Fun, Free or Cheap Family Friendly Weekend Activities

Fun, Free or Cheap Weekend Activities with Something for Everyone!

This weekend is the last weekend before Halloween. You all know Halloween in next Saturday right? That means there is less then 2 months left before Christmas!! Have you begun your shopping? If you are looking for Black Friday Deals you can join my deals group here 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.

photo credit – Coupon Mamacita. 

Special thanks to More With Less Today for compiling this list for us.

Make some memories and try a new workshop, lesson, or craft. If you enjoy these free activities, be sure and bookmark this master list of free store events or PIN It for later!

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.

 

Saturday, October 24th at 11:00 AM

Enjoy storytime and activities featuring Click Clack Boo!

Bass Pro Shops

Saturday, October 24th from 6-9 PM

Trunk or Treat Halloween Events with live music, carnival games, costume contest, pumpkin races and more. There is also RC Haunts Haunted House which charges admission.

Ongoing- free archery workshops, merit badge classes, freshwater fishing clinic and family friendly store events. Check your local store for specific events, times, and details.

Saturday, October 24th {no age restrictions for free music lessons}

10:15 AM – Intro to Ableton

More free classes are offered during the week with their Music Mentor Series. Register at Guitar Center workshops.

Home Depot Workshop for Adults

Saturday, October 24th from 10 AM – 11:30 AM – Energy Savings Solutions

You can pre-register online register at Home Depot workshops .

Lakeshore Learning

Saturday, October 24th from 11 AM-3 PM and a few locations offer crafts on Sunday.

Kids design and take a Spooktacular Puppet craft. Get more from Lakeshore Learning Free Crafts for Kids.

Saturday, October 24th from 10 AM to 12 Noon

Kids can make and take a Spooktacular Puppet. Cost is $2 per session. Get more information at Michael’s Kids Club®.

 

Petsmart

Oct 25th 11 AM – 2 PM and Oct. 26th 11 AM – 2 PM (photos only on this day)

Fright & Delight Pet Halloween costume event. Treats, photos and more!

Sunday, October 25th

Halloween Block Party – make some devishly delicious food that’s perfect for a hungry crowd such as one-pot chili, cornbread and pumkin cupcakes. To find specific class times, contact Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes.

Williams-Sonoma Free Jr. Chefs Classes for Kids

Saturday, October 24th at 10 AM

Halloween Party – Kids will have fun making cheesy crackers, popcorn balls and decorate Halloween cookies. Suitable for ages 5-13. Get more information by contacting Williams-Sonoma Junior Chef Classes.

……… MARK YOUR CALENDAR, COMING SOON……..

:: Find Pumpkin Patches, Hay Rides, Pick Your Own Orchards and Haunted Houses. Many of these will have a fee or admission.

:: Lego Stores Free Model Build

Usually held monthly in stores, kids ages 6 to 14 can build and binoculars. Contact your closest LEGO® Store for details.

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Saturday, November 14th at 10 AM

Kids make and take a Pullback #48 Race Car craft. Register at Lowe’s Kids Clinics.

:: Michael’s Classes for Adults

Find out more information right here about creative classes happening all week long.

:: Pottery Barn Kids

Storytime on Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 AM. For more information, visit Pottery Barn Kids events .

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.

:: 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 , 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.

:: 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

Make memories and celebrate fun holidays with your family. This week you can celebrate World Pasta Day, Howl at the Moon Day, Cat Day, and more. See the schedule at Days of the Year.

* For more ideas for family fun, be sure and check Groupon, Amazon Local and LivingSocial in your area. Join each site for free and start having more fun on a budget! 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.

Be sure and check out your local library and parks and recreation departments for free programs and events right in your hometown!