AC Moore –

Sunday 2/12 from 1-3pm, Make ‘n Mold Candy Making Demonstration: Marbled Heart Pops.

Babies “R” Us -

Saturday 2/11 from Noon-3pm, Love Grow Nurture: Learn why NurturMe is a healthy choice for infants and toddlers. Made from quick-dried fruits and veggies, this baby food is certified organic and gluten-free. Sponsored by NurturMe.

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events.

Saturday 2/11 at 11am, Special Storytime featuring Plant a Kiss.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Disney Store –

Saturday 2/11 from 10:30am-1pm, Kids create a unique Valentine’s Day card.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 2/11 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a heart-shaped Valentine mailbox. (Free Event)

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 2/11 from 10am-Noon, Kids build a Valentine Card Creator! Be sure to sign up for this free event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 2/11 from 10am-Noon, Valentine’s Day Memory Book: Make-It Take-It with purchase of paper sack.

Sunday 2/12 from 1-3pm, Valentine’s Day Gift Workshop: Make-It Take-It with purchase of Wood Curly-Q Letter or Frame.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Saturday 2/11 at 3pm & 4pm, Valentine’s Day Doll Tea Party: get dressed up and bring your doll or teddy in for refreshments, stories and crafts. RSVP required.

Tuesday 2/14 at 11am, Valentine’s Day Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events.

Saturday 1/21 through Sunday 1/29, Barnes & Nobles is recognizing no name-calling week!

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store's Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 1/28 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Groundhog puppet.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 1/28 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a cool dinosaur and then choose the stickers to make it a cartoon or a realistic dinosaur! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

Babies R Us -

Saturday 1/21 from Noon-3pm, Simply Intuitive Solutions for Mom and Baby: Come and discover Tommee Tippee, intuitively designed products that are as close to nature as possible for baby! Sponsored by Tommee Tippee.

Tuesday 1/24 at 6:30pm, Gearing Up for Baby: Strollers, car seats, play yards and high chairs…get the scoop on gear that’s right for you and baby! Sponsored by Safety 1st.

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events.

Saturday 1/14 through Sunday 1/22, Educator Appreciation Days: pre-k to grade 12 educators save 25% on classroom and personal purchases, including 10% on music and movies. Valid in store and online (BN.com/educator).

Saturday 1/21 through Sunday 1/29, Barnes & Nobles is recognizing no name-calling week!

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store for events.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 1/21 from 11am-3pm, Kids make an Anchors Aweigh! Floating Boat.

Michaels –

Saturday 1/21 from 10am-Noon, Free Make-It Take-It Fancy Nancy: Design a Tiara & Storytime.

Pottery Barn-

Sunday 1/22 at 10am, How to Set Up Your New Home: Learn tips on choosing tableware, bedding and bath products for your new space. RSVP.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Saturday 1/21, National Geographic Little Explorers: Kids learn about Bugs with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

AC Moore –

Saturday 1/14 from 1-3pm, Wilton Course 4: Advanced Gum Paste flowers demonstration.

Babies R Us -

Saturday 1/14 at Noon-3pm, Ready… Set… Baby: Learn about the must-have products for every expectant Mom's Baby Registry, as well as valuable tips and ideas for planning a baby shower. Plus, enjoy great savings and free giveaways! Sponsored by Huggies, Avent, Baby Einstein & Summer.

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events.

Saturday 1/14 through Sunday 1/22, Educator Appreciation Days: pre-k to grade 12 educators save 25% on classroom and personal purchases, including 10% on music and movies. Valid in store and online (BN.com/educator).

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store for events.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Disney Store –

Saturday 1/14 from Session 1 – 10:30 am, Session 2 – 11:30 am, Session 3 – 12:30 pm, Disney Princess and Friends Craft Event: come dressed as your favorite Princess for an enchanting sing-along and royal craft event.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 1/14 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Hand in Hand Flower Bouquet to celebrate MLK Jr Day.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 1/14 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a castle with stickers, paperboard cutouts and a working drawbridge! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 1/14 from 10am-Noon, Make-It Take-It Model Car Event: Build a model car with muscle with purchase of car kit. Use 40% off coupon.

Sunday 1/15 from 2-3pm, Clay Text Embossing Set Demo: Learn to make an impression with clay. Adult only.

National Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend -

Saturday 1/14 through Monday 1/16, Free Entrance to over 100 National Parks that usually charge entrance fees!

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Saturday 1/14 at 10am, Storage & Organization Class + Memory Box Crafting Activity: see how you can organize your clutter with stylish storage and display solutions for nurseries, bedrooms and playrooms. Plus, kids can do a free crafting activity to help keep their mementos organized. *Attendees receive 10% off select products.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

Tuesday 1/10 at 6:30pm, Breastfeeding Basics: Get practical tips and learn about great products designed to help prepare you for feeding success. Sponsored by Medela.

Bank of America –

Saturday 1/7 & Sunday 1/8, Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America cardholders! There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US.

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store for events.

Disney Store –

Saturday 1/7 from 10:30am-1:30pm, Furry Friends Vinylmation Artist Signing: Meet the Designers of the newest Disney Store Exclusive Vinylmation Series Furry Friends. Jim Valeri, Gerald Mendez, Quincy Sutton, Enrique Pita and Matthew Chittavanichprapa will be signing figures at the Carousel Court (3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626).
*Purchase limit of eight (8) 3-inch Vinylmation per style per Guest a day, or two full trays. Artist will only sign Vinylmation figures they have designed. Each Guest is limited to two (2) pieces signed per artist, regardless of series. Guest must be present to receive a signed figure.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores -

Saturday 1/7 from 11am-1pm, Cricut Cake Mini demo. From 1-3pm, Education Open House: See projects, meet instructors & find out which class is best for you. From 3-4pm, Lion Brand Yarn Week.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 1/7 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a calendar.

