Don’t let the “we don’t have extra money” statement keep you home this weekend! Here’s a round of great free (and frugal) events that you can do with your family, by yourself, date night ideas, etc for September and October.
These are National events so just to be sure to call your local store to see if they are participating in this event!
It’s a great weekend if you’re near the Chicago area to head out to the Museums.
If you’re in the Lansing, Jackson or surrounding area, be sure to check out our Local section for ideas, plus a NEW feature- a Calendar that will feature free/frugal events (and you can add your own and subscribe to this list too!)
For more inexpensive ideas for family fun, be sure and check Groupon, Deal Chicken Local Deals, Amazon Local Deals or LivingSocial in your area.
Free Museum Day is September 28th, 2013 courtesy of Smithsonian Magazine.
Hundreds of museums across the country are participating. You will need to print your ticket in order to gain entrance. Tickets are available on the Smithsonian Museum Day site. There is a limit of one FREE ticket per household and each ticket is valid for one FREE guest.
Free National Park Entrance on September 28th
In addition to no admission fees, parks will be offering special programs and the concession stands in many parks will be offering specials and discounted prices. You can find all the details here.
National Public Lands Day on September 28th
Join volunteers in your community at parks, community gardens, schools, rivers and more. Get more information here at the NPLD’s website.
AC Moore – Free Make and Take Class
Saturday, September 28th from 1 – 3 pm ~ Making strides again Breast Cancer Stretch Band Bracelet. Get more information here.
American Girl Stores: Free In Store Events
The month of September is Bitty Baby’s Story Time. Find event details by store right here.
Free and open to the public, parents and girls ages 3 and up can hear the reading of Bitty Baby & Me, the first title in the new picture book collection.
Bank of America: Free Museum Weekends
Saturday, October 5th & Sunday, October 6th
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.
com.
Bank of America has also recently rolled out its Museums on Us site for mobile. You can check it out here on your mobile phone: http://museums.bankofamerica.
com. It’s great for people who are traveling and want to check out if the city they are visiting has a participating museums.
:: BJ’s Wholesale Club: Get a Free 60 day Membership
Try before you buy a membership. Fill out this form to get a free 60 day trial membership. You can find your closest BJ’s right here.
Bass Pro Shops: Weekend Family Activities In Stores
1) FREE Fishing Seminars: Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th
Crafts, free fishing towels, beginning fishing workshops, and a free photo download. For times and various workshop topics -go here for more information.
2) September is Boy Scout Month – Merit Badge Class Schedule
Tuesday, September 24th (Rifle Shooting) or Thursday, September 19th (Fishing) – classes start at 6 pm
Merit Badge Classes for Scouts offered every Tuesday and Thursday in September – go here for store locations and exclusions.
Home Depot Build and Grow Free Kids Clinic
Saturday, October 5th from 9 am – 12 pm. You can register online here at the Home Depot website.
Celebrate Fire Safety Month and Build a Fire Rescue Plane! Every child will receive a buildable LEGO City Toy and Fire Safety tips.
FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 – 12.
Offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.
All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin. One workshop kit, apron and pin per child.
Head to the Home Depot website to learn more!
Home Depot Hands On Workshops (for grown-ups):
Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th
Free Do-It-Yourself workshops ~ learn home improvement skills (topics vary by stores)
Head to the Home Depot website to learn more!
Lakeshore Learning Free Saturday Workshops:
Saturday,September 28th from 11 am to 3 pm ~ Make your own accordion-style book and then write and illustrate it. Get more information here.
Lego’s Stores
October 1st at 5 pm ~ Free monthly mini-model build LEGO Witch model to make and take! Quantities are limited. Go here for more details.
Lowe’s Build & Grow
Saturday, October 12th at 10 am. Make and take a Spooky Stacker game.
Register your kids online here. Kids build a wooden project and get a free apron, goggle, patch and more!
Michael’s Kids Club Workshops
Saturday, September 28th ~ Silly Monsters ~ Only $2 per child for a 30 minute reservation. Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop. Sessions start every half hour from 10 am – 11:30 or 12 noon every Saturday. Get more information here.
Michael’s Show In Tell (for grown-ups)
Learn something new with in store demonstrations for new craft ideas, techniques, and creative new trends. Get your local calendar of events right here.
Pottery Barn Kids: Events and Activities
1 ) Sunday, October 6th from 12pm – 4 pm ~ FREE LEGO Mini Firehouse Build Event. Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Call or visit your local store to reserve your spot.
2) Story Time is every Tuesday from 11 to 11:30 am. Kids of all ages are invited for story time. Members receive an official book club passport at their first story time, plus a special gift after attending five story times. Go here for more information.
Sam’s Club Free Weekend for Non – Members
Get a FREE One Day Pass, valid through October 31st, 2013 to try before you commit to a Sam’s Club membership. Print out and bring the pass to the Member Services Desk. Find your closest Sam’s Club right here.
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 the free family activities sponsored by Target in your area right here.
Toys ‘R Us
Saturday, September 28th from 12 pm to 2 pm ~ Girls Build a Lego Friends Picture Frame – call ahead to RSVP and make sure your local TRU is participating.
Williams-Sonoma: Free Cooking Technique Classes
Free technique class: Sunday, September 29th ~ Vitamix A-Z
Learn all your Vitamix can do from mincing vegetables, pureeing hot soups, whipping up smoothies, and frozen desserts.
Class sizes are limited. For specific times and more details, please see call your local store. See the calendar of store events and more information here.
Hour-long technique classes are free and include tastings of prepared dishes.
Participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.
Available at all stores; class times vary by store location.
Class size is limited – call your local store to register. Locate Your Nearest Store
You May Also Enjoy:
Kids Roller Skate for Free: Find the closest participating facility right here.
Kids Bowl for Free – select bowling centers participate, join their mailing list to get notified of the next Kids Bowl Free Day.
Young Eagles - kids ages 8 to 17 experience aviation and get free rides in private aircraft flown by experienced pilots. Get more information here.
Yoga Month -September and October Get one free week of Yoga at a studio near you. There are over 2,000 studios participating this year. Get the details and print out your free pass here. For new students only.
Free Tennis Events During September – the USTA and Nickelodeon have free tennis events to get the whole family active. They are open to all ages and skill levels. Get the information, dates, and places right here.
Check these sources for more ways to have inexpensive family fun!
Thank you to more with less today for help with this round up!
Here’s a few Local deals happening this weekend that will be FREE:
Lansing: Teddy Bear Picnic This Weekend
Free Fall Movies At Lansing Mall Cinema
Free Movies With Flick Family Festival At Celebration Cinema {Lansing Deal}
Plus if you’re looking for a quick getaway check out this deal – Round Of Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark Deals- Starting @ $169
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