Not sure what to do with the kids this weekend? Take a look at these FREE events courtesy of Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

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

Barnes & Noble –

Friday 12/9 at 7pm, Holiday Story time featuring The Polar Express.

Sunday 12/11 from 11am-3pm, Angry Birds Day: scavenger hunt to find the Mighty Eagle and enter a raffle to win a special Angry Birds prize.

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland from 11/5-12/24. Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Through 12/24 Every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 5 to 7 pm and every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, from noon to 5pm, kids can take part in making crafts and holiday ornaments, like a snowman door hanger or animal sun catcher and construct great ornaments out of fishing bobbers, Popsicle sticks, jingle bells and more—even decorate Christmas cookies December 19th-24th! Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Free fun Santa Bandz bracelet offered every weekday to the first 150 kids who visit Santa’s Wonderland Monday through Friday from 5-7pm (a different style will be offered each week).

Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa from 3pm to 8pm Monday through Friday, Saturday’s 10am to 8pm and Sunday’s noon to 5 pm.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

Saturday 12/10 from 11am-1pm, FREE Make It Take It: Create your own decorations and ornaments with Darice felt & Martha Stewart Crafts papercrafting supplies!  From 1-3pm, free demo in participating stores with classes: ProvoCraft Cricut Cake Mini Personal Electronic Cutter.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 12/10 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Jolly Snowman.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 12/10 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Coal Car for their Build and Grow train! This is the second part of the 2011 Lowe’s Train. Come back each week to build the next piece and complete your train! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 12/10 from 10am-Noon, Passport to Imagination – Iceland: Make a Reindeer Frame. Then from Noon-2pm, create a letter to Santa!

Sunday 12/11 from 1-3pm, Passport to Imagination – Japan: style a Snowman Ornament. Then from 3-5pm, apply ideas from the Japanese tradition of origami into a super-cute Snowflake Frame!

Pottery Barn Kids –

Tuesday 12/13 at 10am, Holiday Story Time with the Grinch: read How the Grinch Stole Christmas, holiday activities and take home a Grinch activity book.

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.

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

Not sure what to do with the kids this weekend? Take a look at these FREE events courtesy of Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

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

Babies R Us –

Tuesday 12/6 at 6:30pm, Breastfeeding Basics: Get practical tips and learn about great products designed to help prepare you for feeding success. Sponsored by Medela.

Bank of America –

Saturday 12/3 & Sunday 12/4, 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.

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland from 11/5-12/24. Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Through 12/24 Every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 5 to 7 pm and every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, from noon to 5pm, kids can take part in making crafts and holiday ornaments, like a snowman door hanger or animal sun catcher and construct great ornaments out of fishing bobbers, Popsicle sticks, jingle bells and more—even decorate Christmas cookies December 19th-24th! Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Free fun Santa Bandz bracelet offered every weekday to the first 150 kids who visit Santa’s Wonderland Monday through Friday from 5-7pm (a different style will be offered each week).

Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa from 3pm to 8pm Monday through Friday, Saturday’s 10am to 8pm and Sunday’s noon to 5 pm.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

Saturday 12/3 from 11am-1pm, ILoveToCreate: Beads in a Bottle (http://youtu.be/MEw6jQwkaRE). From 1-3pm, Meet instructors & see class samples, 50% off selected classes all day and Wilton®Decorating Basics only $17.50! From 3-5pm, Free Demo with 3M Adhesives.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 12/3 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a Magnetic Mitten Notepad.

LEGO Stores –

Tuesday 12/6 at 5pm, Free Lego Monthly Mini Model Build: Nutcracker! Quantities are limited to approximately 250 per store.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 12/3 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Caboose Build and Grow train! Come back each week to build the next piece and complete your train! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 12/3 Passport to Imagination, Australia: from 10am – Noon, Christmas Calendar – Glue on an ornament every day until Christmas! From Noon – 2pm, Decorate a stocking for the season!

