freebies

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).

Looking for Father’s Day Freebies and Deals? Check out this post here–> 2014 Father’s Day Freebies and Deals

Here’s my top pick:

Bass Pro Shops has their Family Summer Camp starting today through July 13th! There are tons of fun activities for families:

FREE 4X6 photo
Catch & Release fishing pond
Family crafts
Free shooting arcade
Free casting challenge
FREE bb shooting range
FREE Homemade ice cream
Free workshops

Get the scoop here–> Bass Pro Shops Family Summer Camp

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.

– Celebrate summer reading with American Girl! At this craft event, your girl will decorate her own bookmark and summer reading log to keep track of all the great books she’ll read over break. Includes a doll-sized poster to take home. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 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, June 28th from 11-3 pm, kids can make a Summertime Memories Frame.

Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday, June 28th at 10 a.m., kids can make a Sheep Drop game from the new DreamWorks movie How to Train Your Dragon 2. Register for this class as well as other future classes here

Michael’s Kids Club: Saturday 6/28 from 12:30-2:30 p.m., Free intro into paper crafting class. On Sunday 6/29 1 – 3 p.m., Free intro into jewelry making class.

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

Pottery Barn Kids – Summer Reading Program, now through July 17th. Kids who read any 8 titles from the recommended book list will receive a free book (supplies limited). Complete the challenge together by attending their weekly story time.

-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.

Toys R Us – Saturday, June 28th from 12-2 p.m., FREE Transformers build and demo. Build your own Kre-O Optimus Prime riding Grimlock figure! PLUS, demo the NEW Transformers One-Step Changers & Battle Masters

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