Melissas Bargains

If you’re looking for ideas about things that you can do with your family this weekend that won’t bust your budget, check out this list of FREE weekend family fun and activities thanks to Keeping Cents!

AC Moore –

Saturday 3/17 from 1-3pm, Make & Take: Floam…

Sunday 3/18 from 1-3pm, Candy Making Demo: Candy Egg Bark.

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.

Heads Up: Bass Pro Shops Easter Events begin 3/31…

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

Saturday 3/17 at 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm, Trivia Game & Dance Party: Kids will test their Disney knowledge and play fun dance games. All participants receive a prize.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores –

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

Saturday 3/17, FREE Demos, from 11am-1pm Papercrafting with Cuttlebug, 3M, Cricut Expression 2 & Core’dinations! From 1pm-2pm Coats & Clark Sashay Yarn!

Lakeshore Learning –

Saturday 3/17 from 11am-3pm, Kids create a lucky shamrock rainbow ribbon streamer. (Free Event)

Michaels –

Sunday 3/18 from 1-4pm for four Jewelry events. From 1-1:30pm, Classic Pearl Necklace: Pearl Knotting Demo. From 1:30-2:30pm, Pink and Amethyst Mix Necklace: Make-It Take-It with purchase of lampwork string. From 2:30-3pm, Springtime Friendship Bracelet Demo. From 3-4pm, Free Make-It Take-It: Fashion A La Carte Headband.

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)

Toys R Us –

Saturday 3/18 to Saturday 3/24, The Great Bike & Trike Trade-Up…  Save up to $50 on ANY bike* when you trade in ANY used bike or tricycle! Save $20 on any bike priced $99.97 or less. Save $30 on any bike priced $99.99 to $149.97. Save $50 on any bike priced $149.99 or more. *Excludes Clearance Bikes.

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