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Weekend Family-Friendly Activities Roundup 11/18

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Here’s some free & frugal family-friendly events & activities available this weekend at various stores (and with all these events, it’s always a god idea to call ahead & confirm that your local store is participating):

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. You can select your store in the drop down menu for complete details and schedule.
  • 11/6-12/24 Every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 5-7 pm and every weekend, Saturday & Sunday, from noon-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! 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-8pm and Sunday’s Noon-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! 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 zipcode to view local happenings

Thanks Keeping Cents!