FREE Weekend Activities for 8/20

This is it….summer is winding down!  Who went back to school this week and who still has more time? Don’t forget about Tax Free Shopping Weekends.

American Girl Stores

Most American Girl Store events cost.  But there are a few that are free.  You can check out upcoming events at a store near you here.

Babies ‘R Us:

no scheduled events

Barnes and Noble:

Saturday, August 20th  @ 11:00am
Storytime:  Mira Forecasts the Future and The Bot That Scott Built
 Join us for a fun-filled Storytime with a little science sprinkled in featuring Mira Forecasts the Future and The Bot That Scott Built. Coloring and activities to follow.

Saturday, August 20th @ 4:00pm
Lego Build Event: Kids ages 6 and up are invited to join us for our latest LEGO Build Event. Participants will get to explore their creativity on this entertaining, team-building occasion.

Bass Pro Shops:

Saturday, August 13th, at 1:30
Fish Feeding & Aquarium Education  Come join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm and Saturdays at 1:30pm for an educational experience on the fish in our 24,000 gallon tank. Test your knowledge to see if you can recognize the different types of fish in our aquarium. You will get to see the feeding habits, characteristics, and learn interesting facts about the fish native to our area!  (Days and Times may vary by location.  Find your location here to see what they offer)

Home Depot:  

No events scheduled

Lakeshore Learning: 

Saturday, August 20th,  from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Kid’s Craft: Make a Face Hand Mirror
 Some Lakeshore locations do their craft events on Sunday.   Find a location near you here.
Looking Ahead: Crafts every Saturday in July!

Lowe’s: 

No events this weekend

Michael’s:

Saturday, August 20th, from 10:00 am to 12:00pm
Kid’s Club: Ice Cream Pencil Topper*
*Kid’s Club cost $2 Kid’s Club Crafts are FREE during the month of August!

Pottery Barn Kids

Saturday, August 20th, 11:00am
Back to School Bingo: Check off the items from the new Back-to-School Collection and get a prize!

Toys ‘R Us:

Saturday, August 20th from 3:00 to 4:00pm
Geoffrey’s Birthday Club Event!
Birthday Club members get special surprises and coupons.  Plus there will be storytimes and fun activities!

You read about why we love the Toys ‘R Us birthday club here!

COMING UP:
Saturday, August 27th from 12:00 to 2:00pm
LEGO Marvel Super Hero Building Event

Williams-Sonoma:

no free events this month

They do like for you to call your local store to register!

This blog is very kid friendly! See more things for kids: Activities . Crafts Frugal Fun . Homeschooling . Preschool Recipes

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