Family fun doesn’t have to be expensive! And that’s where the Frugal Family Fun Weekend Activity Round Up comes in!
Lori over at More With Less Today has compiled a list of national retailers with hands-on workshops, classes, and free in-store events for this weekend and more.
Get the family out of the house and make some memories by trying something new, making a craft, taking a class or exploring a new hobby!
Be sure to call your local store to verify the dates and events to avoid disappointment.
THIS WEEKEND!
Kids Try Hockey for Free
Saturday, February 25th, 2017, USA Hockey & local programs around the country will be offering a chance for kids ages 4 – 9 to come to a local participating ice rink and try playing youth hockey to see if it’s something that will interest them. Head over to the website & put in your location to see if there’s a participating location near you.
Saturday, February 25th at 11 AM. Join in the fun for story time and activities to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to verify participation.
LEGO Event at Barnes & Noble
Saturday, February 25th – Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to verify participation.
Home Depot Do It Yourself Workshops
Saturday, February 25th from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Installing Tile Backsplash
Join this workshop and learn the skills you need to properly install a tile backsplash. The lesson will cover selecting tiles, prepping the work area and wall space, cutting tile to size and mounting tiles using mat adhesive or grout. Get more information about Home Depot Workshops.
Lakeshore Learning
Saturday, February 25th from 11 AM – 3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.
Kids design and take a Pup in a Cup craft. Get more information from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids.
Michael’s Kids Club®
Saturday, February 25th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kids Club® – Funny Birds Craft – Cost $2 per project, supplies included. Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store, online or just drop in. Parent or guardian must remain on premises.
Michael’s Family Event
Saturday, February 25th from 1-3 PM
Celebrate spring by painting a birdhouse or clay pot with a cute fingerprint design. Buy the birdhouse or clay pot and the rest of the supplies are free. Get for information here.
Pottery Barn
Saturday, February 25th from 1-2 PM
Designing With Succulents – Visit your local store and learn how to create gorgeous,
one-of-a-kind succulent arrangements with tips from our friends at Colonial House of Flowers. Get more information here.
COMING SOON!
Guitar Center
Saturday, March 4th at 10:15 AM
Learn to play the Guitar – contact your local Guitar Center store for more information.
Williams-Sonoma
Sunday, March 12th
Easter Baking – In this class, we will learn to bake and decorate cupcakes from our friends at Georgetown Cupcake and then we’ll finish off with Easter sugar cookies! Get more information from Williams-Sonoma.
Williams-Sonoma Junior. Chef Classes
Saturday, March 4th at 10 AM
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast “Be Our Guest” – Join Williams Sonoma and Le Creuset as we celebrate the launch of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with a fun cooking class for kids! We’ll be making Beastly Bread Pudding and Chip’s Favorite Banana-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies. Suitable for ages 8–13. Get more information from Williams-Sonoma.
MORE TO EXPLORE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
FREE National Park Admission Dates for 2017
Here is a list of participating national parks.
April 15-16 and 22-23: Weekends of National Park Week
August 25: National Park Service Birthday
September 30: National Public Lands Day
November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend
Bank of America Museums on Us
Saturday, March 4th and Sunday, March 5th – 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.
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.
Free National Parks Pass for 4th Graders
If you have a child in 4th grade this year, your family can get a free National Parks Annual Pass to give you free entry into national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and more! Teachers of 4th graders can also get passes to plan free National Park field trips.
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.
Bass Pro Shops
Fishing and outdoor events during the month of February. Check your local store listings for more information.
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.
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Stayed tuned for the next workshop. You can also check the Home Depot Kids Workshop website for more updates.
Jazzercise
Jazzercise is currently offering FREE dance fitness classes to girls ages 16-21 at participating locations. No strings attached! Contact your local Jazzercise to see if this offer is available in your area. Valid throughout 2017.
Lego Stores Free Model Build
LEGO Monthly Mini Model Build on March 7th and 8th where kids ages 6-14 can build a Free LEGO Platypus Mini Model! Be sure to click on the “Open Form” button to register.
You must be a LEGO VIP Loyalty Member and use an email address saved in your LEGO VIP Membership account to register. Membership and registration are free. Get more information here: shop.LEGO.com/VIP. Quantities are limited to approximately 120 per store per night and time.
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.
Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables
Find orchards and farms near you where you can pick your own fruits and vegetables at PickYourOwn.org.
Pottery Barn Kids
Story time on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 AM. For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events 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.
REI Running Classes
Learn or get back into running with training and techniques classes. Find our more at REI.com.
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.
Toys R Us
Saturday, March 4th
Geoffrey’s Birthday Club – members receive special surprises with coupon including a free Geoffrey plush toy and storybook. Join Geoffrey’s Birthday Club and register here.
Celebrate Crazy and Fun Holidays
Make memories and celebrate fun holidays with your family. 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!
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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