Friday, August 29, 2014

Free Family Fun - 8/29/14


*Always call ahead!

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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, NOOK events and Author Events - Find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here.

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:: Bass Pro Shops

August 30th and August 31st - Hometown Festival with Free Family activities.

From 11 AM to 5 PM both days, kids can win prizes, find hidden treasures, get their faces painted, test their casting skills, and enjoy free ice cream. Contact your local store here for details.

Ongoing - Outdoor Skills Workshops - free classes offered on a regular basis on topics such as bass fishing, fly fishing, hunting and more. Contact your local store here for details.

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:: Container Store

Learn the tricks of organization with expert demonstrations on Saturdays and Sundays, now thorough October 19th. Find more information and find your closest Container Store here. Times and event dates vary by location. 

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:: Disney Stores (the last weekend)

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 30th {no age restriction}

10 AM - Recording Made Easy for iPad

10:15 AM - Group Guitar Lesson

More free classes are offered during the week with their Music Mentor Series. Register at the Guitar Center website here.

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 :: Lakeshore Learning Store

Saturday, August 30th from 11 AM-3 PM  and a few locations offer crafts every Sunday

Kids make and take a Whimsical Wind Catcher. Get more information here

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:: Michael's Kids Club

Saturday, August 30th - 10AM - 12 Noon

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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 (last weekend)

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 30th {for kids} at 10 AM ~ Jr. Chefs will learn how to make delicious pizza dough from scratch.This Jr. Chef Class is suitable for ages 9-13. To reserve a spot, contact your closest store right here

Sunday, August 31st {for adults} ~ Learn how to make homemade pizza by mixing and matching seasonal ingredients for custom-made pies.To reserve a spot, and find out specific class times, contact your closest store right here.

To see upcoming events, GO HERE!

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