Free Weekend Family Fun and Activities Round-Up!

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).

Make sure you also check these out:

Restaurant Coupons and Cash back deals

Printable retail store coupons

Here are the free activities for the week:

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

Barnes & Noble – Saturday, August 8 at 11:00 a.m., The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School Storytime.  Look here for a store near you.

Disney Store – Summer Play Days! 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 8th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., kids can make a Keeping Cool Door Hanger.

Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday, August 8th at 10 a.m., kids can make Hulk’s Tank. Free apron, goggles and patch are included. Register for this class 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 – 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 – Check here for several do-it-yourself workshops.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. Screen Shot 2015-03-07 at 6.01.03 AM Williams Sonoma Free Cooking ClassesThis has been on my bucket list for a long time because I think my daughter would LOVE it! You do have to register in advance, but they’ve got the schedule posted for the whole month!

Kids-Bowl-Free Kids Bowl Free Registration for Kids Bowl Free has started and you can get your free weekly bowling passes starting April 1st! Find a participating location and have some fun bowling this summer!

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Camp Google – Camp Google is a free online camp for kids full of fun science activities and adventures led by experts. Everyone is welcome, and you can jump

American Girl Dolls Sale: get Marie Grace or Cecile for $67.26 shipped!

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If you’ve been looking for a deal on an American Girl doll, but you don’t want to spend $129 to get one, be ready to take advantage of this HOT offer this morning!  As a part of Jill’s Deals and Steals on The Today Show, you’ll be able to get two American Girl dolls for just $68.95 shipped!  American Girl dolls NEVER go on sale, so this is an AMAZING deal and it will sell out quickly!  The code is JILLFALL

Once the deals are live, you should be able to see them all here–> American Girls Doll sale

Here are the deals that are available:  

Marie Grace bundle – $60 (plus $8.95 for shipping)

Cecile bundle – $60 (plus $8.95 for shipping)

Supplies are limited so grab it while you can!! I got in on this deal last year and my daughter loves her American Girl doll!!

Microsoft XBox Live 12 Month Gold Membership Card for $37.99!

sale on 12 month XBox Live Gold Membership

If you’re getting an Xbox for Christmas or you need a gift idea for a gamer, get this Microsoft XBox Live One Year membership for $37.99!  This is the lowest price I’ve seen since Black Friday!  When these memberships went on sale on Black Friday, they sold out quickly, so grab this while you can!  These retail for $59.99, so you’re saving $22!  These would make a great stocking stuffer for the gamer in your life!

Get the heads up on future deals like this by signing up for Ebay Daily Deals here–> Ebay Daily Deals

With an Xbox LIVE Gold membership, take your Xbox 360 online to play Kinect and controller games with friends wherever they are. Instantly watch HD movies, TV shows and sports, and with Kinect, your voice is the remote control. Not sure what to play or watch? Quickly find new movies, songs or games with your voice. Even use your phone or tablet as a second screen to control and interact with what you’re watching. Plus, now you can explore the web on your TV with Internet Explorer for Xbox.

Click here to get yours–> Microsoft XBox Live One Year membership for $37.99

See more online deals here–> Online shopping deals

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Last Minute Gift Ideas from Melissa's Bargains!

Looking for last minute gift ideas?  Here’s a round up of last minute gift ideas with guaranteed arrival by Christmas!

AMAZON:

Amazon gift cards with free one day shipping!

COUPONS:

Retail Round Up:  printable retail shopping coupons

OTHER:

2012 Bonus Gift Card offers

$10 Starbucks e-gift card plus 20% off purchases

All You Magazine:  2 subscriptions for $19.99 (just $.83 per issue!)

DiscountMags Last Minute gifts sale:  Magazine subscriptions start at $3.99

$50 iTunes gift card for $40 shipped!

Walmart Last Minute Gift Ideas:  Order online, Pick up in store

Looking for more gift ideas? Check out the 2012 holiday gift guide here–> 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

Find the most recent holiday idea posts here–> 2012 Holiday Gift ideas

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DiscountMags Last Minute Gift Sale: magazine subscriptions start at $3.99!

DiscountMags is having a Last Minute Gift Sale!  If your out of ideas for someone on your list or you need a gift for the person who seems to have everything, get a magazine subscription!  Prices start at just $3.99 and they’ve got lots of popular titles to choose from!

Click here to shop this sale–> DiscountMags Last Minute Gift Sale

Here are some of the titles you can choose from:

  • Rolling Stone – $3.99 ($.15 per issue)
  • Car & Driver – $3.99 ($.33 per issue)
  • Self – $3.99 ($.33 per issue)
  • Family Fun – $3.99 ($.40 per issue)
  • Parents – $3.99 ($.33 per issue)
  • Family Circle – $3.99 ($.33 per issue)
  • Shape – $3.99 ($.33 per issue)
  • Taste of Home – $3.99 ($.57 per issue)
  • Reader’s Digest – $4.50 ($.38 per issue)
  • Elle – $4.50 ($.38 per issue)
  • Weight Watchers – $4.50 ($.75 per issue)
  • Better Homes & Gardens – $4.99 ($.42 per issue)
  • Popular Science – $4.99 ($.42 per issue)
  • ESPN – $4.99 ($.19 per issue)
  • Bon Appetit – $4.99 ($.42 per issue)
  • Ranger Rick – $11.99 ($1.20 per issue) – my daughter loves this one!
  • Thomas & Friends – $14.99 ($2.50/issue)

Looking for more gift ideas? Check out the 2012 holiday gift guide here–> 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

Find the most recent holiday idea posts here–> 2012 Holiday Gift ideas

Make sure you keep your holiday packages safe this year with your free UPS My Choice Membership–> Keep your packages safe this year with your free UPS My Choice membership

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