Free Family Fun - Happy 4thof July!

... as if you didnt have plans for this Independence Day weekend?!
Thanks Lori! 

: FREE Museum Weekend for Bank of America Customers

Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th

Bank of America’s Museums on Us is offering free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide. Simply present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution. Free for cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission.  For more information about Museums on Us, visit: http://museums.bankofamerica.com.

:: Apple Camp

Enrollment is now open for kids ages 8-12 to attend Apple Camp. This is popular free camp where kids can learn to make movies or create interactive books complete with their own illustrations and sound effects. Hurry, spots fill up quickly. Go here to sign up.

:: Apple Store

Free workshops - learn the basic of Mac, iPad, iPhone, or iPod. Learn how to create slideshows with iPhoto. Edit home movies with iMovie and more! Find your local store and make a reservation for a free workshop here.

:: American Girl Store Events

Special events differ by location. During July they include a Summer Flower Anklet Craft, Summer Reading Bookmark Craft, Pets Card Craft Event, Everyday Fun Doll 'Dos, Princess Bitty Baby 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.

:: Bass Pro Shops Free Classes

Now through July 13th, you can sign up for free workshops such as archery basics for kids, hunting, fishing, fly-fishing, camping, and boating. Contact your local store for their schedule.

:: Barnes & Noble

Happening Now - Spanish storytime

You can find author events, story times, and special events at your participating Barnes and Noble store here.

:: 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.

:: Guitar Center 

Saturday, July 6th {no age restriction}

10 AM - Recording Made Easy for GarageBand

10:15 AM - Group Guitar Lesson

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

:: Home Depot Workshop for Kids

Saturday, July 5th from 9 AM to 12PM ~ Build a bug house and discover the outdoors. You can pre-register online here.

 :: Lakeshore Learning Store

Saturday, July 5th from 11 AM-3 PM

Kids make and take a Silly Summer Cap. Get more information here. 

:: Michael's Kids Club

Saturday, July 6th - 10AM - Noon

Kids Club - Summer Ice Cream fun by Perler®. 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.

:: Microsoft Camp 

Registration is open for free weekly in-store camps. 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.

 :: Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes

Saturday,  July 5th {for kids} at 9:30 AM ~ Juicy fruit and a yummy crust – learn how to make delicious personal sized pies. Suitable for ages 8 and up.. To reserve a spot, contact you closest store right here. Suitable for ages 5-12.

Sunday, July 6th {for adults} With farmers’ markets at their everything-is-in-season glory, choosing which fruits to carry home can be the hardest part of shopping. Join us and we’ll celebrate regional picks and create delicious fruit desserts. To reserve a spot, and find out specific class times, contact you closest store right here.

:: Summer Family Movies for $1

Regal Theaters on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for 9 weeks. See the times, dates and locations here.

:: Summer Reading Programs for Kids

 Retailers encourage free reading with free books and rewards! View programs from Barnes & Noble, TD Bank, Chuck E. Cheese, Pottery Barn and more! Read the entire list right here.