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.
LAKESHORE LEARNING CRAFT: Saturday, May 16th from 11 am to 3 pm — Kids can create their own Hot Air Balloon! 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.
POTTERY BARN: Kids can enjoy Story Time every Tuesday from 11am – 11:30am– check out program details HERE. Members receive an official Book Club Passport a t their first story time, plus a special gift after attending five story times.
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NATIONAL PARKS – JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM: The National Park Service Junior Ranger program takes place in almost all parks and is appropriate for kids, ages 5 to 13, but people of all ages can participate. Junior Rangers are given a series of activities to complete during a park visit, share their answers with a park ranger, and receive an official Junior Ranger patch and certificate. For more details, check it out HERE. Plus, 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.
MICHAEL’S KIDS CLUB: Check out Michael’s store events for fun craft activities. Just $2 per child for 30 minutes including supplies. Recommended for ages 3 and up. This Saturday, May 16th from 10 am – noon, kids can make a knotted friendship bracelet. Go HERE for more details and to register.
LIVING SOCIAL: Now thru May 16th, Living Social is offering $5 Off a 
purchase of $30 or more, or $10 off $50+, or $25 off $100+ with code SAVEMAY on great deals already discounted. 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 SAVEMAY.
If you are new to Living Social– you can get great deals and discounts in your area on all kinds of things. Dining out, products and services and more– all in your local area. They also sometimes offer national deals too.
Promo code must be used by May 16th, 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.
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS: Summer’s almost here! And that means lots of summer reading programs for kids. There are several organizations and companies offering special incentives to encourage children to keep reading over the summer. You can check out my post HERE for a roundup of several FREE programs & if you know of any others please feel free to let me know & I will add them to the list.
CHUCK E. CHEESE: For a limited time only, you can get a FREE pair of Decoder Glasses and Secret Code with the purchase of any Value Deal at Chuck E. Cheese. Every code wins a prize, and there are even more secrets to decode in store. Go HERE for more details and to find a participating location near you.
BASS PRO SHOPS: May 16th thru May 17th —Check out your local Bass Pro Shops for FREE activities for kids and families during their “Go Outdoors Event & Sale”! Be sure and check your location for details and times but here’s just a quick snapshot of all the FREE activities coming up: Catch & Release Pond from 11am-4pm, Kids’ Crafts from 11am-5pm while supplies last, Scavenger Hunt at 4 pm, Giveaways & more. Plus, get a FREE Photo Download – you can choose “Capture the Moment” background or “Photo Bombed” by a raccoon! Go HERE for more details. Note: Not all locations participate – see website for details.
BARNES & NOBLE: Saturday, May 16th at 11 am – Stop by for a special story time and activities featuring “Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret”. 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.
KIDS BOWL FREE: Mark your calendars! Summer is fast approaching which means time for summer activities…. Check out your local bowling center to see if they are participating in the Kids Bowl Free program this summer. Registered kids will get TWO free games of bowling EVERY DAY throughout the summer! Policies and age restrictions can vary by location so be sure to check out all the details. You can go HERE to register.
KIDS SKATE FREE: Here’s another fun summer activity to check out! Kids Skate Free is a cool program designed to help keep young children active and away from TV and computers. Kids can get 2 FREE Roller Skating Passes per week at participating Skating centers. You can go HERE for more details and to find a location near you. If you don’t see your local skating center on the list, you can print out a letter and propose they participate.
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.
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!
