FREE Weekend Activities for March 3 & 4, 2018

Here’s everything you can do this weekend – did you know it’s Youth Hockey Day and Free Museum Weekend?

  • National Museum Weekend – Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders can get FREE access to 150 participating museums in 32 states and 98 cities on March 3 and 4, 2018.
  • National Hockey Weekend – USA Hockey and over 500 local programs across the country are offering the chance for kids between the ages of 4 and 9 to try Youth Hockey completely FREE on Saturday, March 3rd! Contact your local participating host site for more information.

American Girl Stores

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

Babies ‘R Us:

no events

Barnes and Noble:

Friday, March 2nd @ 6:30pm
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Join us for Storytime, games, and activities in celebration of the beloved author’s birthday.

Saturday, March 3rd @ 11:00am
Storytime: Very Hungry Caterpillar
Join us for Storytime featuring this classic tale of a voracious caterpillar who eats his way through the days of the week and then changes into a beautiful butterfly. Activities to follow.

Disney Store:

Use the store locator to find your local store and contact them about upcoming in-store events.

 

Home Depot:  

Saturday, March 3rd – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Kids’ Workshop: Periscope
Hone your powers of observation in our hands-on workshop. Just like an above-water viewfinder or historical trench optical instrument, you and your child can construct a periscope to expand your view. Once the periscope is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin.

Lakeshore Learning: 

Saturday, March 3rd, 11:00am-3:00pm
Kids’ Craft: Garden Wind Chime

Some locations have their crafts on Sundays.  Check your location.

Michael’s:

Saturday, March 3rd, 10:00am-12:00pm
**Kids Club: Paper Flowes
**Kid’s Club Crafts now include two project options – one costs $2.00 per child ages 3-8 and the second is $5.00 per child ages 6+

Saturday, March 3rd, 1:00pm-3:00pm
MakeBreak: Cute Clay Pots
Buy the terra cotta pot, and the supplies to decorate it will be provided

Pottery Barn Kids

no events

Target

Saturday, March 3rd
Target is celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday by having story time with a big book version of Green Eggs and Ham. There will be readings at the top of every half hour up until 1pm as well as some fun freebies, like an activity book & a Dr. Seuss’s ABC poster with stickers.

Toys ‘R Us:

Saturday, March 3rd from 3:00pm -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!

Williams-Sonoma:

no events

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

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