If a Disney Vacation is on your “bucket list” check out all of the great amenities that are included with a Disney Cruise! I never thought I was a “cruise” person, but after seeing pictures from friends who have been on a Disney Cruise and doing some of my own research, this is definitely on our family’s to do list! I was surprised at how affordable some of the options are, too!

FREE Disney Vacation Planning DVD

Find out if a Disney cruise is right for YOUR family! Grab your FREE Vacation planning DVD!  Get yours here–> Free Disney Vacation Planning DVD

Looking for some free family fun this weekend?  Here is a round up of free activities and events.  It’s always a good idea to check with your local store before going to make sure that they are participating (especially if you’ve got a drive).

My top pick for this weekend is the Halloween Events at Bass Pro Shops!  My kids LOVE their events!

 

Here’s what you’ll find this weekend:

• Free 4X6 photo
• Free Coloring Sheets
• Free Crafts
• Costume Parade
• Scavenger Hunt

Get the details here–> Bass Pro Shops Halloween Events

Here are the rest of the free weekend events:

American Girl – Acorn Pouch Craft.  Free and open to the public. Your girl can create her very own acorn pouch out of felt and ribbon to take home.  For girls ages 8 and up.  Check here for times and locations.

-Paper Pumpkin craft. Your girl can make a festive paper pumpkin to take home. Free and open to the public.  For girls ages 8 and up.  Check here for times and locations.

-Merry & Bright Mom & Friends Private Shopping Night. Now moms can surprise their special girls with the perfect holiday gift—and have a fun evening out with friends, too! Come to American Girl® for our Merry & Bright, Mom & Friends Private Shopping Night. We’re giving a limited number of shoppers the opportunity to browse at their leisure or get complimentary help from a personal shopper without the usual holiday season crowds. All while enjoying light refreshments, including beverages, chocolate covered strawberries and caprese skewers. Moms get a goody bag for their girls, complete with the latest issue of American Girl® Magazine. There’s even a special surprise. It’s fun. And it’s FREE! But space is limited, so make your reservations today. Reservations required. For all ages.

Apple Stores – Check your local store for weekly workshops and youth programs

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

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday, October 26th from 11-3 pm, kids can make a Tricky Treat Cup.

Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday, November 9th at 10:00 a.m., kids can build a Pull Back Car.  A free apron, goggles and patch are included with this FREE class.  Register for this class as well as other future classes here.

Michael’s Crafts – Saturday, October 26th from 1-3 p.m., Martha Stewart Crafts® Rhinestones Show IN Tell

-Sunday, October 27th from 1-3 p.m., Bead Gallery™ with Stretch Magic Show IN Tell

Microsoft Stores – Check your local store for classes and special events for the whole family.

Pottery Barn Kids -Tuesday’s from 11-11:30 a.m., Story Time.

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 – Every Saturday, August 24th – October 26th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Join ”Us” for a FREE Cra-Z-Loom Bracelet Making Event!  Make your own trendy bracelet & take it home with you…plus, share your #crazloom creation with us @toysrus on Instagram!

PLUS…don’t miss this Monster 500 Event:

Saturday, October 23 and SUnday, October 27, Get a FREE Monster 500 collectible trading card! Plus, get a special code to help you unlock a level in the interactive Monster 500 racing app! Details are here–> Toys ‘R Us Monster 500 Event

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.

HAPPY FRIDAY!  If you love freebies, here’s a big HUGE round-up of freebies that you can score today!  If you have claimed these freebies in the past, you may not be able to claim them again.  Please allow 6-8 weeks for freebies to arrive at your home.

Make sure you also check out the free weekend family fun and activities round-up here-> Free weekend fun and activities

Here are my favorite freebie offers this week:

If you love Pillsbury products, sign up with Pillsbury’s Not So Secret Club and you can score $250 in free samples and coupons plus yummy recipes, too!  You’ll be able to download a free recipe book just for signing up!  Plus, they have member exclusive freebies every month like chips, granola bars, and soup!

Just click on the banner above to sign up!

FREE Prilosec OTC sample – in the past, these have also included high value coupons!  Get it here–> Free Prilosec OTC

Free Chips & Queso from On the Border I can’t think of a better way to kick off a Friday night! Get your coupon here-> Free Chips & Queso

Here are some great freebie round-ups from my friend at Freebie Finding Mom:

• 25 Free Printable Halloween Decorations
• The 25 Best Preschool Halloween Crafts

Plus, check out these free printables from Surviving on a Teacher’s Salary:

• Candy Themed Letter Printable
• Free Spider & Bat Letter Template Printable

Here are some more of my favorite freebies:

Other freebies to check out:

Need DIY last minute Halloween costume ideas? Need ideas for Halloween crafts? Get this 19 Halloween Crafts for Kids FREE today!

19 Halloween Crafts for Kids FREE E-book

 

Here’s what is included:

• Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas
• Preschool Halloween crafts
• Decorative Halloween crafts for kids
• Recycled Halloween Crafts for Kids