If you are looking for some fun on a budget, we have compiled a list of national retailers with hands-on workshops, classes and free in-store events for this weekend and many more that are coming soon.
Thank you to More with Less Today for putting together this list!
Share this fun,money-saving list with your friends and family. And, if you know of any others to include, please let us know! It is always best to call ahead and make sure that your local store or retailer is participating to avoid disappointment.
Easter Egg Hunts and Events
To find Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Parades, Easter Train Rides and Easter Events. You can search by location to find fun Easter events in your area!
Barnes & Noble
Saturday, March 26th at 11 AM Story time and activities featuring When Spring Comes. Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to verify participation.
Bass Pro Shops
Now through Sunday, March 27th Easter Egg Hunt, Free Photo with the Easter Bunny and Free Crafts for Kids. Check your local Bass Pro Shop store for specific events, times, and details. Guitar Center
Saturday, March 26th at 10:15 AM - Recording Made Easy - Group Guitar Workshop Register at Guitar Center workshops.
Home Depot Workshops for Adults
Saturday, March 26th from 10 AM - 11:30 AM - Build an Outdoor Wooden Doormat Lakeshore Learning
Saturday, March 26th from 11 AM - 3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday. Kids design and take a Cheerful Chick Basket craft. Get more information from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids. Michael's Kids Club
Saturday, March 26th from 10 AM - 12 Noon Kids make and take an Easter Tic Tac Toe craft. Cost is $2 per child. Find out more information here.
......... MARK YOUR CALENDAR, COMING SOON........
FREE Museum Weekend for Bank of America Customers
Saturday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 3rd Bank of America's Museums on US offers free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide. Present your B of A or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID for free admission. Cardholder only. For more info visit http://museums.bankofamerica.com.
FREE National Park Admission Dates for 2016
April 16th-24th – National Park Week
August 25th-28th – National Park Service Birthday
September 24 – National Public Lands Day
November 11 – Veterans Day
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.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, April 2nd from 9 AM to 12 PM Kids make and take a Butterfly House. Get more information and register at Home Depot workshops .
Lego Stores Free Model Build
April 5 & 6th
Usually held monthly in stores, kids ages 6 to 14 can build and binoculars. Contact your closest LEGO® Store for details.
Michael's Craft Time
(for adults) Saturday, April 2nd from 6-8 PM Learn to make DIY party favors. Find out more information here.
Pottery Barn
Guide to decorating any space. Thursday, 5/12 from 6-8 PM. Stylish theme parties to throw this summer. For more information contact your local Pottery Barn store.
Pottery Barn Kids
Storytime on Tuesdays from 11 - 11:30 AM. For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events here.
Toys "R" US
Saturday, April 2nd from 12-2 PM
Pokéman Stack Your Deck collectors event. Get free Clefairy and Meowth promo cards and activity book, while supplies last. For kids age 6 and up and adult collectors too. Get more information at the Toys R Us website.
Williams-Sonoma Free Cooking Classes for Kids and Adults
April classes will be announced soon. Get more information at your local Williams-Sonoma store .
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.
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.
Celebrate Crazy and Fun Holidays
Be sure and check out your local library and parks and recreation departments for free programs and events right in your hometown! Jeff Kubina on
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