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Looking for some free family fun this weekend?  Here is a round up of free activities and events!

AC Moore – Saturday, July 7th from 1-3 p.m., Demo Fashion Angels Hair Chox Hair Chalking

Apple Camp – In July, your local Apple store will be holding a free 3 day workshop for kids ages 8-12. At Apple Camp, kids will learn the ins and outs of iMovie and how to make their own films.  Check here for more details and to register.  (Thanks Mojo Savings!)

Bank of America’s Museums on Us – Saturday June 2nd and Sunday June 3rd (and the first full weekend of every month this summer), Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders can get free access to more than 150 participating museums in 91 cities.  Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented at the time of visit. One free general admission limited to each cardholder at a participating institution, excluding fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month.  Here is a link to the full list of participating museums.

Barnes & Noble  –  Check your local store for events.

Bass Pro Shops – Free family activities every Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 pm, June 9 to July 15.  Free activities include family photo, smores cookout, casting targets and shooting range. -Every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m., June 9th to July 15th, kids can make a free craft. (There is a new craft every week.) -Every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m., June 9th to July 15th, kids can make a free craft. (There is a new craft every week.)

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores – Free demos every Saturday, check your store here for more details.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday, July 7th from 11-3 pm, kids can make a Sunny-Day Visor

Lowes Build and Grow – There is no class this weekend, but plan ahead for next weekend’s class where kids can make a Kung Fu Panda Spinning Attack toy.  A free apron, goggles and patch are included with the class.  Register for this class here and sign-up for future projects as well.

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.