Free & Fun for the Weekend!

With this being the weekend of the Haltom Craft Fair we’ll be there all day today, but I  thought we would share Fun and Free Events that you might be interested in checking out this Weekend.

Free and Fun Weekend

If you do check out any of Fun and Free Events that Can be Found this Weekend let me know which ones and what you thought of them.

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.  It is always best to call ahead and make sure that your local store or retailer is participating to avoid disappointment. And we always Thank Our Friends Over More with Less Today for kindly sharing their list!

Barnes & Noble

Saturday, November 14th at 11 am

Storytime and activities featuring The Little Snowplow

Barnes & Noble

Saturday, November 14th from 12 pm – 5 pm

Special Event Connect – Create – Color

Artists of all ages can experiment with different artwork styles and coloring tools.

Pottery Barn

pottery barn holiday decor

Sunday, November 15th and 22nd 10 am – 11 am

How to Deck Out Your Home for the Holidays

From festive centerpieces to glistening treetops, learn easy tips for turning your home into the ultimate holiday haven. Plus receive a 15% off * discount just for attending. Contact your Pottery Barn store to make sure they are participating.

Saturday, November 14th at 3 pm & 4 pm

St. Jude Thanks and Giving™ Tea Party. Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal. For a $10 donation to St. Jude, children are invited to enjoy sweet treats, refreshments and a unique coloring activity. Reservations and pre-payment are required. Call your local store to RSVP

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

FREE National Parks Admission for 4th Graders

In 2015, every 4th grader will get 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 suitable for the 4th graders & their families as most parks charge admission per car.

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Saturday, November 28th from 9 AM to 12 PM

Make and take a Schoolhouse Bank. Get more information and register at Home Depot workshops.

Pottery Barn Kids

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

More to Explore Throughout the Year:

 Factory Tours

Find factory tours all across the USA, go here, the site has 570 visits 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.

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 type your area 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.

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 exclusive discounts on the wine tasting. 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 Spicy Guacamole Day, World Kindness Day, Guinness World Record Day, and more. See the schedule for Days of the Year.

* For more ideas for family fun, be sure and check Groupon 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. 

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

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates

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