It’s been a long time since I posted a Free for the Weekend & Fun I thought I would get back on the ball and share something you can do in Dallas/ Fort Worth this weekend for free.
With David working today and tomorrow Charlie and I might not be able to do anything fun, but we thought you might come and share your plans with us.
Share this fun, money-saving list with your friends and family. Be sure to share this list and visit our friends over at More with Less Today. It’s always best to call ahead to be sure that your local store is participating to avoid disappointment.
Story time in Celebration of Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble Featuring Good Morning, Superman!, Be A Star, Wonder Woman! and Bedtime for Batman
Story time (Children’s)
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 11:00 AM Superheroes have to get up in the morning, go to school and have a bedtime, just like you! Join us as we read about turning everyday situations into amazing super adventures! Kids, come dressed as your favorite superhero, villain or character to show your fandom! Activities to follow.
Home Depot Do It Yourself Workshops
Kids,
Join our hands-on workshop, and you and your child can build a wooden Penske truck to roll some fun into August. Once the project is complete, your child can personalize their truck with stickers and paint.
All 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.
Saturday, January 29th from 11 AM – 3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.
Michaels Kids Club
Star Wars Baking Party benefiting No Kid Hungry
Saturday, August 5th at 10 am
Hey, kids – let’s bake and decorate some awesome cookies
shaped like your favorite characters from the Star Wars universe!
May the Force with you. A portion of the proceeds from this class
will be donated to our friends at No Kid Hungry, who are working
to end childhood hunger in America.
$30 per child includes Star Wars Cookie Cutters
Suitable for ages 8-13.
More to Explore Throughout the Year:
Admission Dates for 2017
Here is a list of participating national parks.
2017 dates:
- February 20: Presidents’ Day
- April 15-16 and 22-23: Weekends of National Park Week
- August 25: National Park Service Birthday
- September 30: National Public Lands Day
- November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend
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.
Free National Parks Pass for 4th Graders
If you have a child in 4th grade this year, your family can get a free National Parks Annual Pass to give you free entry into national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and more!
Teachers of 4th graders can also get passes to plan free National Park field trips.
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.
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.
Guitar Center
The Workshops Series is here to help you get the Greatest Feeling on Earth. No matter what your style or instrument, there is a free workshop, online class or in-store lesson taught by an expert that will help you learn more about it—so you can have more fun while you do it yourself
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.
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.
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.
Microsoft High Tech DigiCamp for Girls (free)
Microsoft is proud to offer technology programs specifically for youth. Find out more information here.
Story time on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 AM. For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events here.
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.
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 events ranging from free museum admission, free theater tickets, family activities and tours at some of our countries most famous venues. Times and locations vary by city. Find free family activities sponsored by Target in your area right here.
Celebrate Crazy and Fun Holidays
Make memories and celebrate fun holidays with your family. This week you can dedicate Pie Day, Peanut Butter Day, Opposite Day and more. See the schedule for Days of the Year.
* For more ideas for family fun, be sure and check Living Social 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
