Free Family Fun - 10/10/14

*Always call ahead!

:: American Girl Special Store Events

Special events differ by location. During October, they include the Project Runway Inspired by BeForever™ tour, BeForever Postcard Craft, Decorate a Halloween Haunted House, Acorn Pouch Craft, Paper Pumpkin Craft, and more.

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. 

:: Barnes & Noble

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

Many stores are participating in Star Wars Reads Day on Saturday, October 11th. Check with your local store.

  

:: Bass Pro Shops

Ongoing – Outdoor Skills Workshops – free classes offered on a regular basis on topics such as archery, bass fishing, fly fishing, hunting, Successful Striper Angling (Fridays in October), and more. Contact your local store here for details.

:: Container Store

Learn the tricks of organization with expert demonstrations on Saturdays and Sundays, now thorough October 19th. A $15 Store More Card is given away at each demonstration. Find more information and find your closest Container Store here. Times and event dates vary by location.

:: Guitar Center 

Saturday, October 11th {no age restrictions for free music lessons}

10 AM - Recording Made Easy for Pro Tools

10:15 AM – Group Bass Lesson

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

 

:: Home Depot Workshop for Adults

Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Interior Paint & Drywall Repair

Sunday, October 12th from 1 PM to 2:30 PM – Insulating Your Home

~ Learn DIY Skills ~Topics vary by store~ You can pre-register online here.

 :: Lakeshore Learning Store

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

Kids make and take a Fire Safety Fido. Get more information here.

:: Lowe’s Build and Grow

Saturday, October 11th  at 10AM ~kids build a Haunted House. You can pre-register right here.

:: Michael’s Kids Club

Saturday, October 11th – 10AM – 12 Noon

Mummy Madness craft project

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.

:: Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes

Saturday,  October 11th {for kids} at 10 AM ~ Jr. Chefs – Waffle Mania – Kids will learn how to make delicious waffles in your own home, whether for breakfast, dinner or dessert! Suitable for ages 9–13. To reserve a spot, contact your closest store right here. 

Sunday, October 12th {for adults} ~  Autumn Braising – learn this classic cooking technique. Braising is an ideal way to prepare dinner in the fall. Join us to learn how to correctly braise meats and vegetables and how to create a flavorful sauce and fresh accompaniments to go along with braised dishes. To reserve a spot, and find out specific class times, contact your closest store right here.

Lori has your future events HERE