Have Some Free or Cheap Fun This Weekend!

If you are looking for a little fun on a budget, you’ve come to the right place! Below you will find my compilation of national retailers with some hands-on workshops and free events for this weekend! (I’ve included a few coming soon, too!)

Make some memories with your family and try a new activity, workshop or lesson. If you enjoy these free activities, be sure and bookmark this master list of free store events or PIN It for later referral! (I’d love it if you shared, too!)

I always recommend calling your local store to verify participation. Better to know before you go!

American Girl Special Store Events
Special events differ by location. During September they include the BeForever Postcard Craft, Grandparents’ Day Card Craft, Princess Bitty Baby Story Time, Autumn Card Craft, Acorn Pouch Craft, Paper Pumpkin Craft, and more.

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.

Barnes & Noble
Free Story Time, NOOK events and Author Events – Find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here.

Bass Pro Shops
September is Boy Scout Month! Scouts can earn merit badges for fishing and rifle shooting by attending workshops. Contact your local store here for details.

Ongoing – free Outdoor Skills Workshops are offered on a regular basis on topics such as bass fishing, fly fishing, hunting and more. Contact your local store here for details.

The Container Store
Learn the tricks of organization with expert demonstrations on Saturdays and Sundays, now thorough October 19th. Find more information and find your closest Container Store here. Times and event dates vary by location.

Guitar Center
Saturday, September 13th {no age restrictions for free music lessons}:
10 AM – Recording Made Easy for Garage Band
10:15 AM – Group Bass Lesson

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

Home Depot Workshop for Adults
Saturday, September 13th from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM ~ How to Install Tile
Sunday, September 14th from 10 AM to 11:30 AM ~ Fall Lawn Care

You can pre-register online here.

Lowe’s Build and Grow
Saturday, September 13th at 10AM ~kids build and Binoculars. You can pre-register right here.

Michael’s Kids Club
Saturday, September 13th – 10AM – 12 Noon

Team Spirit Pom-Poms
Kids Club – for $2 per child, you can reserve 30 minutes for kids to create while you shop at Michael’s. Sessions start every half hour from 10AM – 11:30. See a store associate to sign up.