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Events/Kid Fun

Free Weekend Kid Activities 03/11-03/13

by Dana Zeliff on March 9, 20122012-03-09
in Events/Kid Fun

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link.

Thanks to Keeping Cents for providing our list to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend.

AC Moore –

Saturday 3/10 from 1-3pm, Demo: Crayola Canvas Rainbow.

Sunday 3/11 from 1-3pm, Candy Making Demo: St. Patty’s Popcorn.

Babies “R” Us –

Saturday 3/10 from Noon-3pm, Baby Expo: featuring product demos, games & prizes, giveaways and special offers. Sponsored by Disney Baby, Huggies and tommee tippee.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Spring Fishing Classic 2012, through 3/11.

Disney Store – Join Disney Store throughout the month of March to celebrate Disney Store’s 25th Anniversary!

Saturday 3/10 from 10:30am-1pm, Kids create their own festive party hat to help celebrate Disney Store’s 25th anniversary.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

March is Craft Month. See how Jo-Ann stores are celebrating here.

Saturday 3/10, FREE Demos, from 11am-noon: David Tutera Bridal Collection (http://www.joann.com/crafts/brand_david_tutera/), from Noon-1pm: Papercrafting with Velcro Mini Fasteners, from 1pm-2pm: EK Success Paper Punches!.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 3/10 from 11am-3pm, Kids create a wild animal-shaped headband. (Free Event)

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 3/10 from 10am-Noon, Kids build a Carnival Hoops game! Be sure to sign up for this free event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 3/10 from 1-3pm, Make-It Take-It t-shirt tote bag with purchase of shirt.

Saturday 3/10 from 3-5pm, Free Make-It Take-It Yarn Doll.

Monday 3/12 from 6-7pm, Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration Demo.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here. (Landscape Design, Lawn Maintenance, Install Vinyl Flooring)

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

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Free Weekend Kid Activities 03/02-03/04

by Dana Zeliff on March 2, 20122012-03-02
in Events/Kid Fun

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link.

Thanks to Keeping Cents for providing our list to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend

AC Moore –

Saturday 3/3 from 1-3pm, Make & Take Pot o’ Gold clay pot.

Bank of America –

Saturday 3/3 & Sunday 3/4, Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America cardholders! There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Disney Store –

Saturday 3/3, Celebrate everyone’s favorite semi-aquatic, undercover operative Agent P & receive a FREE top-secret gift (while supplies last).

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

March is Craft Month. See how Jo-Ann stores are celebrating here.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 3/3 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Designer Mirror with glitter, paint & more. (Free Event)

LEGO Stores –

Tuesday 3/6 at 5pm, Free Lego Monthly Mini Model Build: Garden! This is so cute! Quantities are limited to approximately 250 per store.

Michaels –

Friday 3/2 from 4-6pm, Read Across America: FREE Make-It Take-It Dr. Seuss Bookmark. Make-it Take Dr. Seuss Pencil Holder with purchase of foam can mug.

Saturday 3/3 from 3-4pm, My First Science Fair Demo.

Pottery Barn–

Sunday 3/4 at 10am, How to Accessorize Your Home. RSVP.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Friday 3/2 through Sunday 3/4 at 3:30pm, Read Across America Day & Dr. Suess Celebration, celebrate the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss classics with story times and activities. Plus, select locations here will have appearances from the Lorax!

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Saturday 3/3 from 9am-12pm, Kids build a #20 speedster race car. (Free Event)

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg Promo: Free Child Ticket with Purchase of Adult Ticket

by Dana Zeliff on March 1, 20122012-03-01
in Events/Kid Fun, Hampton Roads Locals

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This is a great promo if you’re looking to purchase a single day ticket to Busch Gardens!

Head over to the Busch Gardens website  to take advantage of this new offer – get a FREE child’s ticket ($56.99 value) with the purchase of an adult ticket!  Make sure to use promo code BGWPAMPERS during checkout.

Single-day ticket must be purchased and used on or before May 20.  The number of free child tickets must be equal to or less than the number of paid adult tickets.  The offer is not valid on Virginia Fun Passes.

The promo code could expire at any time.

Thanks, Savvy Shopper!

Don’t forget about the FREE Busch Gardens Preschool Pass & FREE Admission for Military Members!

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Children’s Museum in Portsmouth: Chinese New Year Celebration Today (02/25)

by Dana Zeliff on February 25, 20122012-02-25
in Events/Kid Fun, Hampton Roads Locals

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Today (February 25th) from 9am-5pm, the Children’s Museum in Portsmouth is having a Chinese New Year Celebration.

From their Facebook Page:

Join us for this annual celebration to observe China’s biggest holiday!The event will commemorate the Year of the Dragon, which begins in January on the night of the new moon.

The Tidewater Chinese School returns for their dance and musical performance with traditional Chinese instruments. Mrs. Shaw-mei Shen will demonstrate traditional brush painting, while the Organization of Chinese Americans translates names into Chinese. Mr. Rich Gray will be on hand to lead dragon origami workshops. Visitors will have an opportunity to try brush painting, writing their own names, fold origami ornaments, and create traditional New Year decorations to take home.

Don’t forget about the Dr. Seuss Storytime and other Free Weekend Events!

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Reminder: Dr. Seuss Storytime at Target Today (9-11am)

by Dana Zeliff on February 25, 20122012-02-25
in Events/Kid Fun, Target

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link.

Today (February 25th), all Target stores will have a Dr. Seuss Storytime with the reading of The Lorax from 9 to 11am. They will also have free goody bags, fun activities and more!

This was in the weekly Free Weekend Activities Round-up yesterday, but I wanted to make sure you all saw it.

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Free Weekend Kid Events 02/24-02/26

by Dana Zeliff on February 24, 20122012-02-24
in Events/Kid Fun

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link.

Thanks to Keeping Cents for providing our list to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 2/25 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Super-Silly Storybook Character in honor of Dr. Suess’s upcoming birthday. (Free Event)

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 2/25 from 10am-Noon, Kids build a Jimmie Johnson #48 race car with stickers and rumblin’ race car sound effects! Be sure to sign up for this free event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 2/25 from 2-3pm, Scene-A+-Rama Demo: Learn to make an impressive diorama for your next school project!

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

Saturday 2/25, all Target stores will have a Dr. Seuss Storytime with the reading of The Lorax from 9 to 11am. They will also have free goody bags, fun activities and more!

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

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Free Weekend Activities 02/17-02/19

by Dana Zeliff on February 17, 20122012-02-17
in Events/Kid Fun

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link.

Thanks to Keeping Cents for providing our list to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend

AC Moore –

Saturday 2/18 from 1-3pm, Make & Take American Girl Crafts Wall Dangler.

Monday 2/20 from 1-3pm, Hands-On Demonstration: Be Amazing! Toys Insta-Snow.

Babies “R” Us –

Saturday 2/18 from Noon-3pm, Baby Safety Day: Come learn all about baby safety from car seat & home safety to other great baby tips. Sponsored by Safety 1st.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

Saturday 2/18 from Noon-1pm, Cricut Cake Mini Machine Demonstration.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 2/18 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a log-cabin collage in honor of Presidents’ day. (Free Event)

Michaels –

Saturday 2/18 from 10am-Noon, Express Yourself Tote: Make-It Take-It with purchase of bandana.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Saturday 2/18 National Geographic Little Explorers: Kids learn about Birds with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

Saturday February 25th, all Target stores will have a Dr. Seuss Storytime with the reading of The Lorax from 9 to 11am. They will also have free goody bags, fun activities and more!

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

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