Friday, August 22, 2014

Free Family Fun - 8/22/14

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:: FREE National Parks Entrance Day August 25th

Most national parks will have free entrance on August 25th for National Park Service Birthday. Go to the National Park Service website for more information and to find all participating national parks.


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:: American Girl Store Events

Special events differ by location. During August they include Celebrate Pets, a Summer Flower Anklet Craft, Summer Fun Celebration, Doll 'Dos and How-To's, Bitty Baby and Me Story Time, and Meet the Author Tours.

Many of the American Girl in store events are free, however some have a fee and some have age restrictions. Get the details here and find participating stores.

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:: Barnes & Noble

Free Story Time and Author Events - Find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here.

Also during the month of August, you can participate in reading, Spanish word practice and activities. The dates and times vary by store.

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:: Container Store

Learn the Tricks of Organization on Saturdays and Sundays, now thorough August 24th. Find more information and find your closest Container Store here. Times and event dates vary by location. 

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:: Disney Stores

Disney Stores are offering Summer Play Days every day this summer now through September 1, 2014. The fun includes Art of Animation, Trivia, Story Time and Showtime. Check your local store for event details and times. Kids will receive a free button for participation each week.

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:: Guitar Center 

Saturday, August 23rd {no age restriction}

10 AM - Recording Made Easy for Pro Tools

10:15 AM - Group Guitar Lesson

Free Classes through their Music Mentor Series. Register at the Guitar Center website here.

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:: Home Depot Workshop for Adults

Saturday, August 23rd from 10AM to 11:30AM

Sunday, August 24th from 1PM to 2:3oPM

 Come Improve DIY Skills. Learn home improvement skills at your favorite local store. Contact your local store for individual topics. You can pre-register online here.


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 :: Lakeshore Learning Store

Saturday, August 23rd from 11 AM-3 PM  and a few locations offer crafts every Sunday

Kids make and take a Silly Face Magnetic Note Holder. Get more information here

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:: Lowe's Build and Grow

Saturday, August 23rd at 10AM ~kids build and take a Monsters vs Aliens Robot. You can pre-register right here.

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:: Michael's Kids Club

Saturday, August 23rd - 10AM - 12 Noon

Personalized Chalkboard Wood Plaque

Kids Club - for $2 per child, you can reserve 30 minutes for kids to create while you shop at Michael's. Sessions start every half hour from 10AM - 11:30. See a store associate to sign up.Get more information here.

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:: Microsoft Camp 

Registration is open for free weekly in-store camps, now through August 29th. Camps are broken up into two age groups for Jr. Designers (recommended for ages 8-10) and Designers (recommended for ages 11-13), so choose the camp that fits your student’s interest and sign up today.

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:: Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes

Saturday,  August 23rd {for kids} at 10 AM ~ Jr. Chefs will learn how to make delicious Panini sandwiches, from a warm, melted cheese Panini to a sweet Panini made with chocolate.This Jr. Chef Class is suitable for ages 9-13. To reserve a spot, contact your closest store right here

Sunday, August 24th {for adults} ~ Learn how to prep artichokes for cooking whole as well as using the rich artichoke heart.To reserve a spot, and find out specific class times, contact your closest store right here.

See future events HERE
Thanks Lori!

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