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.
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.
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.
Saturday, September 3rd at 10:15 AM – Group Ukulele Lessons
Register at Guitar Center workshops.
Saturday, September 3rd from 9 AM to 12 PM
Kids make and take a Back to School Whiteboard. Get more information and register at Home Depot workshops
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.
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.
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.
:: Home Depot Workshops for Adults
Saturday, September 10th from 10-11:30 AM – Learn interior paint techniques and drywall repair.
Sunday, September 11th from 1 – 2:30 PM – Easy Bath Updates including how to remove old vanity lights and install new ones and then install wall-mounted bath accessories like towel and toilet tissue holders to complete the look.
Get more information at the Home Depot free workshops here.
:: Lego Stores Free Model Build
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.
Saturday, September 24th at 10:00 AM
Kids make and take a fun craft – pre-registration is required at Lowe’s Kids Clinics.
:: 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!
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This mini-Martha Stewart can handle ANY craft you send her way. She isn't all bows and rainbows, she's got karate kid moves!
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Anything that can be destroyed WILL be destroyed!
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The resident Labradoodle, Miller got his name because Mom won and got to name the baby! Need something chewed up? He'll take care of it. Especially if it's expensive..
Thanks Mylitter I love this list. Thanks for sharing.
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