Melissas Bargains

Looking for some free family fun this weekend?  Here is a round up of free activities and events.  It’s always a good idea to check with your local store before going to make sure that they are participating (especially if you’ve got a drive).

Here are the free activities for the week:

American Girl – Summer Flower Anklet Craft. Your girl can put her best—and most fashionable—foot forward. This free event will let her create a tropical anklet for herself using colorful paper flowers. She can also craft an anklet just for her doll! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

-Bitty Baby and Me Story Time – Discover the wonderful world of Bitty Baby with your little girl! Sit close and listen to a reading of Bitty Baby and Me, a hopeful story about a magical mermaid adventure and making a wish come true. Enjoy a fun activity together, too. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 3 and up.

Apple Camp – Kids between the ages of 8-12 can register to attend Apple Camp FOR FREEE!  They’ll learn to make their own movies, create interactive books, and more!  Sign up here–> Apple Camp

Apple Stores – Check your local store for weekly workshops and youth programs

Disney Store – Summer Play Days are coming to Disney Store! Join us for the kick off on Monday, June 2nd at 2pm and receive a FREE lanyard*. Store events include Art of Animation, Trivia, Story Time and Showtime. Stop by every week and receive a character button. Events take place every day from June 3rd to Sept 1st. *While supplies last. See a Cast Member for event schedule and details.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores – Free demos every Saturday, check your store here for more details.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday, August 16th  from 11-3 pm, kids can make a Blooming Numbers Garden.

Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday, August 23rd at 10 a.m., kids can make a Monster vs. Aliens Robot.  Register for this class as well as other future classes here

Michael’s Kids Club:  Check back for fun classes for the whole family.

Microsoft Stores – Check your local store for classes and special events for the whole family.

Pottery Barn Kids – The Perfect Fit Back to School Event.  Kids who try on a backpack after July 17th will receive a FREE backpack charm while supplies last.

-Tuesday’s from 11-11:30 a.m., Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – The next class will be on Saturday, September 6th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., where kids can build a Wizard of Oz Birdhouse.  All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.  Register for this class as well as future classes here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

Don’t forget to register your kids for free bowling all summer long!  Check out Kids Bowl Free here-> Kids Bowl Free registration