Sunday 12/4 Passport to Imagination, Germany: from 1-3pm, Rudolph’s Kitchen: Decorate a chef’s hat and apron, From 3-4pm, Make a treat bag for Santa’s goodies you bake for him!

Pottery Barn Kids –

Saturday 12/3 at 10am, National Geographic Little Explorers: Kids learn about Penguins with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more.

Tuesday 12/6 at 10am, Holiday Story Time with the Grinch: read How the Grinch Stole Christmas, holiday activities and take home a Grinch activity book.

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 – You can also see Adult Weekly workshops here.

Saturday 12/3 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build and paint a Snowman Napkin Holder.

Toys”R”Us –

Saturday 12/3 from Noon-3pm, Countdown to Christmas: Meet Geoffrey, Demo the FAO Schwarz Big Piano and Color a Countdown to Christmas Calendar.

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

Not sure what to do with the kids this weekend? Take a look at these FREE events courtesy of Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank:

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activites going on this weekend – the Ocean Air Show is this weekend!

AC Moore –

Saturday 11/19 from 1-4pm, Buy & Decorate: Charge plate, Plastic Ornaments. Demonstrations: K’Nex MarioKart starter set, Crayola Model Magic Jewelry Boutique, Wilton Gingerbread House.

Sunday 11/20 from 1-3pm, Make n’ Mold candy making demonstration: Christmas tree bark.

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland from 11/5-12/24. Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

11/6-12/24 Every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 5 to 7 pm and every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, from noon to 5pm, kids can take part in making crafts and holiday ornaments, like a snowman door hanger or animal sun catcher and construct great ornaments out of fishing bobbers, Popsicle sticks, jingle bells and more—even decorate Christmas cookies December 19th-24th! Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Free fun Santa Bandz bracelet offered every weekday to the first 150 kids who visit Santa’s Wonderland Monday through Friday from 5-7pm (a different style will be offered each week).

Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa from 3pm to 8pm Monday through Friday, Saturday’s 10am to 8pm and Sunday’s noon to 5 pm.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

Saturday 11/19 from 11am-1pm: Cricut Cake Mini Machine. From 1-3:30pm: Gingerbread Decorating Challenge (Win prizes from Jo-Ann & Wilton!).

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 11/19 from 11am-3pm, Terrific Turkey Centerpiece.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 11/19 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Santa’s Sleigh! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 11/19 from 10am – 11am Make-It Take-It Gift Bag with purchase of gift bag. From 11am – Noon, FREE Make-It Take-It Gift Card Holder.

Sunday 11/20 from 1-3pm FREE Make-It Take-It Thankful Event.

Pottery Barn Kids –

Saturday 11/19 at 10am, National Geographic Little Explorers: Kids learn about Polar Bears with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more.

Tuesday 11/22 at 11am, Thanksgiving Story Time: read stories, sing songs, and turkey craft.

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

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

Hampton Roads locals – I received this image via email from The Virginian Pilot.  Every penny donated to The Joy Fund buys toys for underprivileged children of Hampton Roads.

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Not sure what to do with the kids this weekend? Take a look at these FREE events courtesy of Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank:

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activites going on this weekend – the Ocean Air Show is this weekend!

Don’t forget about your 2011 Veteran’s Day Freebies

AC Moore –

Saturday 11/12 from 1-3pm, Make a Holiday card to send to the troops.

Sunday 11/13 from 1-3pm, Make n’ Mold candy making demonstration: Mint Marshmallow Pops.

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland from 11/5-12/24. Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

11/6-12/24 Every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 5 to 7 pm and every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, from noon to 5pm, kids can take part in making crafts and holiday ornaments, like a snowman door hanger or animal sun catcher and construct great ornaments out of fishing bobbers, Popsicle sticks, jingle bells and more—even decorate Christmas cookies December 19th-24th! Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Free fun Santa Bandz bracelet offered every weekday to the first 150 kids who visit Santa’s Wonderland Monday through Friday from 5-7pm (a different style will be offered each week).

Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa from 3pm to 8pm Monday through Friday, Saturday’s 10am to 8pm and Sunday’s noon to 5 pm.

Disney Store –

Saturday 11/12 from 10:30am-1pm, Muppet Craftational Event: Use your imagination to make a most inspirational, celebrational Muppet.

Friday 11/11 through Tuesday 11/15, Bring in a T-Shirt to be recycled and a Friends and Family coupon to any Disney Store and save 25% off your entire purchase!

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

Saturday 11/12 from 11am-1pm Model Magic Turkey Make It-Take It, 1-3pm Papercrafting w/ Fiskars & ColorBok, 3-5pm Textile Crafts w/ EK Success.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 11/12 from 11am-3pm, Silly Scarecrow: kids create a wild-eyed scarecrow.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 11/12 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Science Lab! Be sure to sign up for this event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 11/12 from 10-11am, Make-It Take-It Button Ring with purchase of buttons. From 11am-Noon, Martha Stewart Crafts Ornament Maker Demo. From 1-3pm, Wilton Gingerbread House Free Demo.

Sunday 11/13 from 1-2pm Make-It Take-It Gingerbread clay pot with purchase of clay pot. From 2-3pm, Make-It Take-It Martha Stewart Crafts Paint Ornament with purchase of ornament.

National Parks, Veterans Day Weekend –

Friday 11/11 through Sunday 11/13, Free Entrance to over 100 National Parks that usually charge entrance fees!

Pottery Barn Kids –

Saturday 11/12 at 3pm & 4pm, Doll Tea Party St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Benefit: For a $5 donation to St. Jude, kids enjoy refreshments, stories and crafting with a favorite doll or teddy bear. RSVP required.

Tuesday 11/15 at 11am, Elf on the Shelf Story Time: learn about the Elf on the Shelf and help name the elf in your store.

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

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

Not sure what to do with the kids this weekend? Take a look at these FREE events courtesy of Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank:

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activites going on this weekend – the Ocean Air Show is this weekend!

AC Moore –

Saturday 11/5 from 1-3pm, Lion Brand yarn and Martha Stewart crafts hands-on demonstration.

Sunday 11/6 from 6-8pm, Spellbinders Presto Punch hands-on demonstration.

Bank of America –

Saturday 11/5 & Sunday 11/6, 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.

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland from 11/5-12/24. Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Saturday 11/5 from 5-8pm it’s the special preview event! Local children’s groups and choirs will be singing Christmas carols in front of the store and customers will be treated to hot chocolate and cookies.  Santa arrives at 5pm in a Tracker boat pulled by a Toyota Tundra truck. Kids will be invited to help Santa, through a little magic, light up the outside of the store and a big Christmas tree in the main entrance.  Then they can follow Santa into the store for the unveiling of Santa’s Wonderland.  Santa will also be giving away $25 Bass Pro Shops gift cards to one lucky winner every half hour.  Kids can kick off the season by coloring stockings and the first 150 kids to visit Santa’s Wonderland will receive a Santa Bandz bracelet!  Kids can also get their free photo with Santa that night from 6-8pm

11/6-12/24 Every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 5 to 7 pm and every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, from noon to 5pm, kids can take part in making crafts and holiday ornaments, like a snowman door hanger or animal sun catcher and construct great ornaments out of fishing bobbers, Popsicle sticks, jingle bells and more—even decorate Christmas cookies December 19th-24th! Be sure to select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.

Free fun Santa Bandz bracelet offered every weekday to the first 150 kids who visit Santa’s Wonderland Monday through Friday from 5-7pm (a different style will be offered each week).

Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa from 3pm to 8pm Monday through Friday, Saturday’s 10am to 8pm and Sunday’s noon to 5 pm.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

Saturday 11/5 Free Demo from 11am-1pm, Jewelry Making with Blue Moon. Foodcrafting with Wilton AND Education Open House from 1-3pm: Meet instructors & see class samples. 50% off selected classes all day! Wilton Decorating Basics only $22.50. Free Demo from 3-5pm, Jewelry Making with Darice.

