Fun and FREE for the Weekend:
Oct 6-8
Looking forward to the weekend and I would like to thank our friends at More with Less for lending us their list! Let’s check out which of these events do we want to participate!
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.
Storytime usually held on Saturday mornings at 11 am. Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to verify participation.
Guitar Center
Workshops Series – Guitar Center offers free workshops, online classes or in-store lessons taught by experts that will help you learn and have more fun while you do it yourself. Contact your local Guitar Center store for more information.
Home Depot Do It Yourself Workshops
Get the skills you need to improve your home at these free workshops. Get more information at Home Depot Workshops.
Home Depot Kids Workshops
These workshops are usually held once a month on Saturday mornings from 9-12 PM. Kids get to keep their craft, 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. Go to the Home Depot Kids Workshop website for more information.
Free workshops for kids ages 3 and up typically offered on Saturdays from 11 AM – 3 PM and a few locations offer free crafts on Sunday. No reservations are necessary. Get more information from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Children.
Michael’s Kids Club crafts are usually offered every Saturday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for kids aged 3 and up. There is a nominal fee (often $2), and the rest of the supplies included. Sign up in store, online or drop in. Parent or guardian must remain on premises.
More to Explore Throughout the Year:
Free National Park Admission days and participating in national parks.
Typically offered the first Saturday and the first Sunday of the month
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.
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.
Bass Pro Shops – find seminars on fishing, camping, boating and more. Check your local store listings for times and information.
Factory Tours
Find factory tours all across the USA, go here, the site has 570 visits listed and counting! Many are free, but some may have an admission fee. (Thanks to the Happy Housewife for sharing this!)
If you like Home and Garden shows, this site will give you a free pass. Check the ACS Home Show site.
Jazzercise is currently offering FREE dance fitness classes to girls ages 16-21 at participating locations. No strings attached! Contact your local Jazzercise to see if this offer is available in your area. Valid throughout 2017.
LEGO Monthly Mini Model Build events 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 record. 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. 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.
Enjoy story time on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 AM. For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events here.
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 country’s most famous venues. Times and locations vary by city. Find free family activities sponsored by Target in your area right here.
Find a nearby playground with the free KaBoom Map of Play, playground finder. Type your location 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.
Find summer fairs and festivals by location. This site lists state and county fairs, street festivals, food festivals, parades, arts and crafts fairs, music festivals, and more. It’s a great resource to use if you are going on vacation.
Celebrate Crazy and Fun Holidays
Make memories and celebrate fun holidays with your family. See more 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
