Here is a list of free and inexpensive activities happening all across the USA. I hope you and your family can participate and have some {free or inexpensive} fun! Thanks to Lori at at More For Less today for putting a this wonderful information together for us. Visit her blog at Link
If you know of any others to share, please let us know! It is always best to call ahead and make sure that your local retailer is participating to avoid disappointment.
:: Free Admission to National Parks
January 20th Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Go to www.nps.gov to find participating US National Parks.
:: American Girl Store Events
Events differ by location and include 2014 Girl of the Year Debut party, Bitty Baby's Story time, and crafts. 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.
:: Home Depot Workshops {for adults}
Saturday, January 18th from 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Learn How to Install Crown Moulding
Register for the Home Depot Hands-On Workshops here.
:: Lakeshore Learning Store
Saturday, January 18th from 11AM-3PM
Kids can build their own miniature Skydivers complete with parachutes that work. Make, decorate and take home your craft project. Get more information here.
:: Michael's Kids Club
Saturday, January 18th -starts at 10 AM
Kids make an Alien Foam Door Hanger. Suitable for kids ages 3 and up. The cost is $2 per child for a 30 minute reservation. Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop. Sessions start every half hour starting at 10 am. Ending times vary by store. Get more information here.
:: Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes {for adults}
Sunday, January 19th
Healthy Eating - Juicing
Create fruit and vegetable juices at home. Class sizes are limited. For specific times and to reserve your spot, contact you closest store right here.
:: Broadway Week: 2 for 1 Tickets in NYC
January 21st - Feb 6th
Get two for 1 tickets to select Broadway productions. Tickets go on sale on January 6th. Go here to see the participating shows, times, and dates.
:: Guitar Center {no age restriction}
Saturday, January 18th
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.
:: FREE Beauty Events
Find free beauty events at local stores with free samples and demonstrations. Visit the website that keeps track of these right 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.
:: Michael's Show In Tell {for adults}
Learn something new with in-store demonstrations for new craft ideas, techniques, and creative new trends. From cake decorating, jewelry making, art painting, paper crafting and more, get your local calendar of events right here.
:: FREE Bowling
Kids Bowl for Free at select bowling centers. Just join their mailing list to get notified of the next Kids Bowl Free Day.
:: Free Flying Lesson
Young Eagles - kids ages 8 to 17 experience aviation and get free rides in private aircraft flown by experienced pilots. Get more information here.
:: FREE Roller Skating
Kids Roller Skate for Free: Find the closest participating facility 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 free family activities sponsored by Target in your area right 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.
Coming Up...
:: Home Depot Kids Workshops
Saturday, February 1st from 9 AM to 12 PM
Be sure to register now for the February 1st FREE hands-on workshop where kids can build a fun Race Car.
:: Lowe's Build and Grow
Saturday, February 8th at 10 am
Free kids clinics at Lowe's. Details on the next clinic are coming soon so stay tuned!
For more inexpensive ideas for family fun, be sure and check Groupon, LivingSocial and Amazon Local in your area. Join each site for free and start having more fun, for less! 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.
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