If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, but have a limited budget, there’s plenty of FREE activities going on in Utah this weekend! What a great way to make family memories! How about trying a new workshop, lesson, or craft?
If you enjoy these free activities, be sure and bookmark this master list of free store events or PIN It for later!
Share this fun,money-saving list with your friends and family. And, if you know of any others to include, please let us know! It is always best to call ahead and make sure that your local store or
:: Barnes & Noble
Saturday, February 21st at 11 AM: Click Clack Peep Storytime at many B&N locations
Most stores have free toddler story time, NOOK events, hands-on learning events and author events – find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here.
retailer is participating to avoid disappointment.
:: Guitar Center
Saturday, February 21st {no age restrictions for free music lessons}
10:15 AM – Recording Made Easy for Pro Tools
10:15 AM – Group Ukulele 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, February 21st from 10AM to 11:30 AM – Learn How to Install a Single or Two Handle Faucet
You can pre-register online here.
:: Lakeshore Learning Store
Saturday, February 21st from 11 AM-3 PM and a few locations offer crafts every Sunday: Kids make and take an Roar-a-Lot Lion Puppet.
Get more information here.
:: Michael’s Kids Club
Saturday, February 21st – 10AM – 12 Noon: Kids can drop in and take home a Tissue Paper Frame. At just $2 per child, they get 30 minutes of creative craft fun, supplies included. Ages 3 and up. Sessions start every half hour from 10AM – 11:30.
See a store associate to sign up. Get more information here.
:: Pottery Barn Kids
Monday, February 21st at 11 AM: Junior Designer Camp workshops – Creating a mood board.
Learn more here.
:: Williams-Sonoma Free Technique Classes
Saturday, February 21st for kids ages 5-13 at 10 AM: Homemade Chicken Fingers – learn how to prepare this favorite food so they are crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside.
Sunday, February 22nd for Adults: Cooking with Cast Iron – learn to make the most of your cast iron cookware and how to keep your pieces in tip top shape.
To reserve a spot, and find out specific class times, contact your closest store right here.
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:: Lowe’s Build and Grow
Saturday, February 28th at 10 am: Build a Monster Jam® featuring Max-D®.
Registration begins February 2nd at the website here.
:: Read Across America
Monday, March 2nd: This year, the featured book is the Dr. Seuss classic, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”
Get more information here.
:: FREE National Park Entrance
April 18-19: Opening weekend of National Park Week.
Find out the list of participating parks (over 405 of them) right here.
:: Home Depot Workshop for Kids
Saturday, March 7 from 9 am to 12 pm: Kids Learn How to Build Bookends
You can pre-register online here.
:: Lego Stores Free Model Build
Usually held monthly in stores, kids ages 6 to 14 can build and binoculars. Contact your closest LEGO® Store here for details.
:: Michael’s Classes for Adults
Find out more information right here about creative classes happening all week long.
:: Pottery Barn Kids
Junior Designer Camp workshops
- Creating a Mood Board: February 21st at 11 AM
Learn more here.
:: REI Running Classes
Learn or get back into running with training and techniques classes.
Find our more at REI.com
More to Explore Throughout the Year:
:: Apple Camp
Enrollment is 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.
:: FREE Beauty Events
Find free beauty events at local stores with free samples and demonstrations. Visit the website that keeps track of these right here.
:: Factory Tours
Find factory tours all across the USA, go here, The site has 570 tours and counting! Many are free but some may have an admission fee. (Thanks to the Happy Housewife for sharing this!)
:: Sephora: Free In Store Beauty Classes
Join the Sephora Beauty club {it is free} and attend free beauty classes inside Sephora stores to learn everything from building a skin care routine to creating the perfect smoky eye. Classes are held on Sunday at more than 60 stores across the USA. Check with your local stores for schedules and times.
:: FREE Major League Baseball Clinics
Through the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, kids can attend a free baseball clinic in many locations across the country. The free program is called Free Legends for Youth Kids Clinics.
:: Free Fitness Classes
Lululemon locations offer free yoga classes, go here for schedules and locations. Athleta stores offer free in store fitness classes, go here for schedules and locations.
:: Free Bowling
Kids Bowl for Free at select bowling centers. Just join their mailing list to get notified of the next Kids Bowl Free Day.
:: Free Flying Lessons
Young Eagles – kids ages 8 to 17 experience aviation and get free rides in private aircraft flown by experienced pilots. Get more information here.
:: FREE Roller Skating
Kids Roller Skate for Free: Find the closest participating facility right here.
:: FREE SKI Passport for 5th Graders
Go to www.5thgradeskipassport.com to get a free pass in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest. For other areas, search for your state with the words “5th grade ski pass + your state”, or the name of your local ski resort.
:: Free Pass to Home and Garden Shows
If you like Home and Garden shows, this site will give you a free pass. Check the ACS Home Show site.
:: Target – Free Community Events
Target is also sponsoring FREE community events ranging from free museum admission, free theater tickets, family activities and tours at some of our countries most famous venues. Times and locations vary by city. Find free family activities sponsored by Target in your area right here.
:: More Free Museum Dates
This site, www.freemuseumday.org, tracks free museum days in the following cities: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, San Francisco Bay Area, and the Seattle Area.
:: Celebrate Crazy Holidays
Have some silly fun on a budget! Celebrate Croissant Day, Backward Day, Groundhog Day and more! Get the full schedule here.
* For more ideas for family fun, be sure and check Groupon, Amazon Local and LivingSocial in your area. Join each site for free and start having more fun on a budget! These vouchers make great gifts too!
Be sure and check out your local library and parks and recreation departments for free programs and events right in your hometown!
Thanks, More With Less Today!
