Free Mother’s Day Weekend Events

Treat mom to even more this weekend for less with these free Mother’s Day events that More with Less Today put together for us.

: National Public Gardens

Free Admission on Friday, May 9th. An annual celebration of the nation’s public gardens to raise awareness of the important role botanical gardens and arboreta play in promoting environmental stewardship, plant and water conservation, green spaces, and education in communities nationwide. Find Gardens Near You.

:: National Train Day

Be sure to join the National Train Day celebration on May 10, 2014 and discover why trains matter so much to our towns and communities. Visit NationalTrainDay.com for more details on all of the events and activities near you and across the country. Thanks to A Day in Our Shoes for sharing this!

:: Lowe’s Build and Grow

Saturday, May 10th at 10 AM ~Kids build and take home a Flower Delivery Truck. You can pre-register right here.

:: American Girl Store Events

Events differ by location. During May, they include a Mother’s Day Card Craft, Isabelle’s Funky Fashion Headpiece Craft, Everyday Fun Doll ‘Dos, Isabella’s Celebration, Julie’s Bracelet Craft 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.

:: 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.

:: Guitar Center

Saturday, May 10th {no age restriction}

10 AM – Recording Made Easy for Garage Band

10:15 AM – Group Guitar Lesson

Free Classes through their Music Mentor Series. Register at the Guitar Center website here.

:: Home Depot Do-It Yourself Workshop for Adults

Saturday, May 10th from 10 AM to 11:30 AM ~Learn how to stain a deck and patio like a pro.

Sunday, May 11th from 1 PM to 2:30 PM ~Learn how to build a paver path and install edging.

You can pre-register online here.

:: Lakeshore Learning Store – Special Mother’s Day Crafts

Saturday, May 10th from 11AM-3PM

Kids make and take a coupon book, craft stick card, blooming bouquet, and a dazzling crown and sash. Get more information here. You can also grab a 20% off Special Saturday Savings coupon here for in-store purchases through 6/30/14.

:: Michael’s Kids Club

Saturday, May 10th – starts at 10 AM

Kids create and take their crafts while you shop. Suitable for kids ages 3 and up. The cost is $2 per child for a 30 minute reservation. Sessions start every half hour starting at 10 am. Ending times vary by store. Get more information here.

:: Pottery Barn Kids

Mother’s Day Celebration Week ~ Mother’s Day Card Station

Kids are invited to create a one-of-a-kind card for Mom or Grandma. Locate a participating store here.

:: Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes

Saturday, May 10th {for kids} at 9:30 AM ~ Mom & Me Breakfast~To reserve a spot, contact you closest store right here. For ages 5 and up.