Free Weekend Activities 1/13

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Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend.  Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list.  *Always check with your local store to confirm they are participating!

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.

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Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend.  Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list.  *Always check with your local store to confirm they are participating!

Babies R Us -

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.

Free Weekend Activities 12/30

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Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend.  Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list.  *Always check with your local store to confirm they are participating!

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store for events.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 12/31 from 11am-3pm, Kids make New Year's Noisemakers.

LEGO Stores –

Tuesday 1/3 at 5pm, Free Lego Monthly Mini Model Build: Cobra! Quantities are limited to approximately 250 per store.

Michaels –

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

Tuesday 1/3 from 11am-1pm, Make-it Take-it School Box time capsule event with purchase of pencil box. (40% off coupon)

Saturday 1/7 from 1pm-3pm, FREE Make-it Take-it Yarn Backpack Buddy.

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.

Free Weekend Activities 12/23

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Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend.  Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list.  *Always check with your local store to confirm they are participating!

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.

Free Weekend Activities 12/16

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Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend.  Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list.  *Always check with your local store to confirm they are participating!

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.

Free Weekend Activities 12/9

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Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend.  Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list.  *Always check with your local store to confirm they are participating!

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.

Free Weekend Activities 12/2

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Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend.  Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list.  *Always check with your local store to confirm they are participating!

Babies R Us -

Tuesday 12/6 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 12/3 & Sunday 12/4, 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.

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 12/3 from 11am-1pm, ILoveToCreate: Beads in a Bottle (http://youtu.be/MEw6jQwkaRE). From 1-3pm, Meet instructors & see class samples, 50% off selected classes all day and Wilton®Decorating Basics only $17.50! From 3-5pm, Free Demo with 3M Adhesives.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 12/3 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Magnetic Mitten Notepad.

LEGO Stores –

Tuesday 12/6 at 5pm, Free Lego Monthly Mini Model Build: Nutcracker! Quantities are limited to approximately 250 per store.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 12/3 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Caboose Build and Grow 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 12/3 Passport to Imagination, Australia: from 10am – Noon, Christmas Calendar – Glue on an ornament every day until Christmas! From Noon – 2pm, Decorate a stocking for the season!

Sunday 12/4 Passport to Imagination, Germany: from 1-3pm, Rudolph's Kitchen: Decorate a chef's hat and apron, From 3-4pm, Make a treat bag for Santa's goodies you bake for him!

Pottery Barn Kids –

Saturday 12/3 at 10am, National Geographic Little Explorers: Kids learn about Penguins with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more.

Tuesday 12/6 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 – You can also see Adult Weekly workshops here.

Saturday 12/3 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build and paint a Snowman Napkin Holder.

Toys”R”Us -

Saturday 12/3 from Noon-3pm, Countdown to Christmas: Meet Geoffrey, Demo the FAO Schwarz Big Piano and Color a Countdown to Christmas Calendar.

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

Free Weekend Activities 11/25

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Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend.  Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list.  *Always check with your local store to confirm they are participating!

AC Moore 

Sunday 11/27 from 1-3pm, Make n’ Mold candy making demonstration: Filled mint Christmas candies. From 6-8pm, Buy Glass Ornament & Decorate free (Glitter-it!) and Wreath decorating demo.

Babies R Us -

Tuesday 11/29 at 6:30pm, Gearing up for Baby: Strollers, car seats, play yards and high chairs… get the scoop in gear that's right for you and baby!

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.

11/6-12/24 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 11/26 from 11am-1pm ProvoCraft Cricut Expression. 1-3pm ProvoCraft Cricut Imagine & 3M Adhesives. 3-5pm Bow-making with Bowdabra & Gift wrapping tips!

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 11/26 from 11am-3pm, Kids make an Autumn Wind Chime.

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.

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

Free Weekend Activities 11/18

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Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend.  Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list.  *Always check with your local store to confirm they are participating!

AC Moore 

Saturday 11/19 from 1-4pm, Buy & Decorate: Charge plate, Plastic Ornaments. Demonstrations: K'Nex MarioKart starter set, Crayola Model Magic Jewelry Boutique, Wilton Gingerbread House.

Sunday 11/20 from 1-3pm, Make n’ Mold candy making demonstration: Christmas tree bark.

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.

11/6-12/24 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 11/19 from 11am-1pm: Cricut Cake Mini Machine. From 1-3:30pm: Gingerbread Decorating Challenge (Win prizes from Jo-Ann & Wilton!).

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 11/19 from 11am-3pm, Terrific Turkey Centerpiece.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 11/19 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Santa's Sleigh! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 11/19 from 10am – 11am Make-It Take-It Gift Bag with purchase of gift bag. From 11am – Noon, FREE Make-It Take-It Gift Card Holder.

Sunday 11/20 from 1-3pm FREE Make-It Take-It Thankful Event.

Pottery Barn Kids –

Saturday 11/19 at 10am, National Geographic Little Explorers: Kids learn about Polar Bears with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more.

Tuesday 11/22 at 11am, Thanksgiving Story Time: read stories, sing songs, and turkey craft.

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

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

Free Weekend Activities 11/11

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Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend.  Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list.  *Always check with your local store to confirm they are participating!

AC Moore 

Saturday 11/12 from 1-3pm, Make a Holiday card to send to the troops.

Sunday 11/13 from 1-3pm, Make n' Mold candy making demonstration: Mint Marshmallow Pops.

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.

11/6-12/24 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.

Disney Store – 

Saturday 11/12 from 10:30am-1pm, Muppet Craftational Event: Use your imagination to make a most inspirational, celebrational Muppet.

Friday 11/11 through Tuesday 11/15, Bring in a T-Shirt to be recycled and a Friends and Family coupon to any Disney Store and save 25% off your entire purchase!

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores -

Saturday 11/12 from 11am-1pm Model Magic Turkey Make It-Take It, 1-3pm Papercrafting w/ Fiskars & ColorBok, 3-5pm Textile Crafts w/ EK Success.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 11/12 from 11am-3pm, Silly Scarecrow: kids create a wild-eyed scarecrow.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 11/12 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Science Lab! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 11/12 from 10-11am, Make-It Take-It Button Ring with purchase of buttons. From 11am-Noon, Martha Stewart Crafts Ornament Maker Demo. From 1-3pm, Wilton Gingerbread House Free Demo.

Sunday 11/13 from 1-2pm Make-It Take-It Gingerbread clay pot with purchase of clay pot. From 2-3pm, Make-It Take-It Martha Stewart Crafts Paint Ornament with purchase of ornament.

National Parks, Veterans Day Weekend -

Friday 11/11 through Sunday 11/13, Free Entrance to over 100 National Parks that usually charge entrance fees!

Pottery Barn Kids –

Saturday 11/12 at 3pm & 4pm, Doll Tea Party St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Benefit: For a $5 donation to St. Jude, kids enjoy refreshments, stories and crafting with a favorite doll or teddy bear. RSVP required.

Tuesday 11/15 at 11am, Elf on the Shelf Story Time: learn about the Elf on the Shelf and help name the elf in your store.

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

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