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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 rest of the free activities for the week:

American Girl – Friends Forever Bracelet Craft. Each journey is worth remembering! At this event, your girl will get the chance to make friendship bracelets for herself and her My American Girl® doll. She can even put a special message on the bracelets, creating a long-lasting memory! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

-Springtime Card Craft. Encourage your girl to celebrate spring by making and decorating a fancy flower card and matching envelope. She’ll use stickers and pretty paper to make her card “bloom,” then add a fun message on the inside. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up

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

Bass Pro Easter events – Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., kids can meet the Eater Bunny and get a FREE 4×6″ picture with him. From 1-4 p.m. they can create a bunny frame or scratch art bunny craft.  Then stick around for the Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m.  Registration for that begins at 1:30 at the main entrance.

Disney Store – Celebrate Earth Day at Disney Store! Visit any Disney Store on April 22, 2014 and receive a FREE Disneynature Bears Reusable Tote Bag when you bring in 5 plastic bags. *Limit 1 tote bag per guest. While supplies last. Call your local store for details

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

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday, April 19th from 11-3 pm, kids can make a Sunny Days Light Catcher.

Lowes Build and Grow – There is no class this week.  The next class will be on Saturday,  May 10th at 10 a.m.  Kids can make a Flower Delivery Truck.  Register for this class as well as other future classes here.

Michael’s Crafts – Check back for more fun, FREE classes for the whole family.

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

Pottery Barn Kids – Peter Rabbit Character Appearance (Check your store for dates and details)

-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 kid’s class will be on May 2nd from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. where kids can build a flower planter.  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 other future classes here.

– See Adult Weekly workshops here. (Landscape Design, Lawn Maintenance, Install Vinyl Flooring)

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

It’s the opening weekend of National Park Week!  Get free admission to National Parks on 4/19 and 4/20!  Get the scoop here-> Free National Park admission