Michaels –

Saturday 1/7 from 1-3pm, FREE Make-it Take-it Yarn Backpack Buddy. From 3-4pm, Multi-Strand Chain Scarf Demo.

Sunday 1/8 from 1-2pm, Mixed Media Visual Journal Demo: Create a journal with handcrafted style (Adult only). From 2-3pm, Thank You Card Demo (Adult Only).

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Saturday 1/7 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build a Savings Shed.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

Babies R Us -

Tuesday 12/27 at 6:30pm, Gearing Up for Baby: Strollers, car seats, play yards and high chairs…get thescoop on gear that’s right for you and baby! Sponsored by Safety 1st.

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland from 11/5-12/24. Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Through 12/24 Every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 5 to 7 pm and every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, from noon to 5pm, kids can take part in making crafts and holiday ornaments, like a snowman door hanger or animal sun catcher and construct great ornaments out of fishing bobbers, Popsicle sticks, jingle bells and more—even decorate Christmas cookies December 19th-24th! Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Free fun Santa Bandz bracelet offered every weekday to the first 150 kids who visit Santa’s Wonderland Monday through Friday from 5-7pm (a different style will be offered each week).

Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa from 3pm to 8pm Monday through Friday, Saturday’s 10am to 8pm and Sunday’s noon to 5 pm.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 12/24 from 11am-3pm, Kids make Holiday Ornaments.

Michaels –

Monday 12/26 from 11am-1pm, Jake’s Art FREE Make-It Take-It Event: Turn a simple page into a personal work of art.

Wednesday 12/28 from 11am-1pm, Gert’s Tissue Paper Crafting Event: Grow a tissue paper palm tree with creativity and ease.

Friday 12/30 from 11am-1pm, Gert’s Construction Paper Crafting Event: Create a fun craft gator with construction paper.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland from 11/5-12/24. Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Through 12/24 Every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 5 to 7 pm and every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, from noon to 5pm, kids can take part in making crafts and holiday ornaments, like a snowman door hanger or animal sun catcher and construct great ornaments out of fishing bobbers, Popsicle sticks, jingle bells and more—even decorate Christmas cookies December 19th-24th! Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Free fun Santa Bandz bracelet offered every weekday to the first 150 kids who visit Santa’s Wonderland Monday through Friday from 5-7pm (a different style will be offered each week).

Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa from 3pm to 8pm Monday through Friday, Saturday’s 10am to 8pm and Sunday’s noon to 5 pm.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores -

Saturday 12/17 Demos from 11am-1pm Cricut Expression Machine, 1-3pm Cricut Imagine Machine, 3-5pm Jewelry-Making with Jesse James.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 12/17 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Playful Penguin Puppet.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 12/17 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Train Engine for their Build and Grow train! This is the final part of the 2011 Lowe’s Train. Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 12/17 from 10am-Noon, Passport to Imagination, Mexico – Duck Tape Luggage Tag: create a cute luggage tag to hang on your holiday tree! From Noon-2pm, Poinsettia Card: use the Mexican Christmas flower to decorate a sweet holiday card!

Monday 12/19 from 11am-1pm, Camille's Fun Dough Shapes FREE Make-It Take-It Event: enjoy some squishy fun with craft dough.

Wednesday 12/21 from 11am-1pm, Orion's Foam Block Stamping FREE Make-It Take It Event: Stamp on creativity with your own one-of-a-kind designs.

Friday 12/23 from 11am-1pm, Oliver's Sand & Glitter Art FREE Make-It Take-It Event: Fashion a rainbow with sand and glitter.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

Barnes & Noble -

Friday 12/9 at 7pm, Holiday Story time featuring The Polar Express.

Sunday 12/11 from 11am-3pm, Angry Birds Day: scavenger hunt to find the Mighty Eagle and enter a raffle to win a special Angry Birds prize.

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland from 11/5-12/24. Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Through 12/24 Every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 5 to 7 pm and every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, from noon to 5pm, kids can take part in making crafts and holiday ornaments, like a snowman door hanger or animal sun catcher and construct great ornaments out of fishing bobbers, Popsicle sticks, jingle bells and more—even decorate Christmas cookies December 19th-24th! Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Free fun Santa Bandz bracelet offered every weekday to the first 150 kids who visit Santa’s Wonderland Monday through Friday from 5-7pm (a different style will be offered each week).

Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa from 3pm to 8pm Monday through Friday, Saturday’s 10am to 8pm and Sunday’s noon to 5 pm.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores -

Saturday 12/10 from 11am-1pm, FREE Make It Take It: Create your own decorations and ornaments with Darice felt & Martha Stewart Crafts papercrafting supplies!  From 1-3pm, free demo in participating stores with classes: ProvoCraft Cricut Cake Mini Personal Electronic Cutter.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 12/10 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Jolly Snowman.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 12/10 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Coal Car for their Build and Grow train! This is the second part of the 2011 Lowe's Train. Come back each week to build the next piece and complete your train! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 12/10 from 10am-Noon, Passport to Imagination – Iceland: Make a Reindeer Frame. Then from Noon-2pm, create a letter to Santa!

Sunday 12/11 from 1-3pm, Passport to Imagination – Japan: style a Snowman Ornament. Then from 3-5pm, apply ideas from the Japanese tradition of origami into a super-cute Snowflake Frame!

Pottery Barn Kids –

Tuesday 12/13 at 10am, Holiday Story Time with the Grinch: read How the Grinch Stole Christmas, holiday activities and take home a Grinch activity book.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.