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 11/5 from 11am-3pm, Let’s Eat! Place Mat: kids create a Thanksgiving inspired placemat.

Michaels –

Saturday 11/5 from 11am-Noon, Upcycled Tote Bag Make-It Take-It with purchase of tote. From Noon-2pm, FREE Veteran’s Day Flag Make-It Take-It.

Sunday 11/6 from 1-3pm FREE Yarn Make-It Take-It. And Warm Up America Foundation Knit & Crochet demo: learn the skills to create knitted and crocheted squares. Then, help make blankets for people in need.

Pottery Barn Kids –

Saturday 11/5 at 6pm, Pajama Party Story Time: dress in your PJ’s and slippers for stories and games.

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 –

Saturday 11/5 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build and paint a picture frame for Veterans Day.

Toys”R”Us –

Saturday 11/5 from Noon-3pm, Ultimate Kickoff to Christmas! Meet Geoffrey, Try out this season’s hottest toys, Create your own Holiday Wish List and Toys”R”Us will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for every Wish List created.

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

Not sure what to do with the kids this weekend? Take a look at these FREE events courtesy of Keeping Cents to keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank:

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activites going on this weekend – the Ocean Air Show is this weekend!

AC Moore –

Saturday 10/29 from 1-3pm, Halloween Costume Parade: Free Cookie Decorating Make & Take, Free Halloween Craft for kids in costume, Kids’ costume parade at 2pm.

Sunday 10/30 from 1-3pm, Demo: Harvest Drizzled Pretzels.

Bass Pro Shops –

Friday 10/28 from 4-7pm Trick or treating, from 5-7pm free Halloween reflector necklace craft, from 6-7pm Costume parade with giveaways, from 5-8pm free 4×6 photo with The Great Pumpkin Charley Brown and free coloring sheet.

Saturday 10/29 & Sunday 10/30 from 11am-5pm free 4×6 photo with The Great Pumpkin Charley Brown and free coloring sheet, from 1-4pm free color a wood pumpkin craft, at 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 4:30pm enjoy free samples of Marshmallow Roast. See store for Apple Dessert sample info.

Monday 10/31 from 4-7pm Trick or treating, from 5-7pm free Peanuts trick-or-treat bag craft, from 5-8pm free 4×6 photo with The Great Pumpkin Charley Brown and free coloring sheet.

Build-A-Bear Workshop stores – 10/28-10/30, Kooky Spooky Bear Bash: Come in costume for free virtual gifts and samples of their new Smashbar!

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores – Saturday 10/29 Free Demos: from 11am-1 pm ProvoCraft Cricut Expression, from 1-3pm ProvoCraft Cricut Imagine, from 3-5pm Babyville Boutique.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 10/29 from 11am-3pm, Batty Buddy: kids make and decorate a life-size hanging bat.

LEGO Stores – Tuesday 11/1 at 5pm, Free Lego Monthly Mini Model Build: Turkey! Quantities are limited to approximately 250 per store.

Michaels –

Friday 10/28 from 6-8pm Halloween Clay Pot Event: Make-It Take-It with purchase of $0.50 clay pot.

Saturday 10/29 Halloween Extravaganza Event! From 11am-Noon, Duck Tape Pail or Tote Make-It Take-It with purchase of pail or tote (see Coupons here). From Noon-1:30pm, FREE Face Painting. From 1:30-2pm, Halloween Parade.

Sunday 10/30 from 1-3pm Halloween Crayola Pumpkin Patch Event: FREE Make-It Take-It.

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

Toys R Us – Saturday 10/29 from Noon-3pm, Geoffrey’s Halloween Parade: FREE SpongeBob Halloween bag, Parade led by Geoffrey every half hour and FREE Giveaways!

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area. My local Walmart will have Starbucks ice cream, Diet Snapple, Macaroni Grill and Slim-Fast sampling events.