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 Events this Weekend

Today - Friday July 8 Chick Fil A - Cow Appreciation Day Free Food

AC Moore Saturday July 9 1pm-3pm Free Make and Take Duct Tape Wands

Babies R Us Saturday July 9, Noon -3pm Learn about the must-have products for every Mom-to-be’s Baby Registry, along with valuable tips and ideas for planning a baby shower. Plus, enjoy great coupon savings and more! Perfect for expectant Moms, as well as their family and friends.

 Bass Pro Shop July 9 & 10, 2-5 pm Free Stamping Fun Animal Tracks Craft
Dave & Buster's Free $10 Game Play ends 07/10
Disney Store - Saturday, July 9 Session 1 - 10:30 am Session 2 - 12:00 pm Session 3 - 1:30 pm Storytime with a fun tale of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the Hundred Acre Wood gang.
Lakeshore Learning Saturday July 9, 11am Free craft projects - kids can create a flashy, mosaic mirror

Lowes Saturday July 9 Kids can build a tow truck with stickers and a working hook
Michael's Saturday July 9, 11am-2pm FREE Make-It Take-It India - Henna Hand & Elephant Event - PASSPORT TO FUN Create projects that reflect India's colorful culture. Make a creative henna hand and craft elephant.

Kids Bowl Free - kids bowl free all summer long at participating bowling centers

Target Arts and Culture Free and Reduced Events 

Walmart - See if a Walmart near you has any events taking place this weekend

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Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long

Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.

Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations. Find a participating center near you here.

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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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101 Free Family & Kid Friendly Activities to Do this Summer

101 Free (or Very, Very Cheap) Things to do Outside With Your Kids This Summer guest post by Kim at 2 Kids and a Coupon:

 Summer is almost here and as school gets ready to let out for most of the country, moms, dads, grandma's, grandpas and anyone who loves and helps take care of kids is looking for fun activities to keep those little munchkins occupied. Here are just a few budget friendly activities that you can do for free (or very, very cheap!) with the kids in your life. Got activities that I missed? Add them in the comments below. Have fun and don't forget the sunscreen!

1. Have races or chase each other
2. Build and fly kites.
3. Hunt bugs.
4. Pick dandelions.
5. Walk, run, skip & jump together.
6. Scavenger hunt.
7. Go play at the park.
8. Splash in the puddle after the rain.
9. Dig in the dirt or the sand
10. Build sandcastles
11. Create sidewalk chalk murals
12. Ride bikes, skateboards, roller skates or whatever you have
13. Go to the beach or a public wading pool
14. Pick up sticks, flowers and leaves and make a collage
15. Build a fort
16. Smell flowers
17. Find a caterpillar and keep in a jar to watch him transform
18. Have a picnic
19. Watch or chase squirrels or chipmunks
20. Plant flowers in the ground or in pots
21. Pull weeds
22. Play tag
23. Make boats out of craft items and try to sail them - you can even do this in a kiddie pool
24. BBQ or grill out and eat dinner outside together as a family
25. Follow and catch butterflies

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Regal Summer Movie Express- $1 Admission

At Regal's Summer Movie Express 2011, moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During this 9-week festival, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only a dollar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am. Admission is only $1! For locations and more details, visit this link.

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Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse - 10 Movies for $5 or $1 Per Show

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse is a 10 Week Fun Movie Fest for Kids! They show a different movie each week on weekday mornings all summer. Prices for adults and children are the same. All 10 movies can be purchased in advance for $5.00, or can be purchased separately at the box office for $1.00 per show. All  movies are rated G or PG.

$5 Series punch cards are limited and are now available only at the theatre box office while supplies last. Admission with a series punch card is limited to one person per card per movie, and valid only at the theatre where purchased. 

For more information and a list of theatre locations, click here.

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