FREE & Discount Activities for Kids and Families

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Here are some FREE & Discount events going on this weekend. Many may seem to have consistent national participation- but it is always wise to call your local location to be sure they are participating.   

lowes3-20LOWE’S BUILD & GROW: Saturday, April 11th at 10 am – Kids can build a special planter that lets them watch the plant grow! All Build & Grow Clinics give kids a chance to build a wooden project and receive a free apron, goggles, patch, and more! These clinics fill up fast, so its a good idea to register early. You can go HERE for more details and to set up a Lowe’s Build and Grow account.

MICHAEL’S: Check out Michael’s Kids Club for fun kids’ events! This Saturday, March 21st, from 10 am to 12 noon, kids can make their Tissue Paper Flowers! Just $2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, supplies included. Ages 3 & up. Go HERE for more details and to register.

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NATIONAL PARKS: Did you know that Active Duty Military members and their families can get FREE admission to National Parks year-round? Military ID is required. For more details, you can go HERE.

POTTERY BARN: Check your local store for a possible upcoming Peter Rabbit Character Appearance (only at select stores) now thru this Sunday, March 21st. And, bring your camera too and snap a photo with Peter Rabbit!

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BARNES & NOBLE:
 Saturday, March 21st at 11 am for special story time and activities featuring Edmund Unravels. You can also join the Kids’ Club and get fun, free, rewards & special offers! Benefits include a FREE Cupcake from the cafe on your birthday. Go HERE for more details.

LIVING SOCIAL: Now thru Sunday, March 22nd, Living Social is offering 15% Off sitewide with code SPRINGDAY (maximum discount of $20) on great deals already marked down. With a wide assortment of local deals, getaways, and discounted merchandise to choose from, this is a great time to get outside and celebrate Spring! To get started, just sign in or create a new Living Social account HERE, choose your deal and then click on “Redeem promo code” under your selection and enter the code SPRINGDAY. If you are new to Living Social– this is a great way to explore your local area and get discounts on all kinds of things including dining out, products and services and more. They also sometimes offer national deals as well.

Promo code must be used by March 22nd, 2015 11:59 PM PST. One code use only per credit card. Promo codes not valid for ticket or Deals required to be completed on a third party site. Valid in the US only. See the full terms and details HERE

lakeshore3-20LAKESHORE LEARNING CRAFT: Saturday, March 21st from 11 am to 3 pm — Kids can make their own fuzzy and feathery baby chick to celebrate the start of Spring! Join the fun every Saturday with FREE crafts for kids at all locations. For a complete calendar of events, check out their Facebook page HERE and click on the Events Tab if you don’t see them.

GROUPON: Sign up and receive a daily email from Groupon with coupon offers for savings up to 90% in a city near you. Visit the Groupon Site, choose your city and enter your e-mail. Each day they feature something cool to do in your city at an unbeatable price. To learn more about how Groupon works, go HERE, and see if there is a city close enough to you to take advantage of some of these great deals.

CHUCK E CHEESE: Sign up for their e-club for exclusive coupon deals, and get FREE tokens on your child’s birthday, kid’s activities and rewards! Just go HERE and enter your email address to get started on great ways to save on food & fun. Joining the e-club is completely free and only takes a few seconds. You can also go HERE to download FREE Rewards Calendars to help your kids earn FREE tokens for good behavior.

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FREE & DISCOUNT ADMISSIONS COURTESY OF TARGET: Target sponsors several community events including FREE and discount admissions to arts and cultural events & institutions nationwide. Many of these events are free and on a monthly schedule. Just go HERE and scroll down to where you can choose your closest city to find FREE and reduced-price Target events near you.

-Thanks so much to Kelley for help with the roundup!

 

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