events: Dec. 2-4. If you attend any of the events listed stop back by and let Charlie and I know which events you attended and what you thought of them.
If your looking for 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 more that are coming soon. As always, we thank our friends at More with Less.
I would like to ask you to share this fun, money-saving list with your friends and family. It’s still best to call ahead to be sure that your local store is participating to avoid disappointment.
Bank of America Museums on Us- Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th
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
Friday, December 2nd at 7 PM. Join in the fun for Storytime and activities featuring The Polar Express. Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to verify participation.
Bass Pro Shops- Now through December 24th
Santa’s Wonderland was featuring photos with Santa, crafts, games, and activities plus toys for kids of all ages. Check local store listings for more information.
Home Depot Workshops for Kids- Saturday, December 3rd from 9 AM – 12:00 PM
Gingerbread Man Candy Dish craft. All kids get to keep their work, receive a free certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin (while supplies last). Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin.
Get more information at the Home Depot free workshops here.
Saturday, December 3rd from 11 AM – 3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.
Kids design and make an Arctic Polar Bear craft.
Get more information from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids.
Macy’s will donate $1 for every mailed letter to the Make a Wish Foundation, up to $1,000,000. Find a red mailbox to place your message and get more information from Macy’s.
Watch Santa’s Reindeer eating and getting fed by Santa for free!
Know that loud music will play when you click on the link to the Reindeer cCam.
Go here to see the live video feed:
Santa feeds his Reindeer everyday at 11 am, 6 pm and 9 pm EST.
Share the magic; this is very cool!
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.
Pottery Barn Kids
December – enjoy holiday crafts and activities.
Ask a store associate for details about free events at your store.
Storytime on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 AM.
For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events here.
More to Explore Throughout the Year:
Find your State Fair dates here.
FREE National Park Admission Dates for 2017
2017 times coming soon – 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. National Parks Admission for 4th Graders is part of Every Kid in the Park initiative.
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 trips 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.
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.
:: 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.
The free program is called Free Legends for Youth Kids Clinics.
:: Microsoft High Tech DigiCamp for Girls (free)
Microsoft is proud to offer technology programs specifically for youth. Find out more information here.
:: 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.
* 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
