Taking the family out, especially a big family can get expensive. There are a number of places that offer free events for kids and families every weekend! You can take the entire family and do thingsfrom crafts, book reading, to visiting the local parks for FREE! As always call ahead and check businesses listed below to double check the free events before heading out. Thanks to More with Less Today!

Bank of America Museums on Us

Saturday, September 3rd and Sunday, September 4th

Bank of America’s Museums on Us is offering free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide. Simply present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. For more information about Museums on Us, visit: http://museums.bankofamerica.

Barnes & Noble

Saturday, September 3rd at 11AM. Storytime and activities featuring “If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t!

Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to verify participation.

Disney Store

Now through September 5th

Summer Play Days for kids ages 3 and up with activities such as Art of Animation, Trivia, Story Time and Showtime. At select locations. Contact your local Disney Store for details.

Lakeshore Learning

Saturday, September 3rd from 11 AM – 3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.

Kids design and take a Big Blue Sky Binoculars craft. Get more information from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids.

Michael’s Kid’s Club

Saturday, September 3rd from 10 AM – 12 PM.

Kids ages 3 and up make Fall Paper Lantern craft. The craft is free and includes the supplies. Parent or guardian must remain on the premises during Kids Club. Get more information at the Michaels’ website.

Williams-Sonoma Cooking Classes for Kids

Saturday, September 3rd at 10 AM.

Fall Baking for Kids Benefiting No Kid Hungry® – Learn the basics of baking as we whip up some yummy sweet treats. $10 per child.

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:: State Fair Schedule

Find your state fair dates here. Thanks Family Frugal Fun!

:: FREE National Park Admission Dates for 2016

• September 24 – National Public Lands Day
• November 11 – Veterans Day

Find a list of participating national parks

:: 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 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.

:: Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live!

September 24th at participating museums nationwide

Download one free ticket, good for two people, for Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum DayLive! Each ticket grants free admission on September 24, 2016, to the ticket holder plus a guest, valid at participating museums across all 50 states. To register, see the full list of museums, and download the ticket please visit: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumdaylive.

:: 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.

:: Yoga Month

September is National Yoga Month. Over 1,500 yoga studios will offer 1 free week of classes and over 1,000 yoga studios all across the USA will have yoga events. Get more information here.

:: Pottery Barn Kids

Storytime on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 AM. For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events here.

:: Toys R Us

Saturday, September 17th from 3 to 4 PM

Geoffrey’s Birthday Club members receive a special surprise with their coupon, including a free Geoffrey plush toy and storybook. For children 2 and up. Join Geoffrey’s Birthday Club and get more information aGO Winner’s Podium at Toys R Us.

:: Williams-Sonoma Cooking Classes for Adults

Sunday, September 25th – Knife Skills

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.

:: 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 just type your location into the search bar.

:: Find Pumpkin Patches, Hay Rides, 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 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

Total Wine stores 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. 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 College Colors Day, Cheese Pizza Day, Read a Book 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!