Yes, I realize the weekend is technically the 31st thru the 2nd. BUT the free weekend events are happening Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. I couldn’t find anything for Sunday. But there is a free event at Barnes & Noble on Thursday!
American Girl Stores: various
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.
Barnes and Noble:
Thursday, July 30, 9:00 am
Get Pop- Cultured: Throwback Thursday 199os
Join us for a nostalgic journey and relive iconic moments in pop culture from the 1990s. Participate in a Goosebumps event for kids and explore the books, toys, games, music, movies, TV and fashion that shaped the decade!
Friday, July 31, 7:00 pm
Get Pop-Cultured: Dr Seuss Spectacular
Join us on our final celebration of Get Pop-Cultured as we celebrate the beloved Dr. Seuss. There’s fun to be done!
Saturday, August 1, 11:00 am
Join a free story time. Different locations offer different stories. Check the website or call to confirm before you go.
Check out the Barnes & Noble near you for more storytime hours! Different stores do more story times on different days of the week! Don’t forget to fill out your Barnes & Noble summer reading log so you can pick up your FREE book while you’re there for storytime!
Home Depot:
Saturday, August 1, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kid’s Workshop: Build a chalkboard door hanger
Lakeshore Learning:
Saturday, August 1st, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Kid’s Craft: Friendship Day Craft
Some Lakeshore locations do their craft events on Sunday. Find a location near you here.
Looking Ahead: Crafts every Saturday in August and September!
Lowe’s: no activities this weekend
Next Avenger’s workshop is August 8th
Michael’s:
Friday, July 31st 10:00 am to 12:00pm
Passport to Imagination: Make Believe Camera
***Passport to Imagination events are happening all summer. They are $5 per session or $12 will get a pass for 3.
Saturday, August 1st, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Michael’s Kid’s Club: Rain Stick
***Michael’s Kid’s Club Crafts cost $2 per child Drop in for a 30 minute craft – ages 3 and up.
Williams-Sonoma:
Saturday, August 1st, 10:00 am
FREE Junior Chef class: Cooking with Tomatoes
Tomatoes are ripe and ready for eating and cooking this summer! Join us and learn to make some delicious dishes that are sure to impress your family. You’ll also learn some fun facts about tomatoes. Suitable for ages 8–13.
Don’t forget, it’s time to sign up for the Kids Bowl Free Summer Program!
And check out the $1 movies at Regal Cinemas this summer – movies start on June 2nd in some locations.
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