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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.
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Make some memories and try a new workshop, lesson, or craft. If you enjoy these free activities, be sure and bookmark this master list of free store events or PIN It for later!
Share this fun,money-saving list with your friends and family. And, if you know of any others to include, please let us know! It is always best to call ahead and make sure that your local store or retailer is participating to avoid disappointment.
FREE YOGA Month
September is national Yoga Month. Get a FREE one week pass at over 1,600 participating yoga studios nationwide.
FREE National Parks Admission for 4th Graders
Starting in September 2015, 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 good for the 4th graders & their families as most parks charge admission per car. This is part of President Obama’s Every Kid in the Park initiative.
American Girl Special Store Events
Special events differ by location. During September, they include meet the author events, Grace’s Apron Craft & Cookie Decoration, Discover Truly Me Event, Doll ‘Dos & How-Tos: Bright Highlights, Meal & Memories with a Grandparent and more.
Many of the American Girl in store events are free, however some have a fee and some have age restrictions. Get the details here and find participating stores. Call ahead and make sure that your local store or retailer is participating to avoid disappointment.
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & NobleSaturday, September 12th at 11:00 AM
Celebrate Grandparent’s Day with storytime and activities featuring Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa
Find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here.
Guitar Center
Saturday, September 12th {no age restrictions for free music lessons}
10:15 AM – Recording Made Easy: Intro to Pro Tools 12
More free classes are offered during the week with their Music Mentor Series. Register at the Guitar Center website here.
Home Depot Workshop for Adults
Saturday, September 12th from 10 AM – 11:30 AM – Make a Hanging Basket Wooden Stand
Sunday, September 13th from 1 PM – 2:30 – Learn to Install a Faucet
You can pre-register online here.
Lakeshore Learning Store
Saturday, September 12th from 11 AM-3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.
Kids design and take a paperbag craft. Get more information here.
Saturday, September 12th from 10 AM to 12 Noon
Kids can make and take a hanging birdfeeder craft. The cost is $2 per session. Get more information here.
Toys ” R” US
Saturday, September 12th from 12-2 PM
Skylanders Superchargers Store Event
Test drive the game and get a free commemorative poster while supplies last. Get more information here.
Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes for Kids
Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes for KidsSaturday, September 12th at 10 AM
Cookie Decorating Benefiting No Kid Hungry- Although these workshops are almost always free, this week the fee is $5 per child and the proceeds will be donated to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America. Kids will bake and decorate cookies. Suitable for ages 5–13. Get more information by contacting your closest store right here.
Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes for Adults
Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes for AdultsSunday, September 13th
New uses for Vitamix and KitchenAid mixers. Learn how to making warning soups in the Vitamix, plus savory quick breads in the mixer. To find specific class times, contact your closest store right here.
……… MARK YOUR CALENDAR, COMING SOON……..
:: Smithsonian Free Museum Day
Saturday, September 26th
Participating museums across the United States will offer free admission to those who download a Museum Day Live! ticket. Tickets are available for download now.
:: Free National Park Entrance
Saturday, September 26th – National Public Lands Day – Find out the list of participating parks right here.
:: Bass Pro Shops
Ongoing- free archery workshops, merit badge classes, freshwater fishing clinic and family friendly store events. Check your local store for specific events, times, and details.
Saturday, October 3rd from 9 AM to 12 PM
Make and take a Firetruck craft. Get more information and register online here.
:: Lego Stores Free Model Build
Usually held monthly in stores, kids ages 6 to 14 can build and binoculars. Contact your closest LEGO® Store here for details.
:: Lowe’s Build and Grow
Saturday, September 26th at 10 AM
Fire Truck with Safety Cards. Registration opens on September 14th at the website here.
:: Michael’s Classes for Adults
Find out more information right here about creative classes happening all week long.
:: Microsoft High Tech DigiCamp for Girls (free)
Microsoft is proud to offer technology programs specifically for youth. Find out more information here.
:: Pottery Barn Kids
September 19th from 3-5PM
Enjoy sips, snacks and pumpkin decorating with the little ones. For more information, visit the website 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 locations across the country. The free program is called Free Legends for Youth Kids Clinics.
:: 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 just type your location into the search bar.
:: REI Running Classes
Learn or get back into running with training and techniques classes. Find our 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 smoky 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 countries most famous venues. Times and locations vary by city. Find free family activities sponsored by Target in your area right here.
:: Wine Tasting
Many wine vineyards offer free wine tasting classes each weekend. Learn about specific producers, regions and varietals. Where allowed by law, participants receive special discounts on the wine being tasted. Click here for more information.
:: 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 celebrate Grandparent’s Day, Patriot Day, Chocolate Milkshake Day and more. See the schedule here at Days of the Year.
Be sure and check out your local library and parks and recreation departments for free programs and events right in your hometown!
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