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).

Here are the rest of the free weekend events:

American Girl – Saige’s Art Event with Crayola® Model Magic. Let creativity take flight! In her stories, Saige loves to ride in her father’s hot-air balloon. During this free art event, your girl can create a mini hot-air balloon sculpture using Crayola® Model Magic. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up. -Saige’s Scavenger Hunt. Learn about Saige, our newest Girl of the Year! Your girl will go on a fun-filled scavenger hunt, collecting fun facts about Saige along the way. Plus, she’ll get a free American Girl poster at the end! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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

Disney Store – Summer Play Days at Disney Store. Receive a Mickey Mouse keychain when you attend 5 events! Receive a Mickey Mouse watch when you attend 10 events! Events take place every day from July 2 – September 2. See a Cast Member to find out what times the events will be offered.

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

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday, August 17th from 11-3 pm, kids can make an I Can Do It Flowerpot.

Lowes Build and Grow – There is not a class this week.  The next class will be on Saturday, August 24th at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, August 25th at 2:00 p.m., kids can build El Chupacabra from the new Disney Planes movie.  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 – Check back next week for FREE classes and workshops for the whole family.

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.

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.

If you’re an elementary school teacher, make sure you’re registered for this great freebie!  You can get a FREE Elf on the Shelf book and doll for your classroom!  The set also includes the NEW Elf on the Shelf® Birthday Book and outfit!  My daughter’s teachers had an “elf” in their classroom last year and the kids loved being able to come in and see what the elf had been up to the night before!  We have had our elf at our house for the past 5 years and my kids look forward to his arrival each year!

FREE Elf on the Shelf book and doll for elementary teachers

The first 5,000 teachers to register will receive this kit for their classroom!  Just click on the link or picture above to register! You will receive an e-mail if you will be receiving a kit by 9/15/13 and your package will ship on 11/1/13.

My kids LOVE to read!  They get so excited when their school book orders come home in their backpacks or when there is a book fair at school.  They love going to the library and love visiting our local budget bookstore, too!  If your kids love to read, don’t miss out on this opportunity to get 2 FREE Scholastic books for your family! 

2 FREE Scholastic Books for your family

1.  Register using the link above

2.  Complete this month’s mission by eating breakfast with your family for five days and “logging” your breakfasts each morning

NOTE:  Supplies of free books are limited so completely this one quickly!

You can also win monthly prizes for your child’s school and community agencies:

• $25 Scholastic Teacher store online gift card (100 per month)
• Scholastic Book Sets for your child’s classroom
• $200 grants for your local PTO/PTA

GRAND PRIZE:  Book Nook Library Makeover