Fun, Free or Cheap Weekend Activities 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 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 your local store is participating to avoid disappointment.
Find Memorial Day Parades in Your Area
Search by state to find local Memorial Day parades and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom.
Saturday, May 21st at 11 AM
Storytime and activities featuring The Thank You Book
Register at Guitar Center workshops.
Saturday, May 21st from 11 AM – 3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.
Kids design and take a Twist & Twirl Spinner craft. Get more information from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids.
……… MARK YOUR CALENDAR, COMING SOON……..
State Fair Summer Schedule
Find your state and summer open dates here. Thanks, Family Frugal Fun!
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
Bass Pro Shops
Ongoing outdoor workshops in stores. Check your local Bass Pro Shop store for specific events, times, and details.
Lego Stores Free Model Build
Register online starting 5/15 at 9 AM ET for the 6/7 & 6/8 free LEGO Sea Plane Mini Model Build.
Usually held monthly in stores, kids ages 6 to 14 can build and binoculars. Contact your closest LEGO® Store for details.
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:
(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.
Athleta Stores
Free fitness classes, group runs, and special events at your local store.
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 visits and counting! Many are free, but some may have an admission fee.
Here is a list of movie theaters offering summer movies for $1.
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.
Lululemon Fitness Classes
Lululemon locations offer free yoga classes, go here for schedules and locations.
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 site into the search bar.
Find Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides, 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.
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 celebrate Pizza Party Day, Turtle Day, Pick Strawberries Day and more. See the schedule 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
