Free Lego Mini Model at Lego Stores

 Lego Store Monthly Mini Model Build- June 5 at 5 p.m. Kids between the ages of 6-14 can build a free mini model lawnmower and take it home for free!
LEGO Lawn Mower: June 5, begins at 5:00pm until supplies last. One day each month you can learn how to build a cool LEGO mini model, and take it home – for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. A new model will be available every month and will be specially themed to that month – ask a Store Associate for details! Models are not for sale and cannot be purchased. One free per child. Event is open to children aged 6 to 14 only. 

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Free Admission to Museums Across the US - Reserve Yours Now

Get a FREE ticket for admission to participating museums all over the US on Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day, September 24. Reserve your ticket here. 

"Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket...for free." Check this list of participating museums to find one near you. 

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Lots of Fun & Free Events this Weekend

Saturday June 18

AC Moore - 1pm -3pm Hands on demonstration My Friendship Bracelet Maker

Bass Pro Shop - 2pm-5pm Make and take leather key chain

Borders - 2pm  Cars 2 Release Party, celebrate the movie with stories
games and more. Find locations here.

Disney Store- 10:30 am, noon and 1:30 pm Ages 3 and up can join Disney Store for events celebrating the release of Cars 2. June 18: City of Lights, City of Speed.

Race 1 at 10:30 am
Race 2 at 12:00 pm
Race 3 at 1:30 pm

Home Depot - 9am - noon Father's Day Special Craft Workshop - make a toolbox for dad

Joann Fabrics - 11am-1pm At all Jo-Ann stores! It’s fun & FREE!
Kids can color a bobblehead pet for Dad then craft a gift tag using Core’dinations® papers!

1-3 pm Demo Papercrafting with Xyron Machines

Lakeshore Learning1pm - 3pm Make a super cool wallet for dad

Micheal's - 10am - Noon Make and take Father's Day keychain - ages 3 and up can design a keychain for dad with lots of creativity and love

Pottery Barn Kids - Lego Duplo Blocks - play with Lego Duplo blocks, jam to catchy tunes and take home a special memento. Check with a store near you for times.

Target Arts & Culture Events - Find free or reduced priced events near you

Walmart Event Finder 

Sunday June 19

Bass Pro Shop - 2pm-5pm Make and take leather key chain

Target Arts & Culture Events - Find free or reduced priced events near you

Walmart Event Finder 

June 21

 Free Entrance into National Parks

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Free Events this Weekend

Free Events This Weekend:

AC Moore   1pm-3pm, Free Make and Takes: Stamp Magic Candle and Easter Seals' Act for Autism Puzzle

Babies R Us  noon-3pm, Super Baby Shower with Giveaways, Great Savings, Shower Tips plus learn about the must haves for every mom's Baby Registry 

Disney Store Session 1- 10:30 or 11 am depending on store Session 2 12:30 pm

 Minnie's Masquerade Come dressed in your favorite costume and join Disney Store for: 

• An exclusive viewing party of Minnie's Masquerade before it airs on Disney Junior 

• A special craft activity - make your own royal crown 

• A fun costume parade where everyone wins a prize!

Joann Fabric 11 am-1 pm Free Demo Food crafting with Cricut Cake

Michael's 10am-1pm Free Make and Take The Knack Crayola Event(see below for Sunday's Event)
Lakeshore 11am-3pm  Free Spring Chick Craft for kids using feathers, wiggly eyes, dot painters and more
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic- Make a Free Sports Pin Ball Game
Pottery Barn Kids Plan Your Nursery Event


Toys R Us  11 am-1pm Thomas Play Date  Enjoy songs, stories and giveaways
Walgreen's Free Gogo's Crazy Bones given out when your store opens
Woodcraft 1 pm Pocket Hole Joinery Demo Joinery made simple! Master the power of pocket-hole joinery

Find Events Near You:

Bass Pro Shops Event Finder
Target  Find Free and Reduced Price Cultural and Arts Events Near You Sponsored by Target
Walmart Event Finder

Sunday

AC Moore   1pm-3pm, Free Make and Mold Candy Making Demonstration 

Michael's 1pm-3pm Free Make and Take The Knack Easter Pail Event
Pottery Barn  10 am Learn How to Design Your Family Room

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Free Events this Weekend

Saturday March 12:Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic 10 am Make a shoot around basketball game
Lakeshore Learning Center 11am - 3pm Kids can make a peacock collage craft
AC Moore 1-3pm Make and Take a Blooming Thomas Train Craft 
Michael's 10am - Noon The Knack Family Make and Take Yarn Doll 
Pottery Barn Kids(select locations) 10am-Noon Live appearance by Peter Rabbit. Take pictures with Peter and enjoy classic stories
Sunday March 13Pottery Barn Kids(select locations) Noon - 2pm Live appearance by Peter Rabbit. Take pictures with Peter and enjoy classic stories
Williams Sonoma Technique Class-Steak Sides

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Free Movie Tickets to Advance Screening of Cedar Rapids

Hurry to get your FREE movie tickets for advanced screenings of Cedar Rapids in select cities. There are many cities to choose from - sorry, none in Alabama though! These will go quickly so get yours now!

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Freebies, Prizes, Story Time, Coupons & More at Target's Dr. Seuss Event 2/26

On February 26, bring the kids to your local Target store to enjoy giveaways, coupons and hear Dr. Seuss favorites. The event is taking place at Target's across the U.S. and will last from 9 to 11 a.m.  My daughter and I attended this last year and it was a lot of fun for both of us. They gave her free snacks, balloons and other goodies. We were in a hurry that day but I hope that we get to stay a little longer this year because she really had a great time. You can go here for more information.

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Free Valentine's Day Photo Frame this Weekend at Disney Store

Children are invited to Disney Store on Saturday, February 12, to make a FREE Valentine’s Day photo frame for their loved ones! Come in with your child to pick up a photo frame giveaway complete with color-in Valentine stickers! Children and parents can stay in the store to  color in their stickers and decorate their one-of-a-kind frame! Add your favorite photo to create the perfect Valentine for parents, grandparents, teachers or that special someone!

Be sure to call your local store for more details.
Disney Store Locator: http://bit.ly/dSbGV0

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Free Admission to National Parks This Weekend

This weekend (January 15-17), National Parks are waiving entrance fees!

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Mark your calendar for these fee-free days in 2011:

• January 15-17
  (Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday weekend)
• April 16-24
  (National Park Week)
• June 21
  (First day of summer)
• September 24
  (Public Lands Day)
• November 11-13
  (Veterans Day weekend)

Making the fun even more affordable, many national park concessioners are joining the National Park Service in welcoming visitors with their own special offers.

Here’s a tip – many of your 394 national parks NEVER charge an entrance fee. So start Planning Your Visit!

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

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