Fun, Free or Cheap Weekend Activities with Something for Everyone! If your are looking for some fun on a budget, we’ve 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 is always best to call ahead and make sure that your local store or retailer is participating to avoid disappointment. As always we thank our friends over at More For Less Today!
FREE Museum Weekend for Bank of America Customers
Saturday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 3rd
Bank of America’s Museums on Us offers free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide. Present your B of A or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID for free access. Bank of America’s Museums is only available to our Cardholder. For more info visit
Barnes & Noble
Saturday, April 2nd at 11 AM
Story time and activities featuring I Wish You More.
Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to verify participation.
Lakeshore Learning
Saturday, April 2nd from 11 AM – 3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.
Kids design and take a Hand Me a Pencil Pal craft. Get more information from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids.
……… MARK YOUR CALENDAR, COMING SOON……..
:: FREE National Park Admission Dates for 2016
- April 16th-24th – National Park Week
- August 25th-28th – National Park Service Birthday
- September 24 – National Public Lands Day
- November 11 – Veterans Day
:: FREE National Parks Admission for 4th Graders
Every 4th grader will get an 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.
Bass Pro Shops
Ongoing outdoor workshops in stores.
Home Depot Workshops for Adults
Saturday, April 9th from 10 AM – 11:30 AM – Spring Lawn Preparation
Sunday, April 10th from 1 – 2:30 PM – Installing Laminate Flooring
Lego Stores Free Model Build
April 5 & 6th
Usually held monthly in stores, kids ages 6 to 14 can build and binoculars. Contact your closest LEGO® Store for details.
Pottery Barn
Guide to decorating any space. Thursday, May 12th from 6-8 PM.
Stylish theme parties to throw this summer. For more information contact your local Pottery Barn store.
Pottery Barn Kids
Story time on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 AM. For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events here.
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.
:: Athleta Stores
Free fitness classes, group runs, and special events at your local store. Visit your local store page here for more information.
:: 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 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. 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.
:: Microsoft High Tech Digi, Camp 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 7
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.
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 fun holidays with your family. This week you can dedicate Peanut Butter & Jelly Day, Pillow Fight Day, Chocolate Mousse Day and more. See the schedule for 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
