Who went back to school this week? Reward the kid for making it through with something fun and FREE this weekend!
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.
Going on this weekend at select stores (choose your store HERE to see if any of these events are near you):
Thursday, August 27th , 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
First-Look Event: Get the first look at exciting new products—store doors open one hour early! We’re introducing new products for Maryellen, our newest BeForever character, and sweet new items for Bitty Baby, too. Browse, touch, ask questions, gather great gifts, and be sure to check out our personal-shopping services! Refreshments will be served. FREE and open to the public. For girls ages 8+
Explore the fabulous 50s with Maryellen
- August 27: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- August 28: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- August 29: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- August 30: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Discover the fabulous ’50s with our new BeForever character, Maryellen Larkin! A cool ’50s-themed craft gets girls familiar with a fun fashion from Maryellen’s era. And a diner backdrop is perfect for taking some really retro photos of your girl and her hippest friends. Come to the store wearing 1950s-style threads to really take on the theme! Get a free gift, too (while supplies last). FREE and open to the public. For girls 8+
Barnes and Noble:
Saturday, August 29th, 11:00 am – The Little Blue Truck’s Beep Along Storytime
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:
No events this weekend (next event will be September 5th)
Lakeshore Learning:
Saturday, August 29th, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Kid’s Craft: Bug Buddy
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 events this weekend (next event will be September 26th)
Michael’s:
Saturday, August 29th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Michael’s Kid’s Club: Bookmark
***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 29th, 10:00am
FREE Junior Chef class! Pizza!
Who doesn’t love pizza! Kids will have a blast rolling out the dough and topping their pizzas as they please. We’ll bake them off and dig in to the best pizza ever! In this class we’ll be featuring Golden Boy Pizza’s SanFrancilian-style focaccia pizza. Suitable for ages 5–13.
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